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CASC CH-901

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CASC CH-901
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The CH-901, also known as the FH-901,[1] is a type of loitering munition developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) in 2016, part of the Rainbow series.

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Launch platform

The drone can be deployed in several ways; it can be carried by soldiers in the field and launched out of a tube, as well as from vehicles, aircraft, and UCAVs.[2]

In 2020, China unveiled a truck fitted with 48 launch tubes for CH-901 loitering munitions.[3]

The CH-901 can also be launched from the new FH-97 loyal wingman drone, which was unveiled at Airshow China in 2021.[4]

Design

The CH-901 can be prepared and launched from its tube in 3 minutes.[5] The drone then dashes to its target area at 180 km/h (110 mph), where it flies around for up to 60 minutes, at 100 km/h (62 mph), and at an altitude of 100–150 m (330–490 ft). Once a target is located using the drones electro-optical guidance, it dives onto its target at 288 km/h (179 mph) and detonates its warhead. The CH-901 can carry a 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) high explosive warhead, a fragmentation charge, a shaped charge for penetrating armor, or a camera for reconnaissance. The drones can also be launched in waves to swarm and overwhelm enemies.[6]

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Specifications

Data from [6]

General characteristics

  • Length: 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
  • Gross weight: 9 kg (19.8 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 288 km/h (179 mph, 156 kn) when diving
  • Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn) cruising to target
  • Range: 15 km (9.3 mi, 8.1 nmi)
  • Endurance: 60 minutes
  • Service ceiling: 150 m (490 ft)

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