China Leads Uncrewed Logistics Race

Air White Whale aircraft rendering
Credit: Air White Whale
China has claimed an early lead in large uncrewed cargo aircraft, ostensibly for commercial application but with clear military potential. The largest yet, a Tengden design with a 2,000-kg (4,400-lb.) payload capacity and 1,800-km (970 nm) range, flew in August 2024. Meanwhile, the Air White Whale...
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