China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics or CAAA (in Chinese: 中国航天空气动力技术研究院) is a research and manufacturing organization for rockets, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).[1] Headquartered in Beijing, China , it is a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[2][3]
CAAA produces the popular China's military export Rainbow UAVs, as well as the PW UAVs.[4]
Founded in 1956, CAAA was formerly known as Beijing Institute of Aerodynamics (BIA) and 701st Institute of CASC. Nowadays, it is also known as the 11th Academy of CASC.