In Russia, the development of the V-700 heavy unmanned helicopter, designed for use in hard-to-reach areas of the Arctic and Siberia, is nearing completion. This was reported by the press service of the Aeromax group of companies. The project is being implemented by the Ikar team with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. This is reported by reported by.
This helicopter has a payload capacity of up to 700 kilograms and is planned to be used for cargo transportation, firefighting, and search-and-rescue operations. The device is equipped with a VK-650V turboshaft engine, certified for helicopters weighing up to 4 tons.
Based on domestic components, this technology will enable the serial production of heavy unmanned systems. The V-700 platform will serve as a foundation for certifying even more complex and heavy vehicles in the future.
According to the plan, the assembly of the prototype will be completed by the end of 2026. The first flight tests of the new unmanned helicopter are expected to begin in early 2027.
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