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Vigilus (Airbus VSR700)

Airbus Helicopters · France

No defense product named 'Vigilus' could be verified; the entry corresponds to the Airbus VSR700, a light unmanned helicopter based on the Guimbal Cabri G2, developed by Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for naval ISR/ASW.

CountryFrance
SubcategoryVTOL / Hybrid
SubtypeRotary-wing naval UAS
RoleNaval ISR / ASW
ClassTactical
ClassificationMilitary unmanned aerial system
MissionNaval ISR, ASW
VariantsVSR700
Notable partnersNaval Group, Helicopteres Guimbal, French Navy
MTOW (kg)700
OperatorsFrench Navy (on order)
Frame typeMultirotor
PropulsionPiston
Range (km)185
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodVertical takeoff (shipborne)
Autonomy levelFully autonomous
Endurance (min)600
Recovery methodVertical landing (shipborne)
Max payload (kg)100
Max speed (km/h)185
Standard sensorsEO/IR turret; maritime radar; sonobuoys
Production statusIn development / on order
Service ceiling (m)6000
Airframe / lift typeSingle-rotor / helicopter
Control / autonomy levelFully autonomous (human-off-the-loop, AI-navigated)
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionICE – petrol
Range / enduranceMedium range (150–650 km)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – large
Speed regimeHigh (150–400 km/h)
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass III – MALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.airbus.com/en/products-services/defence/uas/vsr700