| VSR700 | |
|---|---|
 VSR700 atILA Berlin Air Show 2018 | |
| General information | |
| Type | unmannedreconnaissancehelicopter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| History | |
| First flight | 8 November 2019 |
| Developed from | Guimbal Cabri G2 |
TheAirbus Helicopters VSR700 is anunmannedreconnaissancehelicopter being developed byAirbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter).
Developed by Airbus, the VSR700 is based on theCabri G2 light helicopter, developed and produced byHélicoptères Guimbal. Airbus was awarded a contract by theFrench 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 AustrianCamcopter S-100 which the French Navy has trialled before.[citation needed]
The drone is designed to eventually deploy fromMistral-class amphibious assault ship, as well as from frigates.[1]
The prototype VSR700 performed its first flight at a drone test centre nearAix-en-Provence, France, on 8 November 2019.[2] In 2025 it was indicated that the French Navy planned to order the system for integration on the French Navy's major surface combatants starting in 2027-28. Initially six systems are to be delivered to the navy.[3]
The proposedanti-submarine warfare version of the drone is equipped with a surface-search radar, 4 Thales Sonoflash sonobuoys andManned-Unmanned Teaming capability with theNH90 NFH.
Data from Airbus[4]
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