A Chinese flying-wing UCAV program developed for low-observable reconnaissance and strike roles.
Primary roleAttack
First flight2013
OriginPeople’s Republic of China
ManufacturerHongdu Aviation Industry Group
Documented variants1
Crew modeUncrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Sword flight demonstrator | Prototype | Attack | People’s Liberation Army Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Sharp Sword flight demonstrator
Sharp Sword flight demonstrator — C020 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 0
Powerplant: 1 × single turbofan (prototype model not asserted)
Armament: Flying-wing UCAV configuration developed around internal payload carriage for reconnaissance and strike missions.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2013-14 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3