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 |