The Week In Defense, Nov. 8-15, 2022

Pterodactyl III uncrewed combat aircraft

China displayed its Pterodactyl III uncrewed combat aircraft system at the Zhuhai Airshow in China.

Credit: Chinese state media
China Unveils Wing Loong III UAS Avic’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group unveiled the Wing Loong III (Pterodactyl III) uncrewed combat aircraft system (UCAS) at the Zhuhai Airshow in China. With a maximum takeoff weight of 6,200 kg (13,670 lb.), the prop-powered Wing Loong III is by far the largest...

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