Morocco Expands Drone Fleet with New Chinese Combat Aircraft

Morocco continues its policy of strengthening its defensive capabilities and expanding its fleet of advanced drones. It has signed a new agreement with China for the acquisition of the TB-001K combat drone, nicknamed the "Twin-Tailed Scorpion", reports Spanish media. The unit price of this drone is around $280,000, or two million Chinese yuan. This acquisition is part of a series of agreements concluded between Morocco and China in recent years, aimed at strengthening the technological superiority of the Moroccan army through the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment and weapons.

Designed by the Chinese group Sichuan Tengden, the TB-001K drone stands out for its ability to carry up to 1.5 tons of ammunition and its exceptional endurance, which can reach 8,000 kilometers with a continuous flight time of 40 hours. The aircraft can also operate at a maximum altitude of 10,000 meters, which gives it a strategic role in reconnaissance and attack missions.

The TB-001 is a twin-engine, twin-tailed reconnaissance and attack drone. It can be dedicated to emergency rescue, patrol and transport missions. Built mainly of composite materials, the Chinese drone can carry a variety of lightweight missiles for ground attacks, such as light vehicles and personnel.