China’s 1st Aerial Mothership, Jiutian SS-UAV, is scheduled for its maiden flight in June

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Everyone sticks their heads in the sand saying Chinese manufacturing is shite. Yo then get surprised by this

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Making a cool cgi short isn't the same as it actually functioning as intended. Guess we'll wait and see.

Uhhhhh looks very easy to shoot down

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Uhhhhh looks very easy to shoot down

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depends on who the Commander n Chief is.

Biden couldn't shoot down a hot air balloon.

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Making a cool cgi short isn't the same as it actually functioning as intended. Guess we'll wait and see.

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It is real not just CGI. Here is a video of the actual Drone. And this is the first thing I have seen from them that actually has me concerned as far as their advancement being a threat

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I don't know either so I asked Grok



Yes, it is common for Chinese military aircraft to use English lettering in their designations, primarily in the form of Latin letters and Arabic numerals, rather than Chinese characters. This practice is rooted in the standardized designation system used by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and is consistent across most modern Chinese military aircraft.

Key Points on Chinese Military Aircraft Labeling:
Designation System:
Chinese military aircraft designations typically start with one or two letters indicating the aircraft's purpose, followed by a number and sometimes a letter suffix for variants. For example:
J (Jiànjiji, fighter): J-20, J-10

H (Hongzhàji, bomber): H-6

Y (Yùnshuji, transport): Y-20

JL (Jiàoliànji, trainer): JL-9

The letters are derived from the Pinyin romanization of Chinese words, which uses the Latin alphabet to transliterate Chinese characters. For instance, "J" comes from "Jiànjiji" (fighter).

Numbers often start at 5 (e.g., J-5, H-6) and reflect the chronological development of prototypes, though the reason for starting at 5 is debated. One theory suggests it avoids the number 4, considered unlucky in Chinese culture, but this is not definitively confirmed.

Use of English Letters:
The use of Latin letters (A, B, C, etc.) and Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.) is standard for both internal and external identification. This is partly because Pinyin, which uses the Latin alphabet, is widely used in China for technical and official purposes, including in the military.

Suffixes like "A," "B," or "S" denote variants or modifications of a base model. For example, the J-11B is the third variant of the J-11 fighter, following the original J-11 and J-11A.

Unlike Russian aircraft, which use Cyrillic-based suffixes tied to specific roles (e.g., "P" for interceptor), Chinese suffixes are less standardized but still use Latin letters.

Why English Letters Instead of Chinese Characters?:
Universality: Latin letters and Arabic numerals are globally recognized, making them practical for technical communication, international military contexts, and export markets. This mirrors the use of Arabic numerals in other countries’ military systems (e.g., F-16, Su-27).

Simplicity: Pinyin-based designations are shorter and easier to use in operational contexts (e.g., radio communications) than Chinese characters, which are more complex to write or display on equipment.

Export Considerations: For export versions, Chinese aircraft often use "Westernized" prefixes like "F" (fighter) or "A" (attack) instead of "J" or "Q" to align with international conventions. For example, the J-10 is marketed as the FC-10 for export.

Historical Precedent: The use of Latin letters aligns with global aviation standards, where English is the lingua franca (e.g., in commercial aviation and NATO reporting names). This facilitates interoperability and recognition.

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For reference our B-2 can lug around 50,000 pounds for 7,000 miles.

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This is their latest combat-recon drone. The proper comparison would be against our RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-9 Reaper.


"The Jiutian SS-UAV combines the RQ-4 Global Hawk’s high-altitude ISR potential with the MQ-9 Reaper’s strike capabilities, adding a unique swarm deployment feature. Its speed (700 km/h), range (7,000 km), and modularity make it a versatile platform for China’s regional strategy, particularly in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. However, the RQ-4 outperforms in global ISR with greater range (22,780 km) and altitude (18,300m), while the MQ-9’s combat-proven strike record gives it an edge in reliability. Jiutian’s lack of operational history and unverified tech claims (e.g., stealth, quantum tech) are drawbacks, but its swarm capability could shift tactical dynamics if deployed effectively."

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Uhhhhh looks very easy to shoot down

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Flight Ceiling: 15,000 meters (49,200 feet), allowing it to operate above most air defense systems

Grrrrtrrrrrrrrrttt

Anyway

This guy is SFP level post count. Blowing China constantly.