The Moroccan armed forces are working to improve their air capabilities by buying the Chinese drone TB-001, also known as the “Twin-Tailed Scorpion”. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is special because it can carry up to 1.5 tons of ammunition and fly continuously for up to 40 hours, with a maximum range of 8,000 kilometers and an operational altitude of up to 10,000 meters. The price of one of these drones is about 2 million yuan, which is around $280,000, according to Moroccan sources.
The TB-001 is a drone with two tails and two engines, used for recognition. It was made by the Chinese company Sichuan Tengden Sci-Tech Innovation Co., Ltd. The drone has a wingspan of 18 meters, is 8.8 meters long, and 2.7 meters high. It can weigh up to 1,950 kilograms at takeoff and has a maximum range of 8,500 kilometers. The drone is made mostly of composite materials, which allows it to take off from short distances and fly efficiently at high altitudes.
This drone can do many different jobs, such as helping in emergencies, providing weather services, patrolling large areas, and transporting things by air. It can also be equipped with light missiles to attack targets on the ground, like small vehicles.