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HC-245

Unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2024Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 2.4 m
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System
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerHoneycomb AerospaceMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Wingspan0.62 m2 ftMed[1]
Height0.9 m3 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight85 kg187 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Speed108 km/h67 mph · 58 ktMed[1]
Range270 km168 mi · 146 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling5,500 m18,045 ftMed[1]
Endurance300min @ no load / 150min @ 30kgMed[1]
Summary

The HC-245 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is marketed as a “large payload unmanned helicopter” with high power, compact size, and low fuel consumption, aimed at tasks that need both range and lift rather than small quadcopter-style drones.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. HC-245 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-08-26 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import