BZK-007 (Sunshine) Chinese Medium-Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
BZK-007
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Other



Basic Information
Name
BZK-007 (Sunshine) Chinese Medium-Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
BZK-007
Alternate Designation
BZK-007
Equipment Type
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
BZK-007 is the military version of Sunshine UAV adopted by the Chinese military. The only external visual difference between BZK-007 and Sunshine is that BZK-007 has a fixed tricycle landing gear system. The weight and space saved from the elimination of the retractable landing gear system can be used either for additional payload or fuel, so BZK-007 has a slightly increased range and payload capacity than its civilian counterpart. PLAAF use it as tactical reconnaissance UAV carrying variety of equipment including FLIR, CCD TV cameras and remote sensors.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
BZK-007 UAV is powered by a piston engine with a 3-blade propeller and is able to take off/land autonomously with retractable or non-retractable landing gears
Max Speed
230.0 km/h
Endurance
16.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
7 m
Wingspan
14.60 m
System
Alternate Designation
BZK-007
Type
Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Mission
The BZK-007’s current role is confined to intelligence gathering.
Maximum Payload
100 kg max
Note
It can carry a variety of equipment including FLIR, CCD TV camera, as well as remote sensors of different spectral bands. Most EO sensors are located inside a turret underneath the fuselage right behind the wing section. A SATCOM antenna inside a large dorsal bulge provides real-time transmission of data and commands between the UAV and the ground control station.
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Wingspan
14.6 m
Height
2.74 m
Maximum Take Off Weight
700 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
BZK-007 UAV is powered by a piston engine with a 3-blade propeller and is able to take off/land autonomously with retractable or non-retractable landing gears
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
230 km/h
Cruising Speed
170 km/h
Maximum Distance
INA
Service Ceiling
7.5 km
Endurance
16 hours
Armament
Note
The BZK-007’s current role is confined to intelligence gathering.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
14.6 m
Height
2.74 m
Weight
700 kg
Operators (1)
China
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