AVIC AW is a series of Chinese UAVs developed by Beijing Wisewell Avionics Technology Co., Ltd. (北京维思韦尔航空电子技术有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Some models of AW series are currently under evaluation of Chinese military and various local law enforcement agencies.
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AW-2 Falcon Hawk
AW-2 Falcon Hawk (Sun Ying, or Sunying, 隼鹰) is miniature UAV of tractor configuration with T-tail, and the propulsion comes from a two-blade propeller driven by an engine.
AW-4 Shark II
AW-4 Shark II (Sha Yu or Shayu鲨鱼) is a light UAV of conventional layout with V-tail, and proplusion comes from a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine. Specification:
AW-12
AW-12 is the latest addition to AW series by Wisewell. This piston driven UAV is also known as AW-12A. The existence of AW-12/12A was first revealed by its developer at the 5th Zhuhai Airshow in 2004, and by 2011, development is reportedly complete.