en.Wedoany.com Reported - Russian developer Aeromax has completed the preliminary and conceptual design phases of the V-700 heavy unmanned helicopter system, transitioning to the preparation of production documentation for prototype aircraft manufacturing, marking the project's shift from architecture definition to detailed engineering. Earlier this year, the company initiated the model review process under the Russian certification framework. According to the project plan, factory and certification tests are scheduled for 2027 to 2028, with type certification targeted for April 2029 under an existing agreement with the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The completed design phase determined the aircraft configuration and established baseline solutions for onboard systems. The V-700 integrates machine vision capabilities and autonomous route generation functions to support obstacle avoidance during operations.
The V-700 is positioned as a heavy unmanned rotorcraft platform with a payload capacity of 700 kilograms and a maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 kilograms. Published performance metrics include a maximum range of 480 kilometers and a cruising speed of 200 kilometers per hour, implying an endurance of approximately 2.5 hours, though the developer has not independently verified this figure.
A notable feature of the project is the integration of the VK-650V turboshaft engine, which is being applied to an unmanned platform for the first time. The engine has received type certification and is also planned for use in Russian rotorcraft programs such as the Kamov Ka-226T, Ansat-M, and Mil Mi-34M1.
The certification process currently includes evaluations of the aircraft layout, maintainability, and accessibility of major systems before transitioning to the production of flight-test aircraft. Aeromax states that the V-700 is the largest unmanned helicopter system currently announced for certification in Russia.
The company positions the platform for logistics, cargo transport, monitoring, and search and rescue missions in remote environments. Potential users include government agencies, energy sector operators, and logistics providers supporting activities in Siberia, the Russian Far East, and the Arctic region. Commercial drone operators are also identified as a potential customer base.
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