Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
China's CH-7 stealth flying‑wing completes maiden flight, validates long‑endurance ISTAR capability
China has confirmed the maiden flight of the CH‑7, a high‑altitude, long‑endurance stealth flying‑wing UAV designed for ISTAR/ISR missions in contested environments. The sortie validated core systems and aerodynamics; one report cited a peak speed near 570 mph and emphasised frontline data‑return roles.
