A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China’s WZ-7 Hovering Dragon, was noticed close to the Philippines.
That is the primary time the Chinese language WZ-7 spy drone has been seen close to the Philippines.
Reported by Raffy Tima from the Philippine outlet GMA Information, the WZ-7 drone, recognizable by its distinct joined-wing design, was seen flying over the West Philippine Sea, part of the South China Sea. Its presence suggests surveillance of U.S. actions within the neighborhood.
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The looks of the WZ-7 drone coincides with the arrival of the U.S. Military’s Typhon ground-based missile system on Luzon, a northern Philippine island.
GMA Information reporter @raffytima was capable of {photograph} what apparently is a Chinese language WZ-7 excessive altitude reconnaissance drone amidst BFAR’s LAYAG-WPS within the West Philippine Sea.
The probably WZ-7 drone was apparently monitoring the Philippine exercise within the WPS. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/DPRVCUBI7V
— Eager Sentinel (@Keen_Sentinel) April 18, 2024
Particulars on the WZ-7 stay restricted, however public estimates point out a formidable vary of roughly 4,350 miles and a service ceiling exceeding 60,000 ft. With a possible endurance of at the very least 10 hours, its precise flight period might prolong for much longer.