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China's 'Jiutian' Jet-Powered Drone Carrier Completes Maiden Flight, Capable of Deploying 100-Drone Swarms

China's state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has successfully completed the maiden flight of 'Jiutian,' a jet-powered heavy drone carrier aircraft, in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province. The platform can deploy up to 100 small drones simultaneously, reaches a top speed of approximately 378 knots, has a range of 4,349 miles, a service ceiling of 49,212 feet, and features eight underwing hardpoints for air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles. Analysts view it as a significant threat to U.S. military positions along the First Island Chain.

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Source: 19FortyFive Defense Tech

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