CHINA has unveiled a terrifying new drone hailed as the world's deadliest unmanned combat aircraft.

With a range of up to 12,500 miles, the CH-5 can fly further than any other to carry out spying and bombing missions over several days.

5 Drone can fly further than any other with a range of 12,500 miles Credit: Ruptly

5 Earlier versions of drone have been used to wipe out IS fanatics Credit: Ruptly

5 China's latest drone is equipped for bombing and spying missions Credit: Ruptly

Its payload includes smart bombs, missiles and high-tech radar jammers, The Daily Star reports.

The hardware was unveiled after a top US army chief claimed “World War Three with China is inevitable.”

5 CH-5 was revealed at Chinese military airshow Credit: Ruptly

5 China has just unveiled it's J-20 stealth fighter Credit: AP:Associated Press

China recently declared the US as a real threat to Russian and Chinese security.

The CH-5 was revealed at a Chinese air show, the day after military chiefs unveiled a new stealth fighter jet

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Older versions of the drone have already been used to wipe out IS and Boko Haram fanatics.

The new model could soon be in action in war zones all over the world.

Chief designer Shi Wen said: “Several foreign nations have expressed intentions to purchase the CH-5 and we are in talks with them.”

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