Taishi W.11

The Taishi W.11 is a (MALE),  (UCAV) built by the Taishi Aircraft Corporation. The W.11 is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier Taishi W.9; it can be controlled by the same ground systems used to control W.9s. The W.11 has a more powerful engine compared to the W.9's 75 kW (101 hp) air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine. The greater power allows the new design to carry a larger payload and cruise at higher speeds than it predecessor. The Taishi W.11 is a and aerial  platform, the W.11 is capable of being fitted with air-to-surface weapons to provide aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground forces. It is capable of carrying a multispectral surveillance payload and/or.

Design and development
The Taishi W.11 is the result of experience gained by Kodeshi Armed Forces operating the earlier Taishi W.9 which proved to be an effective tactical battlefield UAV and was furthered developed and tested with the ability to carry like air-to-surface weapons. However the endurance, payload and cruise speed of the W.9 were seen as limiting factors on the existing platform and the military required greater endurance, payload and range. The Taishi Aircraft Corporation refined the design, keeping the same airframe but lengthing it to fit more equipement and enlarging the wingspan and enlarging the twin-tailboom empennages to fit the new retractable landing gear. It is powered by a turboprop compared to the W.9's piston engine. The Air force ordered three airframes for evaluation, delivered in 2004. The first two airframes delivered with prototypes.

Design
The Taishi W.11 unmanned aircraft system is of a high-wing, constant chord pusher configuration with a twin-tailboom empennage and twin canted tails. A typical W.11 system consists of multiple aircraft, ground control station, communications equipment, maintenance spares, and personnel. A military flight crew includes a pilot, sensor operator, and Mission Intelligence Coordinator. The aircraft is powered by a 280 kW (380 hp) CAIC C5T-280D air-cooled engine, designed and manufactured by CAIC. The aircraft has a retractable tricycle landing gear. The W.11 navigates using an internal GPS navigation device, and either a pre-programmed flight profile (in which case the system is fully autonomous from takeoff to landing), manual override from a ground control station, or a combination of both. It can autonomously return to base and land in case of lost communication with the ground station. The system has fully automatic launch and recovery (ALR) and all-weather capabilities. The W.11 can carry an array of sensors, including thermographic camera (infrared) and visible-light airborne ground surveillance, intelligence systems (COMINT and ELINT) and various radar systems, totaling up to 800 kg (1,764 lb). The W.11 is also capable of target acquisition and artillery adjustment.

Kodeshia
Kodeshi Taishi W.11 UAVs have seen service on the heavily militarised disputed border between Kodeshia and Selengeria. At least five Taishi W.9 drones have been lost during the tensions along Kodeshi–Selengerian Demilitarized Zone, two were shot down by Selengerian forces, two lost to technical difficulties and one by a operator error.

Future and potential operators
In 2010, Kodeshia offered the W.11 to the Royal Theykan Army.

Prototype Models

 * Taishi W.11YM
 * F = 原型; Yuánxíng ("Prototype"), M = 模型; Móxíng ("Model")
 * Prototype version, three built.

Production Models

 * Taishi W.11QZG
 * Q = 轻型; Qīngxíng ("Light"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance"), G = 搜救; Gōngjí ("Attack")
 * Improved Current production variant with updated avionics, datalinks, and countermeasures, and strike and combat abilities. Operates as a reconnaissance and light attack tactical combat drone for the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force, 110 built.

Operators
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Air Force: has operated W.9s since 2002. The IKAF has 12 W.9QZ and 23 W.9QZ in service.