O Lanying R6000the prototype of China’s first converted unmanned plane, flew for the first time, according to a report from China Science.
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The first flight of R6000 occurred in the city of Deyang, in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. It was not reported how long the converted plane prototype remained in the air.
The plane was developed by United Aircraft. It weighs six tons and will be capable of carrying up to 12 passengers for a distance of up to four thousand kilometers.
The aircraft can perform vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) like a helicopter, but reaches higher speeds during horizontal flight than helicopters.
According to Unitedo Lanying R6000 It is capable of reaching speeds of up to 550 kilometers per hour, with a maximum flight altitude of 7,600 meters.
There is a possibility that the R6000 is used for military purposes, including transporting personnel or participating in other missions.
The payload weight can reach two tons, which allows the plane to be used for surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and signal relay.
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