Bell V-247 Vigilant
Derived from V-280 Valor
2023
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First unveiled on August 2016, the V-247 is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) tiltrotor proposed to be used by the U.S. Marines.
The Vigilant is a single-engine sea-based platform capable to operate from frigate type ships with a 250 knots cruise speed at a 450 nautical miles distance in a 11 hours long mission. About half the size of the V-22 Osprey, is classified as a Group 5 UAS and could be ready for production by 2023.
The Vigilant is a single-engine sea-based platform capable to operate from frigate type ships with a 250 knots cruise speed at a 450 nautical miles distance in a 11 hours long mission. About half the size of the V-22 Osprey, is classified as a Group 5 UAS and could be ready for production by 2023.
