Wing Loong II
Wing Loong II is a Chinese export armed ISR aircraft made by AVIC’s Chengdu industrial group. Independent Sudan conflict assessments identify Wing Loong II systems in the foreign-supplied drone ecosystem. The manufacturer and platform identity are well established, but individual Sudan sorties and end-user attribution should remain marked reported.
Wing Loong II at a glance
| Manufacturer | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) / Chengdu Aircraft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Category | Armed ISR UAV |
| Role | Export medium-altitude long-endurance armed reconnaissance UAV. |
| Aliases | Wing Loong 2 · Yilong-2 |
| Evidence status | Reported attribution |
What the public record establishes
Independent Sudan conflict assessments identify Wing Loong II systems in the foreign-supplied drone ecosystem. The manufacturer and platform identity are well established, but individual Sudan sorties and end-user attribution should remain marked reported.
The distinction between platform identity and event attribution matters. A manufacturer page can establish what a drone is; an official military release, UN report, or conflict-monitoring source is needed to establish where it appears in a war. Where those records do not align, this page keeps the uncertainty visible.
This is a non-operational reference page. It explains the manufacturer, platform family, and public conflict record without providing instructions for building, targeting, deploying, or modifying a weapon system.
Wars covered
- Sudan Civil War — April 2023–present
Wing Loong II FAQ
Who makes the Wing Loong II?
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) / Chengdu Aircraft Corporation
Where has the Wing Loong II been documented?
Sudan Civil War
Is the Wing Loong II identification fully confirmed?
Reported attribution. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.