Multipurpose heavy unmanned helicopter (BPV-500 / GSV-500) by NPP Radar MMS, using a contra-rotating co-axial rotor with no tail rotor. Unveiled ~2019 (MAKS/IMDS) for reconnaissance, surveillance and cargo in land and naval roles.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Heavy VTOL helicopter-type UAV (co-axial) |
| Role | ISR / logistics |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | heavy VTOL |
| Classification | heavy VTOL UAV |
| Mission | ISR, surveillance, cargo delivery, reconnaissance |
| Datalink | line-of-sight |
| Variants | BPV-500, GSV-500 |
| MTOW (kg) | 500 |
| Operators | Russia (trials) |
| Frame type | Helicopter / single-rotor |
| Length (m) | 4.7 |
| Propulsion | combustion (piston/turbine) engine |
| Range (km) | 320 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | marketed for export |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff |
| Autonomy level | pre-programmed / semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 330 |
| Recovery method | vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Max payload (kg) | 150 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 155 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR |
| Production status | prototype / low-rate |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3500 |