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ASN-216 (LG-216A) Chinese Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

ASN-216 (LG-216A), ANS-216

VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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ASN-216 (LG-216A) Chinese Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
ASN-216 (LG-216A) Chinese Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
ASN-216 (LG-216A), ANS-216
Alternate Designation
ASN-216 (LG-216A), ANS-216
Equipment Type
VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Date of Introduction
2014
Description

ASN-216（LG-216A）Vertical Take-off and Landing UAV is a new UAV system assessed to be incorporated into several Chinese Army formations. Currently, few specifications are known for this UAV; however, based on open-source images, this UAV is thought to be primarily short-range with a payload comparable to known Chinese tier 1 UAV systems.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine The propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted behind the wing.
Max Speed 140.0 km/h
Cruise Speed 80.0 km/h
Endurance 4.00 hrs
Service Ceiling 5000 m
Wingspan 3.75 m
Payload Capacity 4 kg
System
Alternative Designation ASN-216 (LG-216A), ANS-216
Type Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer Northwestern Polytechnical University
Controller 1 ea
Controle Radius 50 km
Payload Capacity 4 kg
Launching Method Launching can be conducted by catapult or taxiing using the ASN-216 has tricycle landing gear.
Landing Method Recovery can be conducted by parachute or taxing using the ASN-216 has tricycle landing gear.
Dimensions
Length 2.4 m
Wingspan 3.75 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight 30 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type The propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted behind the wing.
Engine Power INA
Maximum Speed 140 km/h
Cruise Speed 80-100 km/h
Maximum Distance 50 km
Service Ceiling 5,000 m
Endurance less than 4 hours
Image Sources
Notes https://www.militarydrones.org.cn/vtol-fixed-wing-uav-system-p00176p1.html; https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/10/belarusian-drones.html; https://www.militarydrones.org.cn/vtol-fixed-wing-uav-system-p00176p1.html;
Details
Country of Origin China
Category UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.4 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
30 kg
Operators (1)
China
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