Chinese Military Researchers Propose Embedding Radar Arrays Directly Into Aircraft Wings

By Bojan Stojkovski · Interesting Engineering · 2026-10-24

Interesting Engineering reports that designers at the AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute are exploring a move away from bulky, top-mounted radar domes. This new proposal involves integrating sensors and control hardware into the wing structure of unmanned aircraf

Interesting Engineering reports that designers at the AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute are exploring a move away from bulky, top-mounted radar domes. This new proposal involves integrating sensors and control hardware into the wing structure of unmanned aircraf