Chinese reconnaissance and strike drone conducts test flight

China's reconnaissance and strike drone Rainbow NO.4 has conducted a test flight and completed simulation target practice, marking a major step forward for China's unmanned technology.

Rainbow NO.4 embarked on its maiden test flight straight from rolling out of the factory.

"The test flight was very successful today. During acceleration and deceleration, the drone kept taxing on a central line on the runway. It's well positioned to carry out the subsequent missions," Li Pingkun, head of Rainbow No.4 Project, said.

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