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Camcopter S-100

Schiebel · Austria

Austrian medium-range VTOL rotary-wing UAS used widely for naval and land ISR. Over 540 units built, in service since 2005.

CountryAustria
SubcategoryVTOL / Hybrid
SubtypeVTOL rotary-wing UAV
RoleReconnaissance and surveillance
ClassTactical
ClassificationMedium-range VTOL UAS
MissionISR, surveillance (land and maritime)
VariantsS-100; heavy-fuel variant
MTOW (kg)200
OperatorsUAE, French Navy, Royal Navy, US Navy, German Navy
Frame typeMultirotor
Length (m)3.11
PropulsionRotary
Range (km)200
Combat-provenYes
Export statusWidely exported
Launch methodVertical take-off
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)360
Recovery methodVertical landing
Year introduced2005
Max payload (kg)50
Max speed (km/h)220
Standard sensorsEO/IR payloads
Production statusIn production
Notable engagementsUsed in Libya conflict; naval ISR operations
Service ceiling (m)5500
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: schiebel.net/products/camcopter-s-100