AEP100 Turboprop Engine and W5000 Cargo Drone
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: China
Source: CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
The AEP100 is a state-of-the-art turboprop engine developed by AE General Aviation Power Tech, a subsidiary of AECC, designed to equip the W5000, a twin-engine cargo drone with a 5-ton payload capacity and a range of 2,600 km. The W5000 will be the world's largest transport drone, intended to reduce China's dependence on foreign aircraft engines in the general aviation sector. The project is in th
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Commercial
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The AEP100 is a state-of-the-art turboprop engine developed by AE General Aviation Power Tech, a subsidiary of AECC, designed to equip the W5000, a twin-engine cargo drone with a 5-ton payload capacity and a range of 2,600 km. The W5000 will be the world's largest transport drone, intended to reduce China's dependence on foreign aircraft engines in the general aviation sector. The project is in the final phase of type certification with the Civil Aviation Administration of China, expected to be completed in 2027. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
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Country | China |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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