Overview

• The rear‑view image shows a flying‑wing aircraft with landing gear down and split rudders deployed, consistent with takeoff or landing.
• Analysts say the type’s identity is unconfirmed, with labels such as WZ‑X and CH‑7 circulating, though the CH‑7 is considered smaller than the aircraft pictured.
• Open‑source assessments suggest a wingspan near 170 feet if it matches a similar airframe seen earlier at Malan air base in Xinjiang.
• The aircraft’s proportions resemble U.S. high‑altitude stealth designs and point to a HALE ISR role supporting sensor‑to‑shooter networks.
• The image’s source and date are unclear, and some observers suggest the timing could be a deliberate pre‑parade leak ahead of China’s 3 September military display.