AV500W
AV500W
Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
AV500W
Designation
AV500W
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
Manufacturer
AVIC
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The AV500W is an autonomous unmanned rotorcraft developed by AVIC of China to perform both reconnaissance and combat missions. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 450 kilometers with a maximum speed of 170 kilometers per hour and 4,000 meters ceiling. The rotorcraft can transport 120 kilograms of weapons and/or sensor payloads. The AV500W can remain airborne between four to eight hours depending on the payload. In combat mod, it can carry up to four air-to-ground missiles weighing eight kilograms each and having a maximum range of five kilometers. The AV500W unmanned helicopter existence was revealed at China Helicopter Expo in September 2017.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
0
Service Ceiling
5000 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
Status
Active
Origin
China
Contractor
AVIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
July 2019
First Flight
August 2017
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Dimensions — Length
7.2 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
500 kilogram
Mass — Payload
175 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
5,000 meter
Speed — Cruise Speed
170 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
5 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: FT-8D (2)
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003537
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.2 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
500 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
China
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