VSR700 technical information
Airbus’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system – which can be stationed aboard frigates and destroyers alongside manned helicopters – offers the best balance of payload capability, endurance, and operational costs.
Technical data
Metric
Performance
| Endurance | 8 hours with full ISR payloads |
| Payloads | Rapid role change, multiple payloads (EO/IR, Radar, COMINT, AIS, etc.) |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h I 100kt |
| Ceiling | 6,000 m |
Dimensions
| Length | 6.2 m |
| Height | 2.28 m |
| Main rotor diameter | 7.2 m |
Characteristics
| Propulsion | Aviation-certified engine Diesel fuel and jet fuel |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 760 kg |
| Max wind for takeoff & landing | 74 km/h I 40 Kt |
Imperial
Performance
| Endurance | 8 hours with full ISR payloads |
| Payloads | Rapid role change, multiple payloads (EO/IR, Radar, COMINT, AIS, etc.) |
| Maximum speed | 100 kts |
| Ceiling | 20,000 ft |
Dimensions
| Length | 19.6 ft |
| Height | 7.4 ft |
| Main rotor diameter | 23.5 ft |
Characteristics
| Propulsion | Aviation certified engine Diesel fuel and jet fuel |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,675 lb |
| Max wind for takeoff & landing | 40 kts |
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