技术性能已远超海外，国产“空中无人机航母”月底有望迎来首飞

Group 1 - The "Jiutian" drone has completed structural assembly and is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of June 2023, featuring advanced specifications such as a wingspan of 25 meters, maximum takeoff weight of 16 tons, and a maximum flight altitude of 15,000 meters [1] - The drone's unique "heterogeneous hive mission bay" can accommodate over a hundred loitering munitions or small drones, earning it the nickname "aerial drone carrier" [1] - Huachuang Securities indicates that the "Jiutian" drone's technical performance surpasses that of the US MQ-9 "Reaper" drone, marking a significant leap for China in unmanned combat capabilities [1] Group 2 - Over the past decade, the US has led the world in drone military trade orders, totaling 10.14 billion TIV, while China ranks second with 9.35 billion TIV [2] - Future demand for Chinese drones is expected to stem from four main areas: the need for medium and large reconnaissance-strike drones, collaborative combat drone standardization, international military trade, and expendable drone training [2] - By 2028, the annual demand value for military drones in China is projected to exceed 40 billion yuan [2] Group 3 - The drone industry is experiencing rapid development, with domestic drone equipment construction and global military trade expected to drive significant growth in the sector [3] - The table provided outlines the demand for various types of drones, indicating a total market space of 417.5 billion yuan, with specific demand for medium drones at 82 units and large drones at 18 units [3]