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VF50P Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

VF50P

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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VF50P Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
VF50P Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
VF50P
Alternate Designation
VF50P
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
SkyWing UAV Technology Co., Ltd and Hinaray
Date of Introduction
2025
Description

The VF50P Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a hybrid-powered, medium-class vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing UAV produced in China by several manufacturers, including SkyWing UAV Technology Co., Ltd, and Hinaray (Huizhou Zhonghe Aviation Technology Co., Ltd). This platform integrates the agility of VTOL systems with the efficiency of fixed-wing designs, offering operational endurance of 4 to 10 hours, depending on fuel load and payload configuration. With a maximum takeoff weight of 50 kilograms, a payload capacity of 15 kilograms, and an operational range of 200 to 400 kilometers, the VF50P is suited for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, infrastructure inspection, border patrol, and emergency response operations. The system employs a gasoline-electric hybrid propulsion system and a modular payload architecture, enhancing adaptability for civil, commercial, and defense applications. Market analyses indicate that fixed-wing VTOL platforms in this weight class constitute a rapidly growing segment, with military and border security applications accounting for 47 percent of market demand. The Hinaray variant features an A-type empennage tail-push configuration, improving aerodynamic stability and efficiency while reducing structural complexity. The airframe is constructed from composite materials, specifically carbon fiber and polycarbonate, and features an IP54 waterproof rating, allowing operation in light rain and dusty environments typical of field deployments. The modular construction enables rapid payload integration without significant structural modification, which is essential for mission-adaptive operations requiring equipment changes between sorties. The VF50P is a mature, production-proven hybrid VTOL fixed-wing platform that integrates established engineering architectures within a deployable, range-extended form factor. Its specifications position it at the intersection of tactical ISR, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response domains, all of which are experiencing significant global market growth.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine The VF50P employs a hybrid power system combining battery-electric systems for vertical takeoff and landing with a gasoline internal combustion engine for sustained forward flight. Two primary engine configurations exist across VF50P variants: the LD-120 heavy-fuel adaptive engine specified in Hinaray systems, and smaller-displacement twin-cylinder alternatives (120-150cc class) employed in other configurations. The LD-120 engine exhibits 320 grams per kilowatt-hour fuel consumption efficiency, representing 65 percent better efficiency than traditional carbureted systems, with documented cold-start capability to -25°C and design longevity of 1,200 continuous operating hours. The battery system utilizes 6-cell lithium configurations (10,000 milliamp-hour capacity typical) for rotary takeoff and landing sequences, with automatic transition to engine power during horizontal flight phases.
Max Speed 130.0 km/h
Cruise Speed 100.0 km/h
Range 200.0 km
Endurance 4.00 hrs
Service Ceiling 4000 m
Wingspan 3.80 m
Payload Capacity 15 kg
System
Alternate Designation VF50P
Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer SkyWing UAV Technology Co., Ltd and Hinaray
Payload Capacity 15 kg
Payload Integration Architecture The 15-kilogram maximum payload capacity—representing 30 percent of maximum takeoff weight—accommodates standard electro-optical systems, synthetic aperture radar modules, LiDAR packages, high-resolution cinematography gimbals, and modular signal intelligence (SIGINT) equipment. The modular design allows rapid payload reconfiguration, essential for multi-mission operational concepts where platforms support sequential ISR, mapping, or delivery sorties within single deployment rotations.
Operating Temperature -10°C to +45°C
Dimensions
Length 2.6 m
Height INA
Wingspan 3.8 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight 50 kg
Automotive
Engine Name LD-120
Engine Type The VF50P employs a hybrid power system combining battery-electric systems for vertical takeoff and landing with a gasoline internal combustion engine for sustained forward flight. Two primary engine configurations exist across VF50P variants: the LD-120 heavy-fuel adaptive engine specified in Hinaray systems, and smaller-displacement twin-cylinder alternatives (120-150cc class) employed in other configurations. The LD-120 engine exhibits 320 grams per kilowatt-hour fuel consumption efficiency, representing 65 percent better efficiency than traditional carbureted systems, with documented cold-start capability to -25°C and design longevity of 1,200 continuous operating hours. The battery system utilizes 6-cell lithium configurations (10,000 milliamp-hour capacity typical) for rotary takeoff and landing sequences, with automatic transition to engine power during horizontal flight phases.
Engine Power INA
Fuel Capacity 12 liters
Maximum Speed 130 km/h
Cruise Speed 100 km/h
Maximum Range Operational control radius extends to 200-400 kilometers depending on fuel capacity and data link configuration. Line-of-sight manual control via radio frequency achieves one-kilometer range, while ground station control via encrypted data link (standard configuration) operates at 30-kilometer range, extendable through telemetry relay stations or satellite uplinks.
Service Ceiling 4,000 m
Endurance 4-10 hours depending on fuel load and payload configuration.
Wind Resistance Level 6 (12 meters per second sustained gusts) permits sustained flight operations in moderate to strong wind conditions common to maritime zones and elevated terrain. Vertical takeoff and landing occur in wind speeds below 12 meters per second, with horizontal flight stable to Level 6 wind intensity, providing operational flexibility in variable meteorological conditions.
Image Sources
Notes https://hinaray.com/product/gasoline-powered-fixed-wing-drone-vf50p-15kg-payload-industrial-uav/
Details
Country of Origin China
Category UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
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Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.6 m
Width
3.8 m
Height
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Weight
50 kg
Operators (1)
China
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