| Feihong FH-97A | |
|---|---|
 FH-97A in Zhuhai Airshow 2024 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2022 |
| Developed from | Feihong FH-97 |
The Feihong FH-97A is a prototype AI piloted unmanned combat aerial vehicle. It was developed as a loyal wingman drone, designed to fly along the J-20 fighter and suppress air defenses with electronic countermeasures, fly ahead to provide early warning, and absorb damage from attacks, as well as evaluating damage and conducting reconnaissance. [1] It can also carry up to 8 air-to-air missiles or loitering munitions [2] and use rocket boosters to takeoff without a runway. [3] The FH-97A was developed by the Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation and unveiled to the public in 2022 at the biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, China. [4]