Taishi W.9

The Taishi W.9 is an single-engine tactical  (UAV) built by the Taishi Aircraft Corporation. The Taishi W.9 is primarily used for reconnaissance, developed for the Imperial Kodeshi Army. The W.9 is designed for tactical, and forward observation roles. It is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground forces. It is capable of carrying a multispectral surveillance payload and/or up to four.

Prototype Models

 * Taishi W.9YM
 * F = 原型; Yuánxíng ("Prototype"), M = 模型; Móxíng ("Model")
 * Prototype version, two built.

Production Models

 * Taishi W.9QZ
 * Q = 轻型; Qīngxíng ("Light"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Initial production variant. The light reconnaissance and variant for the Kodeshi Imperial Kodeshi Army. Initial delivery were made in 2002. A total of 15 were built.


 * Taishi W.9QZG
 * 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 Army, 25 built.

Operators
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Army