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Story summary
- China conducted flight trials of its WZ-X stealth drone over Xinjiang.
- The tailless flying-wing UAV features a stepped-down wing planform and serrated trailing edge.
- Analysts estimate its wingspan at 52–53 m (170 ft), comparable to a U.S. B-2 bomber.
- Andreas Rupprecht said the drone is designed as an intercontinental high-altitude, long-endurance ISR platform.
- Analysts speculate it could cruise above 89,000 feet and travel over 12,000 miles, though estimates lack confirmation.