12.12.2019

Argentina develops rotary-wing UAS for naval operations

Argentina develops rotary-wing UAS for naval operations – link

Source: Jane’s

Argentine company INVAP is working with the national helicopter manufacturer Cicaré on the development of the UAV
The UAV, which is to be geared towards maritime operations, will be an autonomous, compact, and tactical medium-range shipborne system that can operate in severe weather conditions: the aircraft’s materials and components are protected against corrosion, rain, and strong winds
Powered by two piston-engines, the UAV weighs 80 kg with a modular payload system; has a top speed of 95 km/h; and an endurance of six hours
The platform is billed as providing an ‘over-the-horizon’ surveillance capability for surface vessels

Argentina obtains a certain history in designing and manufacturing UAS for local use however none have entered operational service up to this point
Argentina’s Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) Vigia 2A tactical system weighing at 380 kg
The Aukan weighing up to 100 kg
Argentina operates IAI’s Bird Eye 400 / 650 mini UAS for border control operations