5. Wing Loong II: The Eastern Innovation
From the Eastern Hemisphere, China's Wing Loong II marks a major progress in reconnaissance technologies. With a powerful sensor suite able to run at altitudes up to 29,500 feet for more than 20 hours, this MALE UAV combines remarkable endurance with Ground moving target indicator, synthetic aperture radar, and electro-optical/infrared sensors comprise its multi-spectral reconnaissance system. Advanced data fusion features of the platform allow real-time integration of several sensor inputs, therefore giving operators complete situational awareness. Its success in foreign markets shows China's increasing sway in unmanned systems technology.
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