Airbus Helicopters VSR700

VSR700
Type:	Helicopter drone
Design country:	France
Manufacturer:	Airbus Helicopters, Guimbal

The VSR700 is a helicopter drone of the manufacturer Airbus Helicopters . It is based on the Guimbal Cabri G2 and is being developed for the French Navy as part of the Système de Drones Aériens de la Marine procurement program. For the aircraft powered by a diesel engine, a flight time of over 10 hours is aimed for. The maximum take-off weight MTOW is 760 kg with a payload of up to 250 kg. While Airbus Helicopters takes on the development of the aircraft, the partner DCNS is responsible for the integration into the ship's systems.

Use and equipment

The VSR700 is intended for sea ​​reconnaissance . It can be equipped with radar , daylight and infrared cameras. Also sonar buoys are possible payload. Inflatable life rafts could be carried for rescue tasks .

The first flight attempts were made in June 2017, initially with a safety pilot on board. Attempts at sea on board the French frigate Forbin , a Horizon-class ship , followed. Military approval is aimed for in 2019 and the first possible delivery in 2020.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Data
MTOW	760 kg
payload	250 kg
length	6.2 m
Rotor diameter	7.2 m
height	2.28 m
Top speed	101 kt (187 km / h (MTOW, sea level))
Service ceiling	20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Engine power	155 PS (approx. 110 kW)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} flugrevue.de: DCNS and Airbus Helicopters are working together on drone. Retrieved October 26, 2017 . 
2. ↑ navaldrones.com: VSR700. Retrieved October 26, 2017 . 
3. ↑ navaltoday.com: Airbus starts autonomous flights of VSR700 Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV). Retrieved October 26, 2017 . 
4. ↑ ^{a b} ainonline.com: Airbus Starts Autonomous Flights of VSR700 Helo. Retrieved October 26, 2017 . 
5. ↑ ^{a b c} navyrecognition.com: In details: VSR700 VTOL UAV - The Likely Future Unmanned Helicopter of the French Navy. Retrieved October 26, 2017 . 
6. ↑ FlightGlobal: Airbus VSR700 begins flight trials. Retrieved October 26, 2017 .