Russia converts “stolen” Ukrainian helicopter into drone
Russian Helicopters Holding Company, a division of the Rostec State Corporation, announced a new remote-controlled aircraft system at the arms show “Army 2022”.
“BAS-750 is the “oldest brother” of BAS-200 . unmanned aerial vehicle. It continues the line of multifunctional unmanned systems capable of tackling a wide range of tasks. These include search, surveying, mapping, monitoring of farmland, roads, reservoirs, oil and gas infrastructure, power supply lines, communications and pipelines, as well as transportation. Freight. The drone is capable of transporting cargo weighing up to 200 kg by air at a speed of 180 km/h, said Oleg Yevtushenko, CEO of Rostec.
The BAS-750 is designed for aerial video monitoring and surveillance, transportation and delivery as well as radio forwarding. The drone is capable of carrying 200kg of cargo and flying over 150km.
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“In a typical configuration, the rotary-wing drone is equipped with an optoelectronic system, five cameras that rotate around the clock and the ability to return to the point of departure even when there is no data available,” said Oleg Gulyaev. satellite navigation data. First Deputy General Director of Russian Helicopters holds.
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian AK1-3 Sanka helicopter appears to have become the basis for the new remote-controlled aircraft system.
According to some reports, like a report from Wing.com.uaannounced drones incorporating Belarusian remote control units installed with Ukrainian AK1-3 helicopters, delivered to Russia before 2013.
The AK1-3 Sanka is a two-seat, three-wing, single-engine light utility helicopter manufactured by the Ukraine-based company Aerocopter Co.