The FH-92A is a high-performance, medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system designed to deliver integrated reconnaissance, real-time surveillance, electronic warfare support, and precision strike capabilities across extended operational ranges. With an endurance of up to 24 hours, a maximum range of 2,000 km, and a payload capacity of 480 kg, the FH-92A serves as a strategic tactical asset for theater-level command, border security agencies, and maritime patrol forces.
Featuring a sleek, low-drag airframe with a twin-boom pusher configuration and V-tail, the FH-92A combines aerodynamic efficiency with structural robustness. It is powered by a heavy-fuel (diesel/Jet A-1) piston engine driving a three-blade propeller, enabling sustained operations at altitudes up to 9,500 meters (31,200 ft) — well above most small arms fire and MANPADS engagement envelopes.
Equipped with advanced multi-sensor payloads, secure SATCOM/BLOS datalinks, and AI-enhanced mission systems, the FH-92A provides persistent situational awareness and responsive firepower in both conventional and asymmetric warfare scenarios.
Key Features
- Extended Endurance: Up to 24 hours on station for persistent battlefield coverage.
- Long Operational Radius: 2,000 km range with BLOS SATCOM control; capable of deep penetration missions.
- Heavy Payload Capacity: 480 kg total payload across 6 external hardpoints and internal bays.
- Multi-Sensor ISR Suite:
- HD EO/IR turret with laser rangefinder/designator
- Synthetic Aperture Radar / Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI)
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) & Communications Intelligence (COMINT) suite
- Maritime Surveillance Radar (MSR) + AIS receiver (maritime variant)
- Precision Strike Capability: Armed configuration supports:
- Air-to-surface missiles (e.g., AR-2, YJ-9E)
- Guided bombs (FT series, LS-6)
- Lightweight glide munitions
- Anti-radiation missiles (SEAD variant)
- Secure Dual-Mode Datalink:
- Line-of-Sight (LOS): AES-256 encrypted COFDM up to 250 km
- Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS): Ku/Ka-band SATCOM with anti-jam protection
- All-Weather Operation: Certified for flight in rain, snow, turbulence, and icing conditions (with de-icing kit).
- Autonomous Flight & Weapon Delivery: Full auto takeoff, mission execution, target tracking, weapon release, and recovery.
- AI-Powered Mission System: Onboard AI enables automatic target detection (ATD), classification, tracking (ACT), and change detection.
- Network-Centric Warfare Ready: Integrates with national C4ISR networks via Link-16 or proprietary tactical data links.
- Launch & Recovery: Operates from unpaved runways ≥ 400m; optionally equipped with arresting hook for short-field landing.
- Modular Design: Rapid reconfiguration between ISR-only, armed strike, EW, and maritime patrol roles.
Technical Specifications
Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
| System Designation | FH-92A Medium Range UAV System |
| UAV Type | Fixed-wing, twin-boom, pusher propeller, V-tail |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m |
| Length | 9.5 m |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| MTOW (Max Takeoff Weight) | 1,500 kg |
| Empty Weight | 1,020 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 480 kg (internal + external) |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L |
| Propulsion | Heavy-fuel (diesel/Jet A-1) piston engine, ~150 hp |
| Cruise Speed | 160–190 km/h |
| Max Speed | 280 km/h |
| Stall Speed | 90 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 9,500 m (31,200 ft) |
| Operating Altitude (AGL) | 100 – 8,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | Up to 80 km/h (Beaufort 6) |
| Flight Endurance | 18–24 hours (payload-dependent) |
| Operational Radius | Up to 2,000 km |
| Control Range (LOS) | Up to 250 km |
| BLOS Option | Ku/Ka-band SATCOM (geo-stationary or LEO) |
| Communication Link | Dual-mode COFDM + SATCOM, frequency-agile, anti-jam |
| Encryption | AES-256 + quantum key distribution (QKD) ready |
| Navigation System | GPS/BeiDou + GLONASS + Galileo + high-grade INS |
| Autonomous Functions | Auto takeoff, waypoint nav, orbit, weapon release, RTL, auto-land |
| Hardpoints | 6 (2 wingtip, 4 underwing) |
| Weapon Compatibility | AR-2, YJ-9E, FT-7, LS-6, TY-90, APKWS-type, CM-501XA (SEAD) |
| Primary Payloads | EO/IR, SAR/GMTI, SIGINT, Laser Designator, MSR, AIS |
| Ground Control Station (GCS) | Dual-operator armored console with 3D terrain mapping, weapons management, and AI analytics dashboard |
| Crew | 2 (Pilot + Mission Commander) |
| Power Supply | Onboard 28V DC or external 220V AC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Runway Requirement | 400–600 m (unpaved/dirt) |
| Transportability | Disassembled transport in two 20ft containers or IL-76/C-130 |
Operational Roles
- Strategic ISR: Long-duration surveillance over contested zones, borders, or maritime areas.
- Precision Strike: Engagement of high-value targets (HVTs), armored columns, and static installations.
- Electronic Reconnaissance: Detection, identification, and geolocation of enemy radar and communication emitters.
- Maritime Patrol: Anti-piracy, illegal fishing monitoring, ship tracking, and coastal defense.
- Battlefield Damage Assessment (BDA): Post-strike imaging and analysis.
- Communications Relay: UHF/VHF/LTE network extension for forward units.
- Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD): Equipped with anti-radiation missiles to neutralize radar threats.
- Swarm Command Node: Acts as a mothership for smaller UAVs or loitering munitions (future capability).
Support & Export Configuration
The FH-92A is offered with a comprehensive lifecycle support package:
- Full training program (flight, weapons, maintenance, intelligence analysis)
- Spare parts, engine modules, and weapon integration kits
- Mission planning software with 3D simulation and KML import
- Remote diagnostics, OTA updates, and cybersecurity monitoring
- Optional upgrades: SAR, EW suite, maritime radar, SATCOM antenna
- Civilian variant available for disaster monitoring, environmental survey, and pipeline inspection
Available Configurations:
- ISR-Only
- Armed Strike
- Electronic Warfare (ELINT/SIGINT)
- Maritime Patrol
- SEAD/Electronic Attack
System Composition
FH-92A UAV system consists of aircraft, task payload, command and control vehicle, transport and launch vehicle, receiving system.
