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Type 14 Tactical Fixed-Wing UAV

Type 14 Tactical Fixed-Wing UAV is built for defense reconnaissance and long-range tactical operations. The platform combines a 1,800-2,000 km mission radius, 130-180 km/h flight speed, INS + GPS/BD/GNSS guidance, and rocket-assisted zero-length launch to support rapid deployment and stable mission execution in complex operating environments.

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Key Features

  • Long-range tactical profile with 1,800-2,000 km mission range and 130-180 km/h cruise-speed envelope
  • Rocket-assisted zero-length launch with inclined launch canister for rapid field deployment
  • High-accuracy strike guidance capability with CEP ≤ 3 m under integrated INS + GPS/BD/GNSS navigation
  • Four-cylinder 50 HP piston power system designed for fixed-wing endurance missions
  • Tri-sensor EO payload architecture (thermal, visible-light, and laser) for reconnaissance and target observation

Product Overview

Type 14 Tactical Fixed-Wing UAV is built for defense reconnaissance and long-range tactical operations. The platform combines a 1,800-2,000 km mission radius, 130-180 km/h flight speed, INS + GPS/BD/GNSS guidance, and rocket-assisted zero-length launch to support rapid deployment and stable mission execution in complex operating environments.

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Technical Specifications

Launch Unit & Airframe
Launch Unit Dimensions
3.6 m x 2.8 m x 0.8 m
Launch Unit Weight
Approx. 350 kg (including loitering munition)
Aircraft Length
3.5 m
Wingspan
2.5 m
Flight Performance
Flight Speed
130-180 km/h
Mission Range
1,800-2,000 km
Flight Altitude
0-1,000 m (cruise altitude: 300-500 m)
Full-Load Weight
Approx. 200 kg
Strike & Guidance
Strike Accuracy
CEP ≤ 3 m
Warhead Weight
50 kg
Lethal Radius
150 m (preformed-fragmentation warhead)
Guidance Method
INS + GPS/BD/GNSS
Power, Launch & Navigation Suite
Power System
Four-cylinder piston engine, 50 HP
Launch Method
Rocket-assisted zero-length launch, inclined launch canister
EO Navigation Payload
Tri-sensor EO module (thermal, visible-light, and laser)
Navigation Support
High-altitude, wide-area global GPS positioning capability in denied environments, with built-in Google Maps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What mission sets is Type 14 best suited for in real defense operations?

Type 14 is designed for long-range tactical reconnaissance, route surveillance, and time-sensitive strike support where fixed-wing efficiency and rapid deployment matter. It is typically selected for missions that require large-area coverage, repeatable flight paths, and practical field launch capability without heavy runway infrastructure.

How should procurement teams evaluate whether Type 14 fits their doctrine and operating theater?

Start with mission radius, target cycle time, and expected sortie tempo. Then map payload needs (thermal/EO/laser), navigation resilience requirements, launch-space constraints, and sustainment capacity. A practical evaluation should include operator workload, turnaround time between sorties, spares strategy, and lifecycle support readiness under your actual climate and terrain.

How does Type 14 perform in GNSS-challenged or electronically contested environments?

The platform combines INS with GPS/BD/GNSS guidance to improve navigation continuity when satellite signals are degraded or intermittent. In procurement terms, this supports better route stability and mission completion probability under contested conditions. Final anti-jam and redundancy depth depends on the selected mission configuration and integration package.

What are the launch and deployment requirements for field units?

Type 14 supports rocket-assisted zero-length launch with an inclined launch canister, which reduces dependence on conventional runway logistics. This allows faster setup for mobile units and helps shorten deployment cycles in forward areas. Buyers should still plan launch-site safety envelopes, crew SOPs, and support vehicle allocation as part of force-level integration.

What intelligence payload value can buyers realistically expect from the EO navigation module?

The tri-sensor EO architecture (thermal, visible-light, and laser) is intended to improve detection, confirmation, and tracking workflows across day/night and mixed-visibility conditions. For users, the key value is not only image capture, but mission-speed decision support through multi-source target observation in one platform.

What reliability and sustainment topics are most critical before purchase approval?

Defense buyers should focus on propulsion reliability, guidance stability, field-repairability, and mean-time-to-restore after mission cycles. Ask for recommended spare kits, preventive maintenance intervals, training scope for operators and technicians, and expected support response windows. These factors often determine true mission availability more than headline performance figures.

What should be clarified on command workflow and system integration before contract signing?

Confirm how mission planning, route updates, and payload data outputs align with your current command chain and intelligence workflow. Define interface expectations early: data formats, operator roles, mission authorization procedures, and post-mission analysis handoff. Early workflow alignment reduces integration risk and shortens time-to-operational-readiness.

How are commercial terms and delivery scope typically handled?

Pricing is inquiry-based and depends on mission configuration, payload package, quantity, and destination requirements. Standard delivery terms are FOB and CIF; DDP is not included in the standard scope. For government and institutional procurement, final scope should also define acceptance criteria, training deliverables, and support milestones.