Airbus' VSR700 unmanned aerial vehicle conducts first flight in France

The VSR700 unmanned aerial system by Airbus successfully completed its first test flight in southern France on November 8th. The aircraft performed multiple takeoffs and landings, with the longest flight lasting about 10 minutes. It has a maximum speed of 185 km/h and was tethered with 30-meter cables during the test. Based on the Gimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, the VSR700 is designed to operate on ships alongside other helicopters. It features an advanced flight control system, a payload bay instead of a cockpit, and specialized avionics. The aircraft can carry multiple full-size naval sensors and has an endurance of eight hours with a full payload.

What was the duration of the longest flight during the VSR700's first test?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the maximum speed of the VSR700?

• 150 km/h

• 165 km/h

• 185 km/h

• 200 km/h

On what helicopter model is the VSR700 based?

• Gimbal Cabri G2

• Bell 206

• Robinson R44

• Eurocopter AS350

What replaces the cockpit in the VSR700?

• A fuel tank

• A payload bay

• A passenger cabin

• A cargo hold

How long can the VSR700 operate with a full payload?

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

• 4 hours