China has test-flown its first remotely piloted helicopter developed by the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The unmanned Seagull is similar to the Russian Kamov Ka-32, with contra-rotating blades and twin tail fin. The 300kg machine is powered by an (60kW) 80shp engine.
Source: Flight International
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