“长鹰8” 大型货运无人机在郑州首飞成功

      2026年3月31日，由中国兵器工业集团旗下北京北方长鹰无人机科技有限公司自主研发的 “长鹰8” 大型货运无人机在郑州上街机场成功完成首飞。该机最大起飞重量达7吨，是迄今全球首飞成功的最大货运无人机，填补了我国7吨级无人运输平台空白。

On March 31, 2026, the "NORINCO LUCA" large cargo drone, independently developed by Beijing NORINCO Changying UAV Technology Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation), successfully completed its maiden flight at Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport. With a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tons, it is the largest cargo drone ever to successfully complete a maiden flight worldwide, filling the gap in China's 7-ton class unmanned transport platform.

      当日，这架翼展25米、机长17米的 “无人空中重卡” 沿跑道滑行280米后平稳升空，经过约30分钟的飞行后精准着陆，顺利完成智能飞控、动力燃油、飞行品质等全系统关键科目验证。

On that day, the "unmanned aerial heavy truck," with a wingspan of 25 meters and a length of 17 meters, taxied 280 meters along the runway before smoothly taking off. After approximately 30 minutes of flight, it landed precisely, successfully completing verification of key system test items including intelligent flight control, power and fuel systems, and flight quality.

      “长鹰8” 最大载重能力达3.5吨，最大航程超过3000公里，起降距离小于500米，可在简易跑道、高原、海岛等复杂地形部署。飞机配备18立方米全封闭货舱，采用前后双舱门贯通式设计，最快15分钟即可完成整机装卸，还可拓展至应急救援、边境巡逻等多元场景。

The "NORINCO LUCA" has a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tons, a maximum range exceeding 3,000 kilometers, and requires a takeoff and landing distance of less than 500 meters, enabling operation in complex environments such as makeshift runways, plateaus, and islands. Equipped with an 18-cubic-meter fully enclosed cargo compartment featuring a front and rear dual-door through-passage design, the aircraft allows for complete loading and unloading in as fast as 15 minutes, and can be expanded to multiple scenarios including emergency rescue and border patrol.

      该机搭载双发国产涡桨发动机，关键系统采用多重安全冗余设计，集成智能健康监测与故障自诊断功能，全航段可实现无人干预自主飞行。

Powered by dual domestically produced turboprop engines, the drone adopts multiple safety redundancies for critical systems, integrates intelligent health monitoring and fault self-diagnosis capabilities, and enables autonomous flight throughout the entire mission without human intervention.

      郑州上街机场作为首飞地，拥有2000 米 ×45米跑道和完善的通信导航设施，是郑州国家通用航空产业综合示范区的核心载体。该示范区是全国首批26个通用航空产业综合示范区之一，已入驻通航企业59家，形成了覆盖制造、运营、服务的全产业链条。

Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport, the site of the maiden flight, features a 2,000-meter by 45-meter runway and comprehensive communication and navigation facilities. It serves as the core hub of the Zhengzhou National General Aviation Industry Comprehensive Demonstration Zone, one of the first 26 such zones in China. The zone is now home to 59 general aviation enterprises, forming a complete industrial chain covering manufacturing, operations, and services.

      郑州航空港经济综合实验区2025年货邮吞吐量突破100万吨，跻身全球百万吨级货运枢纽，为 “长鹰8” 后续规模化应用提供了物流产业支撑。

The Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone recorded a cargo throughput exceeding 1 million tons in 2025, ranking it among the world's million-ton-level freight hubs. This provides strong logistics industry support for the subsequent large-scale application of the "NORINCO LUCA."