Yu'an W.27

The Yu'an W.27 is a, (UCAV) currently in development by the Yu'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation. It is intended to be used by the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force. The W.27 is expected to be equipped with a variety of sensors and avionics, including a synthetic aperture radar and a multi-spectral targeting system. The first flight of the W.27 is planned for 2022, with its introduction to service scheduled for 2023.

Design and development
The design and development of the Yu'an W.27 began in the early 2020s, with the goal of creating a autonomous wingman for the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force. The aircraft is being developed by the Yu'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, with input from the Kodeshian military.

The W.27 is designed to incorporate low observability features with long-range, the UCAV will be equipped with a variety of sensors and avionics, including a synthetic aperture radar and a multi-spectral targeting system. The aircraft will also be capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,200 kg, allowing it to perform a range of missions including surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes.

The first flight of the W.27 is planned for 2022, with its introduction to service scheduled for 2023. It will be the first UCAV developed by Kodeshia, and is expected to play a key role in the country's military operations.

Design
The aircraft features a incorporating  with a wingspan of 29.5 m and a length of 15.9 m. It features a V-tail and swept and has a single serpentine air intake on the top of its fuselage.

The W.27 is constructed using a composite structure, with an internal weapon bay for carrying payloads. It is powered by a single CAIC C6J-15E afterburning turbofan engine, providing 15 kN of thrust. The aircraft is designed to be capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,200 kg, allowing it to perform a range of missions including surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes.

The W.27 will be equipped with a variety of sensors and avionics, including a synthetic aperture radar and a multi-spectral targeting system. It will be controlled remotely by a pilot, sensor operator, and intelligence analyst, with additional ground crew for in-theatre support. The aircraft is designed to have a maximum speed of 630 km/h and a range of 8,500 km, with an endurance of 30+ hours. It will also be equipped with a flare/chaff countermeasure dispensing system to defend against enemy threats.

Operational history
The Yu'an W.27 is currently in development, four prototype versions designated W.27YM have been built. They are expected to undergo a series of ground and flight tests to evaluate its performance and functionality, before being cleared for use by the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force with the first flight of the aircraft is expected for late December 2022.

Kodeshia
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Air Force

Prototype Models

 * Yu'an W.27YM
 * F = 原型; Yuánxíng ("Prototype"), M = 模型; Móxíng ("Model")
 * Prototype version, four built.

Production Models

 * Yu'an W.27GZ
 * G = 搜救; Gōngjí ("Attack"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Current production variant with advanced avionics, datalinks, and countermeasures, and strike and combat abilities. Operates as a reconnaissance and strike platform for the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force, an order of units planned.

Operators
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Air Force: has operated W.27s since 20XX. The IKAF has XX W.27GZ in service with more units planned.