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W5000

Unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2024Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 22.9 m
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System
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerAir White WhaleMed[1]
GuidanceThe W5000 can use autonomous flying and ground monitoring. A single flight crew can monitor six to seven aircraft at a time.Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length22.9 m75 ftMed[1]
Height7.52 m25 ftMed[1]
Wingspan22.71 m75 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight10,800 kg23,810 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Speed284 kt526 km/hMed[1]
Range2,600 km1,616 mi · 1,404 nmi1,404 n miles (2,600 km; 1,616 miles)Med[1]
Service ceiling7,620 m25,000 ftMed[1]
Summary

The W5000 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a fixed-wing medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed and manufactured by Air White Whale in China. The W5000 has been designed for the domestic and international air cargo market with the ability to transport a payload of up to 5,000 kg.

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Operators
China
Sources
  1. W5000 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import