KUS-VH Unmanned Helicopter (based on MD 500 “Little Bird”)
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| Product Name | KUS-VH Unmanned Helicopter (based on MD 500 “Little Bird”) |
| Model Number | KUS-VH |
| Brand | Korean Air Aerospace Division (in collaboration with ADD) |
| Category | Armed Unmanned Rotary-Wing Aerial Vehicle (Helicopter UAV) |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
| Material | Modified airframe from MD 500 light helicopter, outfitted with autonomous flight systems and strike capability. |
| Applications | High-risk military and civilian missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike in tactical environments. |
The KUS-VH (Korean Unmanned System – Vertical Helicopter) is an unmanned version of the MD 500 “Little Bird” light-attack helicopter, developed by Korean Air with Boeing support. First flown optionally piloted in 2016 and fully unmanned by 2019, it can operate continuously for up to six hours with a payload capacity of 440 kg. The system includes a flight control computer, tactical navigation systems, propulsion control, and electro-mechanical rotor actuators. Engineered for both day and night strike and reconnaissance missions, the platform has been considered in multiple roles—including manned-unmanned teaming with manned AH-64E Apaches.
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