Feihong FH-97A

The Feihong FH-97A is a prototype AI piloted unmanned combat aerial vehicle. It was developed as a loyal wingman drone, designed to fly along the J-20 fighter and suppress air defenses with electronic countermeasures, fly ahead to provide early warning, and absorb damage from attacks, as well as evaluating damage and conducting reconnaissance.^[1] It can also carry up to 8 air-to-air missiles or loitering munitions^[2] and use rocket boosters to takeoff without a runway.^[3] The FH-97A was developed by the Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation and unveiled to the public in 2022 at the biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, China.^[4]

Feihong FH-97A
FH-97A in Zhuhai Airshow 2024
Role	Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
National origin	China
Manufacturer	Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation
Produced	2022
Developed from	Feihong FH-97

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