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China AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
Wing Loong 10
A twin-boom, higher-performance addition to AVIC's Wing Loong family unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow, positioned closer to jet-influenced tactical UCAV designs with improved speed and payload over the propeller-driven Wing Loong II.
In service since 2022 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
3,000
km range
9,000
m ceiling
480
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; recently unveiled
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Chinese state channel
State export agencies (NORINCO/CATIC); limited availability to Western-aligned states.
Channel: State export agency
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2022. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Wing Loong 10 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 3,000 km |
|---|---|
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 9,000 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 4 |
|---|---|
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 480 kg |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
|---|
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turboprop |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Electro-optical/infrared targeting turret |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | LOS datalink, SATCOM |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 has a maximum range of 3,000 km.
What is the weapons payload of the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 can carry up to 480 kg of weapons payload.
How many crew does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 require? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 requires a crew of 0.
What is the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 used for? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 is a uav / drone typically used for isr, close air support.
How many countries operate the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10 cost? +
AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong 10: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; recently unveiled. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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