Dongfang W.55

The Dongfang W.55 is a, (UCAV) built by the Dongfang Aerospace Industries.

Design
The Dongfang W.55 operate at altitudes above commercial air traffic and features all-weather capability, de-icing systems, automatic takeoff and landing (ATOL) systems, and triple-redundant avionics.

Prototype Models

 * Dongfang W.55YM
 * F = 原型; Yuánxíng ("Prototype"), M = 模型; Móxíng ("Model")
 * Prototype version, six built.

Production Models

 * Dongfang W.55Z
 * Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Initial production variant. The unarmed reconnaissance variant for the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force. Initial delivery were made in 2019. A total of 10 were built and remain in active service.


 * Dongfang W.55GZ
 * G = 搜救; Gōngjí ("Attack"), Z = 侦察; Zhēnchá ("Reconnaissance")
 * Current production variant with full strike and combat abilities. Operates as a high-altitude long endurance reconnaissance and strike platform for the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force, 60 ordered with 36 in active service.

Operators
 Kodeshia
 * Imperial Kodeshi Air Force: has operated W.55s since 2019. The IKAF has 10 W.55Z and 36 W.55GZ in active service with 24 still on order.