PW-1 UAV is a name of a series of Chinese UAVs developed by developed by China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamicsof China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), also known as the 11th Academy of CASC, or 701st Research Institute. As of end of 2013, a total of two have been publicized, PW-1 and PW-2, which are derivatives of CASC CH-1 and CASC CH-2 respectively. Both PW-1 and PW-2 share the following characteristics:
PW-1 UAV is the first member of PW series UAV, and it is in twin-boom layout with a pair of skids as landing gear. Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the rear end of the fuselage.
PW series uav is an advanced multi-purpose medium and short range unmanned aerial vehicle system with autonomous flight and real-time image transmission capabilities. It has been formed into a variety of models with optimized shape, long endurance, strong payload suitability, simple maintenance and high equipment cost and efficiency ratio. It is mainly used for battlefield reconnaissance, correcting artillery fire, data relay, intelligence gathering and electronic warfare.
