Archive · 2 Oct 2025
China's AS700 Airship Successfully Completes Test Flight
China has created a giant airship called the AS700, like a blimp, that can fly.
It recently had a successful test flight over a tall bridge.
The airship can fly at low altitudes and is designed for different uses.
It can carry passengers and go long distances, making it good for things like watching over areas or helping in emergencies.
The AS700 is powered by helium and it also has an electric version, making it safer and better for the environment.
The airship can fly for a long time without needing to stop, which makes it useful for different missions.
China's AS700 airship completed a successful low-altitude test flight in Guizhou province.
The test validated the airship's performance in low-altitude conditions.
The AS700 is designed for both civilian and potential military applications.
The airship can carry up to 10 passengers and has a maximum range of 700 km.
An electric variant, the AS700D, has completed a scientific mission, focusing on eco-sensitive operations.
- Who
- China's Special Aircraft Research Institute, AVIC
- What
- Completed a successful low-altitude test flight of the AS700 airship.
- When
- The test flight was recently completed. The project began in 2018.
- Where
- Guizhou province, China
- Why
- To validate the airship's performance and broaden its applications for civilian and potential defense use.
- Airship Name
- AS700
- Manufacturer
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
- Max Altitude
- 3,100 meters
- Test Flight Location
- Guizhou province
- Max Passengers
- 10
- Max Range
- 700 km