D18 Heavy-Lift Cargo UAV Full Introduction
Twin-Tailed Scorpion D / D18 Heavy-Lift Cargo UAV Full Introduction (Desensitized Commercial Version)
Core Performance Specifications
| Airframe Dimensions |
Fuselage Length: 10.5 m
Wingspan: 20.0 m
Fuselage Height: 3.1 m
Cargo Hold Volume: 5 m³, full-opening rear built-in airdrop ramp
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| Weight & Payload Capacity |
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 4,350 kg
Maximum Ultimate Payload: 1,800 kg
Standard Regular Cargo Payload: 1,500 kg
Maximum Single Airdrop Weight: 1,200 kg
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| Range & Flight Speed |
Fully Loaded (1.8 t) Range: 600 km
1.5 t Payload Range: 1,500 km
Maximum Level Flight Speed: 340 km/h
Service Ceiling: 10,000 m
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| Power & Environmental Adaptability |
Power Configuration: 4 turbocharged piston engines Model C145HT-VI, 105 kW per unit
Operating Temperature Range: -55℃ ~ +70℃
Capable of operations on plateaus, in frigid zones and coastal high salt-spray environments
On-Board Power Supply: High-output power generation system
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| Operation Support |
Cluster Scheduling: Single operator can remotely monitor up to 10 UAVs simultaneously
Takeoff & Landing Sites: Compatible with paved or gravel makeshift runways of 600 m and above
Maiden Flight Date: October 25, 2022
Wuhu final assembly production line launched in 2025, entering mass production phase
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Key Performance Features
- World's First Large Four-Engine Fixed-Wing Unmanned Transport Aircraft with quadruple power redundancy. Can maintain stable flight even if one engine or two engines on the same side fail.
- Rapidly Replaceable Modular Cargo Hold with built-in intelligent airdrop system. Supports quick reconfiguration for various mission types.
- Ultra-Wide Temperature Adaptability for all extreme environments (-55℃ to +70℃). Certified for regular operations at altitudes up to 4,200 m.
- High-Power On-Board Generation capable of simultaneously carrying high-power special payloads without additional power system modifications.
- Fully Autonomous Triple-Redundant Intelligent Flight Control & Cluster System supporting one-click autonomous takeoff & landing and intelligent route planning.
Core Advantages
- Quad-Engine High Safety Redundancy reduces risks for long-haul & remote missions with multiple power backups.
- Balanced Payload & Range covering both short-haul full-load and medium-long-haul light-load transport requirements.
- Modular Design enables flexible operation and low refit costs with standardized parts.
- Outstanding All-Climate Operation Performance with minimal power loss in extreme conditions.
- Mature Mass Production & Verified Commercial Routes with established production lines and operational experience.
Core Competitive Strengths
- Industry-Leading Power Safety Redundancy with quadruple-engine design for high-safety-standard projects.
- Integrated Multi-Mission Platform capable of handling commercial logistics, disaster relief, inspection and meteorological operations.
- Powerful Large-Scale Cluster Scheduling with one operator managing 10-aircraft formations.
- Fully Independent Domestic Intellectual Property Rights compliant with domestic and international standards.
- Controllable Full-Lifecycle Operation & Maintenance Costs with mature supply chain and modular design.
Application Scenarios
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Regional Commercial Air Logistics (Core Application)
Bulk transportation of e-commerce parcels, cold-chain produce, medical supplies, and regular material resupply for remote locations.
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Emergency Rescue & Disaster Prevention
Precision airdrop of relief supplies, forest fire patrol and suppression, and airborne communication relays for disaster zones.
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Wide-Area Infrastructure Inspection
Long-distance remote sensing patrols for pipelines, power grids, and maritime environmental monitoring.
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Meteorological, Agricultural & Forestry Special Operations
Artificial precipitation, hail suppression, crop monitoring, and aerial plant protection.
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Regular Resupply for Border Zones & Remote Areas
Aerial delivery to plateau border outposts, remote mountain mines, and desert power stations.