The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 is an unmanned reconnaissance helicopter being developed by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter).
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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 |
Developed by Airbus, the VSR700 is based on the Cabri G2 light helicopter, developed and produced by Hélicoptères Guimbal. Airbus was awarded a contract by the French Navy toward the end of 2017. With a maximum take-off weight around 700 kg (1,500 lb), it is a larger aircraft than the Austrian Camcopter S-100 which the French Navy has trialled before.[citation needed]
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]
Data from Airbus[3]
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