全球首款，首飞成功！“彩虹”家族再上新

Core Insights - The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 11th Academy has successfully conducted the maiden flight of the world's first hybrid-powered unmanned transport aircraft, the Rainbow YH-1000S, on February 1 in Liangping, Chongqing [1] - The Rainbow YH-1000S is a new model developed to meet global market demands, following the successful maiden flight of the Rainbow YH-1000 unmanned transport aircraft in May 2025 [1] - This large unmanned transport aircraft is designed for various applications, including international logistics, emergency rescue, weather modification, ocean monitoring, and maritime supervision [1] Technical Advancements - The unmanned aircraft's maiden flight featured a high-power hybrid powertrain developed in collaboration with a leading electric vehicle company, significantly reducing takeoff and landing distances while enhancing payload capacity and range [3] - This marks the first instance of cross-industry integration between the drone and automotive sectors in China, leveraging shared supply chain resources and modular production to substantially lower the research and manufacturing costs of unmanned aircraft [3]