Airbus Helicopters VSR700

The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 in an unmanned reconnaissance helicopter currently being developed by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) and Naval Group.

VSR700
VSR700 at ILA Berlin Air Show 2018
Role unmanned reconnaissance helicopter
National origin France
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 8 November 2019
Developed from Guimbal Cabri G2

Design and development

Developed on request from the French Navy, it is based on the Cabri G2 light helicopter, developed and produced by Hélicoptères Guimbal. With a maximum take-off weight around 700 kg (1,500 lb), it is a larger aircraft than the Austrian Camcopter S-100 that the French Navy has trialed before.

The drone is designed to eventually deploy from Mistral-class amphibious assault ship, as well as from frigates.[1]

The prototype VSR700 performed its first flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence, France, on 8 November 2019.[2]

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See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

  • Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout

Related lists

References
  1. "Airbus Helicopters et DCNS dévoilent le VSR 700".
  2. VSR700 prototype performs first flight
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