China has successfully tested the largest in the country a twin-engine unmanned aerial vehicle for commercial transport, reported China Central Television.
According to him, on August 11, a large twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft independently developed by China conducted its first flight tests at Fengming General Aviation Airport in Zigong (Sichuan Province), which were deemed successful. The tests lasted about 20 minutes.
The new type of cargo UAV has a wingspan of 16.1 m, a height of 4.6 m and a cargo compartment with an area of 12 cubic meters and a commercial payload of 2 tons. This device is the largest made in China.