Earlier this month, the Jiutian, named after the ancient concept of the highest skies, soared on its maiden flight. This 16-tonne giant marks a milestone in the Chinese mainland's drone tech. 🚁
Built as an aerial universal platform, the Jiutian packs:
- 6-tonne modular payload capacity
- Multi-role design for civilian and defense missions
On the civilian side, it's ready to tackle:
- Logistics transport 📦
- Forest firefighting 🔥
- Meteorological intervention 🌩️
- Disaster response 🌪️
On the defense front, the Jiutian acts like a flying aircraft carrier. It can carry air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and launch a swarm of smaller combat drones from its onboard bay. 🛡️🚀
Experts say this leap could reshape modern aerial operations, blending logistics, rescue and defense into one versatile platform. The sky's no limit! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
