Sky's the Limit: T1400 Unmanned Helicopter Takes Flight 🚁
In Harbin, Heilongjiang Province in the northeast of the Chinese mainland, the new T1400 unmanned helicopter completed its first flight, marking a leap toward the tonne-class era of low-altitude equipment in the aviation scene of the Chinese mainland.
Developed by Harbin United Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd. under the United Aircraft Group, the T1400 wowed onlookers with precise hovering, route flying, and pinpoint landings during its maiden test.
Why T1400 Matters
- Payload Power: Carries up to 650 kg (the weight of 10+ adults) 💪
- Long Haul: Stays airborne for over 8 hours 🕒
- Extreme Ready: Works in –40 °C to 55 °C 🌡️
- High Flyer: Reaches 6,500 m and battles strong winds 🌬️
Tian Gangyin, chairman of United Aircraft Group, said the T1400 breaks through past limits of industrial drones, opening new possibilities for cargo delivery, rescue missions, and more.
With its maiden flight complete, this unmanned chopper is set to redefine low-altitude operations and inspire the next generation of aviation tech! 🚀
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New unmanned helicopter completes maiden flight in northeast China
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