Engineering:Aisheng UAV

ASN UAVs are Chinese UAVs developed by Xi'an Aisheng Technology Group Co., Ltd (西安爱生技术集团公司) ASN Technology Group Co., Ltd (西安爱生技术集团公司), also known as Northwestern Polytechnical University UAV Research Institute or 365th Institute [1], established in 1984.

ASN-12

ASN-12 is a fixed wing UAV in conventional layout with mid wing configuration, and propulsion is provided by a two-blade fixed pitch wooden propeller driven engine. The drone is launched by catapult and mainly served as a drone or photo reconnaissance platform for Chinese military. Specification:

• Wingspan (m): 2.8
• Length (m): 2.83
• Height (m): 0.9
• Weight (kg): 75
• Payload (kg): 8
• Max speed (km/h): 250
• Ceiling (km): 3
• Remote control range (km): 40
• Endurance (min): 70

ASN-106

ASN-106 is a fixed wing UAV in conventional layout with low wing configuration with V-tail. Propulsion is provided by jet engine with inlet above the fuselage. There are wingtip pods but their purpose remain unclear, because at its public debut in scaled-down model form at 8th Zhuhai Airshow held in 2010, staff of the developer did not provide any detailed information. Specification:

• Length (m): 3.72
• Wingspan (m): 2.16
• Max speed (Mach): 0.8
• Cruise speed (km/h): 500 – 600
• Minimum operating altitude (m): 10
• Ceiling (km): 10
• Max take-off weight (kg): 170
• Payload (kg): 20
• Endurance (h): 1
• Max load (g): 7

ASN-211

ASN-211 is an unmanned ornithopter originally intended as an experimental aircraft for research purposes. Subsequently, it is developed into a scoute platform for conducting reconnaissance mission at low altitude within short distance, equipped with imaging, data processing and transmission systems. Specification:

• Take-off weight (kg): 0.22
• Speed (m/s): 6 – 10
• Normal operating altitude (m): 20 – 200
• Wingspan (m): 0.6

ASN-213

ASN-213 is a micro air vehicle (MAV) that resembles a scaled-down version of ASN-106. ASN-213 has identical layout like that of ASN-106, except it is a miniature version of the latter. The main difference between the two in addition to size is that ASN-213 is powered by ducted fan. As an experimental aircraft, a unique feature of ASN-213 is that the wing can be folded while in flight based on need. The expansion and folding of the wing can be completed within six seconds in flight without causing any disruption of the flight. Specification:

• Weight (kg); 5
• Speed (km/h): 55 – 180

ASN-229

ASN-229 is a fixed wing UAV in twin boom layout with a pair of skids as landing gear, which can be replaced by tricycle landing gear system. Two versions have been developed, the unarmed reconnaissance version and the armed version designated as ASN-229A, which is actively marketed by the developer. In addition to reconnaissance mission, ASN-229A is equipped either with two AGM-114 Hellfire type missile, or "mini precise guidance weapon system", such as Chinese UAV employed missiles. Specification:

• Length (m): 5.5
• Wingspan (m): 11
• Take-off weight (kg): 800
• Payload (kg): 100
• Ceiling (km): 10
• Cruise altitude (km): 8
• Cruise speed (km/h): 160 – 180
• Endurance (h): 20
• Launch: catapult with rocket assisted take-off
• Recovery: parachute

See also

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