China showcased the Hongdu GJ-11 stealth drone at the Beijing Exhibition Center which is currently underway at an event themed Forging Ahead in the New Era.Hongdu GJ-11 stealth drone is a stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle jointly designed by Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute (SYADI), Shenyang Aerospace University (SAU) and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG). Manufactured by Hongdu, it descends from AVIC 601-S program, being one of the proof of concept design winners.The Hongdu GJ-11 stealth drone is powered by a single turbofan engine and has a flying wing design with a wingspan of 14 metres (46 ft), featuring an internal weapons bay and a stealthy propelling nozzle.The drone is reportedly capable of taking off autonomously from Type 075 amphibious assault ships. The stealthy drone could deploy swarming air-launched decoys or electronic warfare systems, in addition to launching precision-guided munitions.