Close-up of Vietnamese-made UAV that can carry missiles and smart bombs

The multi-purpose long-range UAV made by Vietnam was first introduced at the National Achievement Exhibition and can perform missions such as reconnaissance, real-time target designation, electronic reconnaissance, information relay, and target attack thanks to its multi-load carrying capability...

Standing out in the outdoor weapons and equipment display area of ​​the Ministry of National Defense at the National Achievements Exhibition taking place in Hanoi is the first made-in-Vietnam multi-purpose long-range UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) being introduced.

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According to the parameters announced by the Ministry of Defense, this is a strategic UAV that performs missions such as reconnaissance, real-time target designation, electronic reconnaissance, information relay, and target attack thanks to its multi-load carrying capability.

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With the characteristics of long-term operation and large operating distance, UAVs stand out in their ability to perform missions on many types of terrain, from mainland, border to sea, island and complex meteorological conditions.

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This UAV has a length of 8.5 m, wingspan of 17 m; maximum take-off weight of 1.5 tons; maximum payload weight of 500 kg.

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This UAV can carry optics, radar, electronic warfare, missiles, smart bombs...

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UAV has a maximum speed of 200 km/h, flight ceiling of 10 km, cruising speed of 140 - 180 km/h, maximum continuous flight time of over 24 hours.

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People take pictures with UAV at the exhibition

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In addition to the above UAV, the exhibition also has many modern UAVs in service with the Vietnam People's Army, such as the VU-C2 tactical combat UAV. This UAV is equipped with an optical-electronic warhead and homing head, integrated with AI, allowing for fully automatic search, detection and locking of targets and attacking targets when ordered by the commander. The entire system, including the aircraft and the launch system, is lightweight and can be quickly disassembled, making it easy for soldiers to deploy, carry and maneuver.

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VU-MALE long-range multi-role UAV with the ability to operate at long distances in all weather conditions and carry a variety of long-range attack and reconnaissance equipment

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Reconnaissance UAV, suicide UAV produced by General Department of Defense Industry

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-uav-viet-nam-san-xuat-mang-duoc-ten-lua-bom-thong-minh-185250828163559349.htm