Schiebel Camcopter S-100
Schiebel · Austria · first flew 2003 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 is an Austrian unmanned helicopter designed for naval and land-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Streamlined pod fuselage with twin co-axial blades |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Compact unmanned rotorcraft with co-axial rotor system
- Austrian VTOL UAV used for naval reconnaissance
- Streamlined pod fuselage with twin co-axial blades
Small co-axial helicopter UAV with a smooth composite fuselage, no tail rotor, retractable skids, and interchangeable sensor pods beneath the belly.
Specifications
- The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 has a length of 3.11 m (10 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 3.4 m (11 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Developed by Schiebel Elektronische Geräte of Vienna, the S-100 first flew in 2003 and has been adopted by numerous military and coastguard operators worldwide. Its co-axial rotor design eliminates the need for a tail rotor, making it compact for ship-deck operations.
Variants
Variants differ mainly in sensor payloads — electro-optical/IR turrets, radar, or maritime patrol sensors — rather than fundamental airframe changes.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the naval forces of the UAE, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and others, as well as various coastguards and border agencies for maritime surveillance.
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