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Hongdu GJ-11larger figure on 1 of 2
Milkor 380larger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Hongdu GJ-11 | Milkor 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | None[source] | — |
| Type | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle Loyal wingman drone[source] | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle[source] |
| National origin | People's Republic of China[source] | South Africa[source] |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu Aviation Industry Group[source] | Milkor[source] |
9 m[source]
Service ceiling
Single source30,000 ft[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer |
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Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Aviation Industry Corporation of China[source] |
| — |
| Status | In development[source] | In service[source] |
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| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force[source] | South African Air Force[source] |
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| First flight | November 2013[source] | 2023[source] |
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| Powerplant | 1 × unnamed Guizhou -built turbofan[source] | 1 x four-stroke, four-cylinder turbocharged Rotax 915 iS[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | February 2021[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 315 kg[source] |
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| Role | — | Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The UAV has an operational range exceeding 2,000 kilometres, making it well-suited for long-range missions such as border surveillance, maritime patrols, and combat operations, featuring five hardpoints for various weapons and reconnaissance payloads.[source]Milkor 380 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage South African Air Force – 5 in service as of 2024[source]Milkor 380 · Operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 9 m[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan: 18.6 m[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW): 1500 kg[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fuel capacity: 315 kg[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Payload: 220 kg[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 250 km/h[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Cruise speed: 110-150 km/h[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 4000 km[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Endurance: 30 hr[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Service ceiling: 30,000 ft[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Operational altitude: 23,000 ft[source]Milkor 380 · Specifications / Performance; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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| Country of origin | — | South Africa[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 26, cell 2; revision 1368990868; retrieved 2026-10-01 |
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