China says its UAVs had been exported to 10 countries

In an exclusive interview with China Daily, the chief drone designer at China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, revealed that ” 20 military users from more than 10 foreign countries” are using the country’s unmanned aerial vehicles.

Iraq CH4 UAV
Photos: Iraqi Ministry of Defense

“Our best-selling type so far is the CH-3, while the CH-4 has also received many orders,” Shi Wen said.

China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics has so far develop five variants in its CH-family. The latest version, CH-5, is willing for government approval for export.

Shi said the first sale occurred in 2003 when a South Asian country bought several CH-1s.