Airbus Helicopters VSR700
# Airbus Helicopters VSR700

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

## Design and development

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.

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

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

## Specifications

Data from Airbus

General characteristics

* Capacity: 100 kg (220 lb) mission payload
* Length: 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in)
* Width: 1.24 m (4 ft 1 in)
* Height: 2.28 m (7 ft 6 in)
* Max takeoff weight: 700 kg (1,543 lb)
* Fuel capacity: 185 L (41 imp gal; 49 US gal)
* Powerplant: 1 × Thielert Centurion 2.0 diesel engine, 116 kW (155 hp)
* Main rotor diameter: 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in)

Performance

* Cruise speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
* Endurance: 10 hours or >8 hours 100nm (185 km, 115 miles) from the boat.
* Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
