TB-001 Twin-Tailed Scorpion

TB-001 Twin-Tailed Scorpion overview

TB-001 Twin-Tailed Scorpion is a twin-engine Chinese MALE strike and reconnaissance UAV with twin boom and tail architecture. External hardpoints support air-to-surface missiles and guided bombs, while the design emphasizes endurance and maritime patrol.

Reported baseline figures include 10-m length, 20-m span, 2,800-kg MTOW, about 300-km/h speed, 6,000-km range, and 35-hour endurance. TB-001A has separately reported higher payload, MTOW, and ceiling, so variant figures should not be merged.

It was first displayed in 2017 and reportedly achieved initial operational capability in 2019. The PLAAF is named as operator, and reporting links activity to Taiwan and Japan, making it relevant to regional MALE-UAV comparisons. For comparison, publicly documented roles and procurement or testing evidence are more reliable than unsupported inference from incomplete specifications, and they should not be treated as confirmation of unreported characteristics.

Armament

Air-to-surface missiles and guided bombs on external hardpoints