| VSR700 | |
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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 |
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 is an unmanned reconnaissance helicopter being developed by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter).
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] 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 proposed anti-submarine warfare version of the drone is equipped with a surface-search radar, 4 Thales Sonoflash sonobuoys and Manned-Unmanned Teaming capability with the NH90 NFH.
Data from Airbus [4]
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