Dongfang W.49

The Dongfang W.49 is an amphibious (MALE),  (UCAV) built by the Dongfang Aerospace Industries. The W.49 builds on elements of the earlier Dongfang W.48 but developed for the specific needs of the Imperial Kodeshi Navy adding amphibious capabilities to the design. The airframe is fitted with a retractable landing gear and is capable of operating from paved or unpaved runways, water, snow or ice.

Prototype Models

 * Dongfang W.49YM
 * F = 原型; Yuánxíng ("Prototype"), M = 模型; Móxíng ("Model")
 * Prototype version, three built.

Production Models

 * Dongfang W.49GZ
 * G = 搜救; Gōngjí ("Attack"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Improved Current production variant with updated avionics, datalinks, and countermeasures, and strike and combat abilities. Operates as a reconnaissance and combat drone for the Imperial Kodeshi Navy Fleet Air Arm, 60 built.

Operators
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Navy: has operated W.49s since 2020. The Imperial Kodeshi Navy Fleet Air Arm has 60 W.49GZ in service.