China is rapidly advancing in the world of cargo drones, and at the Airshow China in Zhuhai, we got a glimpse of some exciting new developments. Among the most impressive is the W5000, which is now the world’s largest unmanned cargo plane. This massive drone made its public debut at the event and is creating quite a buzz.
Meet the W5000: The Giant Cargo Drone
The W5000, named after its impressive 5,000 kg payload capacity, is a high-tech, uncrewed cargo aircraft. It was unveiled last month in Changzhou, China, and is already taking the world by storm. This drone can carry up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) of cargo, making it larger than most traditional cargo planes, and it can travel as far as 2,600 kilometers (1,616 miles) at a speed of 526 km/h (324 mph). The W5000 can operate from smaller airports, even using general aviation facilities, which means it’s incredibly versatile for both civilian and military uses.
The W5000, billed as the world’s largest unmanned cargo plane, ...
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