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New drone VSR700 for the French Navy made the first independent flight

New drone VSR700 for the French Navy made the first independent flight
Advanced carrier-based reconnaissance unmanned helicopter VSR700, developed for the French Navy, made the first free flight to Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. Before that, all flights were carried out on a safety harness..

According to the press service of the Airbus concern, developing a drone, the free flight of the drone lasted ten minutes and was considered completely successful. It is emphasized, that the tests were conducted by a full-fledged flight sample of the drone, and not equipped with remote control and autonomous flight systems, the Cabri G2 helicopter, on the basis of which the drone was developed.

Flight tests as part of the VSR700 development program are carried out with 2017 of the year, since November last year, a full-fledged flight model of the drone has begun. Tests are slightly behind schedule due to coronavirus pandemic. The machine received modified automatic flight systems. In space, where the pilots were located, placed onboard equipment, and the cockpit glazing was replaced by technical panels

According to available data, the basis for the VSR700 served as a manned two-seater helicopter Guimbal Cabri G2. The drone is capable of staying in the air for up to ten hours without recharging and can cover a distance of up to 185 km. capacity is 250 kg, length - 6,3 m. The diameter of its main rotor is 7,2 m, and the maximum speed of the VSR700 is 160 km / h. In the future, the drone should be part of the armament of the French Navy ships of the frigate and destroyer class.

Demonstration flights from the deck of the ship are scheduled for 2021 year.

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