The BZK-005 was unveiled in Zhuhai International Airshow 2006, where video and models were demonstrated to the public regarding this UAV.
Design
BZK-005 has a few stealth features integrated into its design.[1] It is believed that a satellite data link antenna is held in its large upper body dome.[2] Under the body there is an optic-electric sensor system which is believed to be its main sensor.[3] It is expected that BZK-005 has cruising speed of around 170 km/h, service ceiling 8,000 m, max takeoff weight is around 1,200 kg, max payload over 150 kg.[citation needed]
Variants
BZK-005: unarmed reconnaissance version.
BZK-005C: Developed from original BZK-005 and optimized aerodynamic structure and electronic system with attack and reconnaissance capability. It can equipped with booms or missiles with more than 300 kg payload. First revealed by Chinese state media on 11 November 2018.[4]
Service history
The BZK-005 is in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy and People's Liberation Army Air Force. It may be known as "Sea Eagle" in PLAN service and "Giant Eagle" in PLAAF service.[3]
In August 2011, a BZK-005 crashed into a farm field close to Xingtai, He Bei province. Photos of the wreckage were posted on various Chinese internet websites.[5]
In April 2019, the BZK-005 was confirmed to be used by the Chinese military in conducting maritime surveillance over the East China Sea. The UAV was intercepted by the Japan Air Self-Defence Force in a scramble alert after violating Japanese air space.[6]
In August 2021, the BZK-005 was spotted over the East China Sea alongside two Y-9s. It was speculated to be an upgraded variant, "specifically configured for wide-area intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with an undernose synthetic aperture radar (SAR) radome – possibly housing a Ku-band D3010 SAR system with a dual-mode SAR/ground moving target indicator (GMTI) capability – and a mid-mounted ventral electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) turret."[7]
^"China's TB001 reconnaissance UAV sighted near Japanese airspace for the first time".
^Rupprecht, Andreas (29 October 2018). Modern Chinese Warplanes:Chinese Air Force - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 106. ISBN978-09973092-6-3.
^Rupprecht, Andreas (2018). Modern Chinese Warplane: Chinese Naval Aviation - Aircraft and Units. Harpia Publishing. p. 36. ISBN978-09973092-5-6.
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harbin, high, altitude, long, range, reconnaissance, aircraft, designed, beijing, university, aeronautics, astronautics, harbin, aircraft, industry, group, used, navy, force, 005role, male, medium, altitude, long, endurance, uavnational, origin, prcmanufacture. The BZK 005 high altitude long range UAV is a reconnaissance aircraft designed by Beijing University of Aeronautics amp Astronautics and Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co Ltd It is used by the PLA Navy and PLA Air Force BZK 005Role MALE Medium altitude long endurance UAVNational origin PRCManufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co Ltd Designer Beijing University of Aeronautics amp AstronauticsPrimary user People s Liberation Army Contents 1 Development 2 Design 3 Variants 4 Service history 5 Operators 6 Specifications 7 See also 8 ReferencesDevelopment EditThe BZK 005 was unveiled in Zhuhai International Airshow 2006 where video and models were demonstrated to the public regarding this UAV Design EditBZK 005 has a few stealth features integrated into its design 1 It is believed that a satellite data link antenna is held in its large upper body dome 2 Under the body there is an optic electric sensor system which is believed to be its main sensor 3 It is expected that BZK 005 has cruising speed of around 170 km h service ceiling 8 000 m max takeoff weight is around 1 200 kg max payload over 150 kg citation needed Variants EditBZK 005 unarmed reconnaissance version BZK 005C Developed from original BZK 005 and optimized aerodynamic structure and electronic system with attack and reconnaissance capability It can equipped with booms or missiles with more than 300 kg payload First revealed by Chinese state media on 11 November 2018 4 Service history EditThe BZK 005 is in service with the People s Liberation Army Navy and People s Liberation Army Air Force It may be known as Sea Eagle in PLAN service and Giant Eagle in PLAAF service 3 In August 2011 a BZK 005 crashed into a farm field close to Xingtai He Bei province Photos of the wreckage were posted on various Chinese internet websites 5 In April 2019 the BZK 005 was confirmed to be used by the Chinese military in conducting maritime surveillance over the East China Sea The UAV was intercepted by the Japan Air Self Defence Force in a scramble alert after violating Japanese air space 6 In August 2021 the BZK 005 was spotted over the East China Sea alongside two Y 9s It was speculated to be an upgraded variant specifically configured for wide area intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ISR missions with an undernose synthetic aperture radar SAR radome possibly housing a Ku band D3010 SAR system with a dual mode SAR ground moving target indicator GMTI capability and a mid mounted ventral electro optical infrared EO IR turret 7 Operators Edit People s Republic of ChinaPeople s Liberation Army Air Force 84 units 8 People s Liberation Army Naval Air Force 21 units 9 Specifications EditGeneral characteristics Crew None Capacity 150 kg 331 lb payload Length 9 m 29 ft 6 in Wingspan 19 m 62 ft 4 in Max takeoff weight 1 250 kg 2 756 lb Performance Cruise speed 150 180 km h 93 112 mph 81 97 kn Endurance 40 hours Service ceiling 8 000 m 26 000 ft See also EditCAIG Wing Loong CAIG Wing Loong II CAIG Wing Loong 10 CASC Rainbow Tengden TB 001 CASIC WJRelated lists List of Chinese aircraft List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People s Republic of ChinaReferences Edit Wong Edward 2013 September 21 Hacking U S Secrets China Pushes for Drones The New York Times p A1 ff China s Global Hawk revealed The DEW Line www flightglobal com Archived from the original on 2009 10 19 a b Joe Rick China s Growing High End Military Drone Force thediplomat com The Diplomat Retrieved 27 November 2019 察打一體無人機BZK 005C實彈打靶成功 中華人民共和國國防部 www mod gov cn Retrieved 2021 07 23 BZK 005 UAV AirForceWorld com AirForceWorld com Archived from the original on 20 October 2011 Retrieved 25 Aug 2011 平成３０年度３四半期までの緊急発進実施状況について PDF Ministry of Defence Joint Staff Press Release Retrieved 26 Sep 2019 China s TB001 reconnaissance UAV sighted near Japanese airspace for the first time Rupprecht Andreas 29 October 2018 Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Air Force Aircraft and Units Harpia Publishing p 106 ISBN 978 09973092 6 3 Rupprecht Andreas 2018 Modern Chinese Warplane Chinese Naval Aviation Aircraft and Units Harpia Publishing p 36 ISBN 978 09973092 5 6 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harbin BZK 005 amp oldid 1090854421, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
