Camcopter S-100

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Camcopter S-100
Camcopter S-100

The Camcopter S-100 is a helicopter drone, produced by the Austrian company Schiebel. It was developed from 2003 to 2005. At an MTOW of 200 kg its endurance is 6 hours. It has a maximum speed of 220 km/h and a ceiling of 18 000 ft. It is powered by a 55 hp Diamond engine and can carry various payloads, such as EO and IR sensors.

The launch customer for the S-100 was the UAE Army, which ordered 40 aircraft with an option for 40 more. The aircraft was ordered by three more undisclosed nations, with total orders reaching 200.

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Recently Pakistan Navy tested the Camcopter S-100 from one of its ship in the Arabian Sea.