Ch-6 China’s Double Engine Drone

Sep 28, 2021

China has shown the world the first glimpse of its double-engined military drone ahead of its International Air Show. China has named this drone CH-6. Its range is said to be 4500 km. It can cover a distance of 3782 km from Beijing, the capital of China, to Delhi. Before today, China had displayed only the model of the drone. The special thing is that China has launched this drone at a time when India is eager to take state-of-the-art drones from America for its army. After all, what is the specialty of this Chinese drone? How dangerous is this from the strategic point of view of India.

Features of China’s CH-6

• This Chinese drone is fully capable of bombing enemy targets by flying long distances. It has been developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation of China. This drone is very effective in terms of reconnaissance missions. This drone is capable of flying for 20 hours continuously. It can fly continuously for eight hours during reconnaissance and attack missions. Its maximum range in reconnaissance missions is 12 thousand kilometers.
• The range of this drone is said to be 4500 km. It can target the target up to a distance of 3782 km from Beijing, the capital of China to Delhi. Other cities of other India are also included in its JD.
• During reconnaissance and attack missions, the drone can cover a distance of up to 4500 km. It has been told in a report that it is capable of flying at a speed of 800 km per hour. The CH-6 drone has a fuel capacity of 3.42 tonnes during the reconnaissance mission. The cruise speed of this drone is 500 kilometers per hour to 700 kilometers per hour. Its maximum cruise altitude is said to be 10 km.
• If the drone is used in reconnaissance and attack missions, it can takeoff with 1.72 tonnes of fuel. Not only this, the total length of this drone is 15 meters, the wingspan is 20.5 meters and the height is 5 meters.

India Will Get American Drone, Know Its Features

• On the other hand, India is now busy increasing its military capabilities amidst increasing threats from China and Pakistan. After the aircraft agreement with Russia and France, India is now planning to buy MQ-9 Reaper/Predator B armed drones from the US for the first time. India is buying 30 such drones from America, which will be able to give a befitting reply to Pakistan and China.
• These drones have the capability to fly for two consecutive days. They are capable of carrying a load of 1700 kg with them. Through this armed drone, India will be able to reduce the ongoing border tension with China and Pakistan. Through the drone, the Indian Army will be able to tell the enemies that we have such weapons which will destroy their designs without knowing it.
• The cost of this drone is around Rs 21,832 crore. After the drone attack in India, there was a desire to buy it from America. It is expected that it will be inducted into the Indian military fleet by the end of this year. Obviously, after this agreement, there will be a big increase in India’s military power. At present, these drones will be used for surveillance and spying on the borders of India.

Courtesy: The English Print