D18 (Twin-Tailed Scorpion D) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
D18
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
D18 (Twin-Tailed Scorpion D) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
D18
Alternate Designation
D18; Twin-Tailed Scorpion D; TB0D; Shuangweixie D
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Wuhu Tengden Aviation Technology Co., Ltd
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The D18 (Twin-Tailed Scorpion D) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) production start represents the national first launch of this specific UAV model, categorized by Tengden as a large-scale, low-cost cargo drone for various applications. The aircraft’s modular architecture includes a replaceable cargo bay of up to 5 cubic meters and redundancy in onboard systems. It is the first known large commercial UAV to integrate modular cargo technology of this type. Tengden also includes its proprietary autonomous flight software, designed to allow a single operator to simultaneously monitor up to ten aircraft and to provide one-touch launch capabilities.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turbocharged C145HT-VI piston engine. These engines are horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, four-stroke designs that incorporate electronic fuel injection. (105 hp)
Range
600.0 km
Wingspan
20.00 m
Payload Capacity
1 kg
System
Alternate Designation
D18; Twin-Tailed Scorpion D; TB0D; Shuangweixie D
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Wuhu Tengden Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.
Payload Capacity
1.8 tons
Operating Temperature
–55°C to +70°C
Note
The D18 also includes its proprietary autonomous flight software, designed to allow a single operator to simultaneously monitor up to ten aircraft and to provide one-touch launch capabilities. The aircraft uses four engines rotating in the same direction, which introduces asymmetric thrust risk if engines on one side fail simultaneously. Tengden’s flight control software reportedly includes contingency procedures for such events.
Dimensions
Length
10.5 m
Height
3.1 m
Wingspan
20.0 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
4.35 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
4 x C145HT-VI
Engine Type
Turbocharged C145HT-VI piston engine. These engines are horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, four-stroke designs that incorporate electronic fuel injection.
Engine Power
each rated at 105 kW
Maximum Speed
INA
Maximum Range
600 km
Service Ceiling
INA
Endurance
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
D
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.5 m
Width
20 m
Height
3.1 m
Weight
4350 kg
Operators (1)
China
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