China's Changying-8 unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight
Xinhua, April 01, 2026 Adjust font size:
A Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) lands after a test flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, March 31, 2026. The cargo UAV successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou on Tuesday.
The fixed-wing cargo UAV is China's first 7-tonne-class cargo UAV platform validated through flight test.
The Changying-8 cargo UAV has an ultra-large cargo compartment with a volume of 18 cubic meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes.
It can accommodate diverse loading requirements, including conventional supplies, fresh and cold-chain goods, and emergency equipment. The aircraft boasts a maximum range exceeding 3,000 kilometers. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)