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UAV / drone

China

AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)

GJ-11

A flying-wing stealth combat drone developed by Hongdu and Shenyang (both AVIC subsidiaries), intended for penetrating strike and reconnaissance missions and demonstrated operating alongside J-20 fighters as a loyal-wingman-type asset.

In service since 2019 · 1 operator countries

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

970

km/h

4,000

km range

15,000

m ceiling

2,000

kg payload

Several performance figures for China-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed

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 2019. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

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 GJ-11 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.

precision-guided bombs air-to-surface munitions

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 970 km/h

Top 5% of UAVs
Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 0.85 Mach
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 4,000 km

Stronger than 85% of UAVs
Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 15,000 m

Stronger than 89% of UAVs

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 2,000 kg

Stronger than 88% of UAVs

Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Signature reduction Radar cross-section shaping, RAM coatings, IR suppression. Actual RCS values are classified.: Flying-wing low-observable airframe with internal weapons bay

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 11 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 14 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 7,500 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 10,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 0

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 1x WS-13 turbofan (reported)
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 1
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbofan

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

Stronger than 16% of UAVs

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 has a maximum speed of 970 km/h.

What is the range of the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 has a maximum range of 4,000 km.

What is the weapons payload of the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 can carry up to 2,000 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 weigh? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 has a combat weight of 10,000 kg.

How many crew does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 require? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 requires a crew of 0.

What engine does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 use? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 is powered by the 1x WS-13 turbofan (reported).

What is the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 used for? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 is a uav / drone typically used for deep strike, isr.

How many countries operate the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11? +

The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 is operated by 1 countries.

How much does the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11 cost? +

AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) GJ-11: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.