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作者: 四角池 时间: 昨天 18:35
标题: 中国巨型 WZ-X 隐身飞翼无人机
文章总结 / Article SummaryThe War Zone reports that new photographs and satellite imagery confirm the unusual wing configuration of China's massive WZ-X stealth flying-wing drone. The aircraft features a broad inner wing that transitions in a 'step-down' fashion to a very slender, long outer wing - distinct from the B-2's single continuous wing - giving it a semi-sawtooth trailing edge. Estimated at roughly a 170-foot wingspan (similar to the B-2) and about 46 feet long, twin-engined, it is likely optimized for high-altitude long-endurance surveillance. It is tested at Malan alongside the similarly huge GJ-X, reflecting China's broad push into large low-observable uncrewed aircraft.
《战争地带》报道，新照片与卫星图像证实了中国巨型 WZ-X 隐身飞翼无人机的奇特机翼构型。该机内侧翼宽大，以“阶梯式下降”方式过渡到极细长的大型外翼——不同于 B-2 的单段连续机翼——并形成半锯齿状后缘。据估计其翼展约 170 英尺（与 B-2 相当）、长约 46 英尺、采用双发动机，很可能针对高空长航时侦察优化；它与同样庞大的 GJ-X 一道在马兰试验，反映出中国在大型低可探测无人机领域的广泛推进。
China’s Huge WZ-X Stealth Drone's Strange Wing Configuration Confirmed中国巨型 WZ-X 隐身无人机的奇特机翼构型得到确认[size=0.9]By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway · Sep 4, 2026 6:42 PM EDT
作者：Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway · Sep 4, 2026 6:42 PM EDT
The aircraft was first identified in satellite imagery collected in May 2025 showing the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) sprawling test facility at Malan in Xinjiang. At the time, it was difficult to determine whether some of the apparent discontinuities in the wing planform were genuine features, visual countermeasures, or artifacts of the imagery.
这架飞机最早是在2025年5月收集的卫星图像中被识别出来的，图像显示了解放军空军（PLAAF）位于新疆马兰的大型试验设施。当时很难判断，机翼平面形状中一些明显的不连续究竟是真实特征、视觉干扰措施，还是图像本身的伪影。
The WZ-X seen for the first time at China’s secretive test base near Malan in Xinjiang province in a satellite image taken on May 14, 2025. PHOTO © 2025 PLANET LABS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRINTED BY PERMISSION2025年5月14日拍摄的卫星图像中，首次在新疆马兰附近的中国秘密试验基地看到WZ-X。图片 © 2025 PLANET LABS INC. 版权所有，经许可转载。The new photograph, seen at the top of the article and below, as well as a new satellite image, shows that the aircraft has a broader-chord inner wing section that transitions into a substantially narrower outer section. Rather than tapering continuously from the center section toward the tips, the wing effectively becomes much more slender over its outer portion in a ‘step down’-like fashion. The resulting planform gives the aircraft an exceptionally long, narrow outer wing. The wing arrangement differs from the B-2 and other stealthy flying wing designs because it has two outer wing sections, in addition to its diamond-like central fuselage, instead of just one.
文章顶部及下方展示的新照片，以及一张新的卫星图像显示，该机内侧翼段弦长较宽，向外逐渐过渡为明显更窄的外侧翼段。机翼并非从中央翼段向翼尖连续收窄，而是其外侧部分以类似“阶梯式下降”的方式变得纤细得多。由此形成的平面形状使该机拥有异常细长的大型外翼。这种机翼布局不同于B-2及其他隐身飞翼设计——除了菱形中央机身外，它还有两段外翼，而非仅一段。
Image showing the WZ-X’s chord change for its out wing and semi-serrated trailing edge. Chinese internet via Chinese internet图像显示WZ-X外翼的弦长变化及半锯齿状后缘。图源：中国互联网。
A satellite image taken last week of Malan shows the WZ-X undergoing testing and gives us a clear view of its shallowly serrated trailing edge. PHOTO © 2026 PLANET LABS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRINTED BY PERMISSION上周拍摄的马兰卫星图像显示WZ-X正在测试，并让我们清晰看到其浅锯齿状后缘。图片 © 2026 PLANET LABS INC. 版权所有，经许可转载。We still can’t say for sure if this feature is just the way the aircraft’s wing was designed or if it also is due to some other exotic feature, such as wing folding or removable outboard sections. While a more novel explanation is possible, it is somewhat improbable at this point.
我们仍无法确切判断，这一特征究竟是机翼的固有设计，还是源于其他某种特殊设计（例如机翼折叠或可拆卸外侧翼段）。虽然存在更新奇的解释可能，但就目前而言概率不大。
Seen from behind, the aircraft has a relatively shallow central fuselage section, with extremely long wings extending outward from it. The landing gear is extended, revealing large main undercarriage doors and substantial landing gear consistent with an aircraft of this size. Split rudders are visible toward the outer wing areas, broadly reminiscent of those used on the B-2 .
从后方看，该机中央机身段相对扁平，向外延伸出极长的机翼。起落架已放下，露出大型主起落架舱门和与该机尺寸相称的粗壮起落架。外侧翼区可见开裂式方向舵，总体上令人联想到B-2所用者。
An earlier view of the WZ-X. via Chinese internetWZ-X的早期视图。图源：中国互联网。As in previous imagery, the rear of the center section of the aircraft may also reveal slot-like exhaust openings, supporting the assessment that it is twin-engined.
与之前的图像一样，该机中央段后部也可能露出槽状排气口，这支持了其采用双发动机的判断。
For an aircraft intended to spend long periods operating at high altitude, a very long overall span combined with a relatively narrow outer wing could be advantageous. Such an arrangement would increase effective aspect ratio and reduce induced drag during efficient cruise, potentially improving endurance and high-altitude performance.
对于需要在高空长时间飞行的飞机而言，极大的总翼展配合相对较窄的外翼可能具有优势。这种布局会提高有效展弦比，并在高效巡航时降低诱导阻力，从而有可能改善续航与高空性能。
It may also allow the designers to concentrate structural mass and internal volume closer to the center of the aircraft while still achieving a very large span.
这也可能让设计者将结构质量和内部容积集中在更靠近飞机中心的位置，同时仍能实现极大的翼展。
There is a potential low-observable tradeoff, however. A significant change in chord introduces additional planform geometry and potential edge-alignment discontinuities that must be reconciled with the requirements of a stealth aircraft. The transition will influence radar reflections depending on its precise shape, orientation, and relationship to the aircraft’s other edges and surfaces. This will also be highly dependent on the aspect the radar is viewing the aircraft from. Modern very low observable designs try to minimize these exact types of features, with large continuous structures being the most advantageous to radar signature. This philosophy can be seen in the design of the B-21’s planform, which was also how the B-2 was supposed to look originally. You can read all about this here.
然而，这存在潜在的低可探测性权衡。弦长的显著变化会引入额外的平面几何形状以及潜在的边缘对齐不连续，必须与隐身飞机的要求相协调。这一过渡段将根据其精确形状、朝向，以及与飞机其他边缘和面的关系，影响雷达反射；这在很大程度上也取决于雷达观察飞机的方位角。现代极低可探测设计力求尽量减小此类特征，大型连续结构对雷达特征最有利。这一理念体现在B-21的平面形状设计中，而那本也是B-2最初应有的样子。你可在此详细了解。
Regardless, the WZ-X does indeed have a semi-sawtooth trailing edge due to this intriguing feature.
无论如何，得益于这一引人关注的特征，WZ-X确实拥有半锯齿状后缘。
New images of the so-called WZ-X stealthy flying-wing drone. via Chinese internet所谓的WZ-X隐身飞翼无人机的新图像。图源：中国互联网。The overall scale of the aircraft is also becoming increasingly apparent. Our initial analysis of satellite imagery put its wingspan at approximately 170 feet, roughly comparable to the 172-foot span of the B-2. That would make it considerably larger than other Chinese flying-wing drones identified to date.
该机的整体尺寸也日益清晰。我们基于卫星图像的初步分析认定其翼展约170英尺，与B-2的172英尺翼展大致相当。这将使其明显大于迄今已确认的其他中国飞翼无人机。
Andreas Rupprecht, an analyst specializing in Chinese military aviation and TWZ contributor, assesses that the WZ-X is likely a twin-engined design similar in configuration to the supposed U.S. RQ-180 , but considerably larger.
专攻中国军用航空的分析师、TWZ撰稿人Andreas Rupprecht评估认为，WZ-X很可能是一种双发动机设计，构型类似于传闻中的美国RQ-180，但要大得多。
Rupprecht estimates a length of approximately 46 feet. He also assesses the aircraft as having a relatively spacious central fuselage and a dorsal satellite communications antenna. His estimates of a range exceeding 12,000 miles and a normal cruising altitude of somewhere between 59,000 and 66,000 feet remain unconfirmed.
Rupprecht估计其长度约46英尺。他还评估该机拥有相对宽裕的中央机身和背部卫星通信天线。他关于航程超过12,000英里、正常巡航高度介于59,000至66,000英尺之间的估计目前尚未得到证实。
The WZ-X is notably different from China’s smaller flying-wing designs. The CH-7 , for example, has a deeper and more curved center section and is substantially smaller. The WZ-X’s broad, relatively flattened center body and enormous span instead appear particularly compatible with high-altitude endurance.
WZ-X与中国的较小型飞翼设计明显不同。例如CH-7的中央段更深、更圆曲，且体型小得多。而WZ-X宽大、相对扁平的中央机体与巨大的翼展，反倒显得特别适合高空长航时。
CH-7 stealthy flying-wing drone. via Chinese internetCH-7隐身飞翼无人机。图源：中国互联网。Its apparent configuration also makes a long-duration surveillance mission plausible. The central body and inner wing section would provide substantial space for fuel, sensors, and communications systems, while the outer wing, combined with its lifting central body, could support highly efficient flight at high altitude.
其显现的构型也让长时间监视任务成为可能。中央机体与内侧翼段可为燃料、传感器和通信系统提供充足空间，而外翼与其提供升力的中央机体相结合，可支撑高空高效飞行。
A low-observable platform of this size could potentially conduct many types of wide-area surveillance and networking assistance while operating in or very near contested airspace where conventional high-altitude UAVs would face greater risks. A strike capability cannot be ruled out, particularly given China’s broader development of combat-capable flying-wing UCAVs, but the aircraft’s proportions appear especially well suited to persistence and reconnaissance.
这一尺寸的低可探测平台，可能在传统高空无人机风险更高的争议空域或其附近活动时，执行多种广域监视与组网支援任务。不能排除其打击能力——尤其考虑到中国更广泛地发展具备作战能力的飞翼无人战机——但该机的比例似乎特别适合持久性与侦察。
While the location of the latest imagery is unconfirmed, Malan has developed into a massive center for Chinese drone testing, with satellite imagery showing extensive expansion of its infrastructure in recent years. The facility has been associated with multiple flying-wing designs, including the WZ-X and the similarly mysterious and also very large GJ-X . This substantially different flying-wing aircraft with a cranked-kite planform is also undergoing flight testing. That aircraft is estimated to have a wingspan of around 137 feet, underscoring the breadth of China’s experimentation with large low-observable uncrewed aircraft.
尽管最新图像的拍摄地点尚未确认，但马兰已发展成为中国无人机试验的庞大中心，卫星图像显示近年来其基础设施大幅扩张。该设施与多种飞翼设计相关联，包括WZ-X以及同样神秘、同样庞大的GJ-X。这架构型迥异、采用折角风筝平面形状的飞翼飞机也正在试飞。据估计该机翼展约137英尺，凸显出中国在大型低可探测无人飞机领域试验的广度。
GJ-X seen at the new secure test facility in Malan. PHOTO © 2025 PLANET LABS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRINTED BY PERMISSION在马兰新建的安全试验设施中看到的GJ-X。图片 © 2025 PLANET LABS INC. 版权所有，经许可转载。
Dubbed GJ-X, this massive cranked-kite planform flying-wing was first spotted on the runway at the drone test base near Malan. via Chinese internet被称为GJ-X的这架巨型折角风筝平面飞翼，最早在马兰附近的无人机试验基地跑道上被发现。图源：中国互联网。China is pursuing tailless/flying-wing designs across an increasingly wide range of sizes and missions, alongside larger crewed aircraft programs including the J-36 and J-XDS and, eventually, the H-20 stealth bomber.
中国正在越来越广泛的尺寸与任务范围内发展无尾/飞翼设计，同时推进更大的载人飞机项目，包括J-36、J-XDS，以及最终的H-20隐身轰炸机。
The WZ-X appears to be part of a much broader effort to develop highly integrated, low-observable aircraft optimized for different combinations of range, endurance, payload, and survivability.
WZ-X似乎是更宏大努力的一部分——即发展高度一体化、低可探测的飞机，针对航程、续航、载荷与生存力的不同组合进行优化。
For now, its official designation, manufacturer, propulsion system, performance, and intended mission remain unknown.
目前，其正式编号、制造商、推进系统、性能与预定任务仍属未知。
However, its configuration appears well suited to the requirements of a very large high-altitude endurance aircraft, although the trade-off between its performance and its stealth characteristics remains equally mysterious.
不过，其构型似乎很适合一种超大型高空长航时飞机的要求，尽管其性能与隐身特性之间的权衡同样神秘。
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作者: 鳕鱼邪恶 时间: 半小时前
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