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Techno Sud Vigilant

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Top speed
  
100 km/h

Manufacturer
  
Techno-Sud

Length
  
2.3 m

The Techno-Sud Vigilant is a small UAV helicopter developed in France in the 1990s for reconnaissance and surveillance applications.

It is a helicopter of conventional main-tail rotor configuration, and powered by a 9 kW (12 hp) two-stroke engine. The Vigilant is marketed by Thales, and is being sold to both military and civilian users. Civilian users have accounted for the bulk of sales, using it for applications such as security or environmental monitoring.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: None
  • Length: 2.30 m (7 ft 6 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
  • Gross weight: 40 kg (90 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × piston engine, 9 kW (12 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 100 km/h (60 mph)
  • Endurance: 1 hours
  • Service ceiling: 1,800 m (6,000 ft)

    • References

    Techno-Sud Vigilant Wikipedia
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