Tanan 300 is a VTOL tactical unmanned helicopter developed by Cassidian (now Airbus DS), optimized for maritime and land surveillance. Diesel-powered single-rotor design unveiled in 2012.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | VTOL rotary-wing tactical UAS |
| Role | Maritime/tactical ISR |
| Classification | Tactical VTOL UAS |
| Mission | maritime surveillance, ISR, reconnaissance, SIGINT/ELINT/COMINT |
| Variants | Tanan 300 |
| MTOW (kg) | 300 |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Length (m) | 4.3 |
| Propulsion | Diesel engine, single main rotor |
| Range (km) | 180 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 480 |
| Recovery method | vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Max payload (kg) | 50 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 150 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR, ELINT, COMINT |
| Production status | Development/limited |
| Combat radius (km) | 180 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4000 |
| Airframe / lift type | VTOL hybrid – quadplane |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | EW / decoy, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – heavy fuel |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |