CASIC TF

CASIC TF is the name of a series of Chinese UAVs developed by Shenyang Xinguang (meaning New Light) Group Co. Ltd. (沈阳航天新光集团有限公司) of 中国航天科工集团 China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation, most of which are in service with Chinese military and governmental establishments. Technologies of TF series is adopted for another series of Chinese UAVs named as T series by the same company, and they are always shown together by the developer at exhibitions since both series share the same root.

T-1

T-1 is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout, and is constructed of carbon-fiber composite material. T-1 is powered by a four stroke air cooled internal combustion engine driving a wooden propeller. Specification:[1]

  • Wingspan (m): 3.5
  • Length (m): 2.1
  • Fuel (kg): 5
  • Empty weight (kg): 15
  • Payload (kg): 5
  • Max take-off weight (kg): 20
  • Normal operating altitude (m): 100 – 5000
  • Ceiling (km): 5
  • Endurance (h): 20
  • Typical patrol range (km): 150
  • Max speed (km): 120
  • Cruise speed (km): 100

T-1C

T-1C is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail. T-1 UAV is launched via vehicle or catapult, and recovered via recovery net or glide. Specification:[2]

  • Weight (kg): < 16
  • Speed (m/s): 18 – 32
  • Operating temperature (°C): - 10 to 55

T-8

T-8 is a fixed-wing micro air vehicle (MAV) that resembles a scaled-down version of Northrop X-4 Bantam without the inlets because T-8 is propelled by a two-blade propeller driven by an engine mounted in the nose. T-8 is the smaller cousin of the smaller TF-8, and both share the same layout. Specification:[3]

  • Wingspan (m): 1.5
  • Length (m): 1.1
  • Empty weight (kg): 4
  • Payload (kg): 0.8
  • Max take-off weight (kg): 5
  • Normal operating altitude (m): 100 – 3000
  • Ceiling (km): 3
  • Endurance (h): 1
  • Normal patrol range (km): 30
  • Max speed (km/h): 120
  • Cruise speed (km): 90

TF-1

TF-1 is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail. The existence of TF-1 was acknowledged when it was first revealed at the 7th Zhuhai Airshow held in 2008.[4] Specification:[5]

  • Wingspan (m): 1.85
  • Length (m): 0.55
  • Height (m): 0.5
  • Max take-off weight (kg): 50

TF-1-06

TF-1-06 is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail. TF-1-06 is developed from TF-1, and its existence of TF-1 was acknowledged when it was first revealed at the 7th Zhuhai Airshow held in 2008 together with its predecessor TF-1.[6] TF-1-06 is specially designed for weather reconnaissance for Shenzhou series spacecraft, and participated in launch and landing weather support missions. Specification:[7]

  • Max take-off weight (kg): 20
  • Payload (kg): 2
  • Fuel (kg): 2.5
  • Range (km): 1650
  • Endurance (h): 16

TF-1C

TF-1C is a lightweight, long-endurance UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail, and it is usually vehicle-launched. Specification:[8][9]

  • Max take-off weight (kg): < 16
  • Endurance (h): up to 12
  • Typical range (km): 1200
  • Speed (km): 100

TF-1D Blade

TF-1D Blade (Dao-Feng or Daofeng, 刀锋) is a development of TF-1C, with the identical twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail, and it is one of several Chinese UAVs sharing the identical name Blade. Specification:[10][11][12]

  • Max take-off weight (kg): 16
  • Endurance (h): 12+
  • Typical range (km): 1200+
  • Speed (km): 100
  • Ceiling (km): 3

TF-3 Sunbird

TF-3 Sunbird is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with twin tail. Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the rear end of the fuselage, as with most CASIC UAVs in twin-boom layout. TF-3 is either vehicle- or hand-launched, and it is recovered via parachute.[13] Specification:[7]

  • Speed (km/h): 100
  • Endurance (h): 4
  • Ceiling (km) 3

TF-5

TF-5 is a fixed-wing UAV in conventional layout with high-wing configuration and tricycle landing gear.[14] Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a piston engine mounted in the nose.[15] Specification:[5]

  • Wingspan (m): 2.4
  • Length (m): 0.7
  • Height (m): 0.65
  • Max take-off weight (kg): 120

TF-6

TF-6 is a fixed-wing UAV in twin-boom layout with inverted v-tail. The existence of TF-6 is revealed to the public in 2012 when it was displayed by its developer at the UAV exhibition held in China. As with its predecessors such as TF-1 series, propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the rear end of the fuselage.[16]

TF-8

TF-8 is a small UAV that can be carried by a single soldier. TF-8 is a fixed-wing UAV that resembles a scaled-down version of Northrop X-4 Bantam without the inlets because TF-8 is propelled by a two-blade propeller driven by an engine mounted in the nose. TF-8 is the larger cousin of the smaller T-8, and both share the same layout.[17][18][19] Specification:[5]

  • Wingspan (m):1.16
  • Length (m): 0.8
  • Height (m): 0.4
  • Max take-off weight (kg): 20

TF-8C

TF-8C is a fixed-wing UAV in conventional layout with high-wing configuration and tricycle landing gear. The existence of TF-6 is revealed to the public in 2012 when it was displayed by its developer at the International UAV exhibition held in Beijing, China. As with its predecessor TF-5, propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a tractor engine mounted in the nose.[20]

TF-10

TF-10 is a fixed-wing UAV of long endurance, and its existence was revealed at the 7th Zhuhai Airshow, marketed as a UAV mainly deployed for aerial survey and photography missions. Specification:[21]

  • Ceiling (km): 5
  • Max endurance (h): 17
  • Max range (km): 1000
  • Max speed (km): 100

See also

List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China

References

  1. T-1
  2. T-1C
  3. T-8
  4. TF-1
  5. "TF-1/5/8". Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  6. TF-1-06
  7. "TF-1-06 & TF-3". Retrieved 2010-05-09.
  8. TF-1C
  9. "TF-1C UAV". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  10. "TF-1D". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  11. TF-1D UAV
  12. "TF-1D Blade". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  13. TF-3
  14. TF-5
  15. TF-5 UAV
  16. TF-6
  17. TF-8
  18. TF-8 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
  19. "TF-8 UAV". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  20. TF-8C
  21. TF-10
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