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 |
| Airframe / lift type | Single-rotor / helicopter |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop), Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Delivery / logistics |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol, Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Smuggling / payload delivery, Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |