The Chinese have learned how to simultaneously control three large Scorpion drones, which are used to fly around Taiwan

Chinese television showed a fragmentation exercise in which operators with the help of one terrestrial

The stations were able to simultaneously control three unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Liberation Army.

What is known

Controlling a large number of drones is nothing new. However, Chinese experts decided to learn how to simultaneously control huge drones. They used Scorpion drones.

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These drones can carry aerial bombs andmissiles, and can also be equipped with more compact drones. As part of the exercise, three "scorpions" took off in turn from the airfield and lined up in the air in several formations.

Chinese People's Liberation Armyuses Scorpion to fly around Taiwan. They flew near the island several times, but each time separately. It is possible that in the future, China will launch drones in groups.

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Scorpion has a length of 10 meters, a wingspan of 20meters and two engines. The maximum takeoff weight of the drone is 2.8 tons. The drone can stay in the air for 35 hours and fly up to 8,000 meters. The power reserve is 6000 km.

In conclusion, we add that Scorpion exists inTB-A modification, which received one more engine. Takeoff weight increased by 450 kg. This version of the drone can fly 40 hours. The maximum flight altitude is 10 km, speed - 380 km / h, and cruising range - 8000 km.