Unmanned Aerial System "Made in Vietnam" at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024

23 Desember 2024

VU-R70 medium-altitude light reconnaissance UAV (photo: BaoQDND)

Vietnam's modern UAV fleet to appear at the 2024 International Defense Exhibition

At the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, units will introduce many modern equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), thereby affirming Vietnam's defense technology potential and self-reliance capacity.

These products serve the missions of reconnaissance, target designation and precise attack, helping the force to operate proactively in all situations. At the exhibition, the booth of Viettel High Tech Industry Corporation has 3 types of UAVs, including  reconnaissance UAVs, suicide UAVs and multi-purpose UAVs. All of these UAV products are mastered by Viettel, researched, developed and manufactured 100% domestically. 

Among them, the VU-R70 medium-range light reconnaissance UAV stands out with its flexible day and night surveillance capabilities, long operating time and high speed. With a wingspan of 3.1m, a length of 1.7m and a maximum take-off weight of 26kg, the VU-R70 can operate continuously for 4.5 hours and reach a maximum speed of 120km/h. 

The integrated electro-optical camera system allows day/night observation, laser range measurement with HD resolution. 

VU-C2 suicide UAV (kamikaze UAV) (photo: VNExpress) 

The AI ​​technology integrated into the camera system also allows the VU-R70 to search, detect, and identify targets completely automatically, then indicate targets to the fire force and send information to the Command Center in real time. In particular, the VU-R70 is also equipped with the ability to take off and land completely automatically in the vertical direction (VTOL), increasing flexibility in mission deployment. 

In addition, the VU-R50 short-range light reconnaissance UAV is the optimal vehicle for fast and accurate reconnaissance missions. With a wingspan of 3.2m, a length of 2.2m and a maximum take-off weight of 26kg, the VU-R50 can operate continuously for 3 hours at a maximum speed of 120km/h. 

Like the VU-R70, the VU-R50's electro-optical camera system is also equipped with day/night observation capabilities, a laser rangefinder and high-resolution images. Its compact design and flexible operation make the VU-R50 an effective surveillance tool in tactical situations.

VU-QL1 vertical reconnaissance UAV (photo: BaoQDND)

Notable at this exhibition is the presence of the VU-C2 suicide UAV (cruise bullet) with the ability to precisely attack battlefield targets. 

The VU-C2 is equipped with an optical-electronic warhead and homing head, integrated with AI, allowing for fully automatic search, detection and locking of targets and attacking targets when ordered by the commander. T

his weapon has a wingspan of 1.5m, a length of 1.1m and a maximum take-off weight of 8kg, a continuous operating time of 40 minutes, reaching a maximum target attack speed of up to more than 130km/h. 

The entire system including the aircraft and the launch system is lightweight, can be quickly disassembled, making it easy for soldiers to deploy, carry and maneuver.

VU-MALE model long-range multi-purpose UAV (photo: tuoitre)

In addition, Viettel also introduced the VU-MALE long-range multi-purpose UAV model with the ability to operate at long distances in all weather conditions and carry many types of long-range attack and reconnaissance equipment. 

This product represents a technological breakthrough, opening up completely new combat capabilities for the military and the development potential of Vietnam's defense industry in the future.

At the outdoor exhibition area for UAV products researched and produced by Vietnam, the RAV-80 UAV was introduced with the ability to take off and land vertically, suitable for reconnaissance missions, combat support, infrastructure monitoring and search and rescue...

The RAV-80 has a wingspan of 2.5m, a length of 1.3m, a height of 0.2m and a maximum take-off weight of 15kg. This UAV has a cruising speed of 80-100km/h, a maximum speed of 120km/h, an operating range of 80km and a maximum continuous flight time of 150 minutes. The maximum flight ceiling of the RAV-80 is 3,500m, and is accurately guided by the GNSS and INS systems. 

RAV-80 VTOL UAV (photo: tuoitre)

Integrating modern equipment such as optical-thermal imaging systems, reflective lenses, infrared thermal decoys, smoke, etc., the RAV-80 is a testament to Vietnam's self-reliance in defense industry research and production, effectively meeting military and civilian requirements.

Meanwhile, the M400-CT2 UAV is designed as a flying target for training and testing medium- and short-range air defense equipment and missiles, while simulating various combat missions.

With a wingspan of 3.2m, a length of 2.8m, a height of 1.1m and a maximum take-off weight of 110kg, the M400-CT2 has a maximum effective payload of 10kg. This UAV has a cruising speed of 200-220km/h, a maximum speed of 260km/h, an operating time of 120 minutes and a ceiling of 3,500m. The GNSS and INS navigation systems ensure precise operation, along with the ability to take off and land on the runway.

In addition, the M400-CT2 can integrate optional equipment such as optical systems, thermal imaging, reflective lenses, infrared thermal decoys, smoke. With its flexibility and high performance, the M400-CT2 makes an important contribution to training and improving the combat capabilities of the Vietnam Air Defense - Air Force, affirming the development of the Vietnam defense industry.

M400-CT2 target drone (photo: BaoQDND)

Appearing at the outdoor exhibition area, the DIS-18 UAV is also designed as a flying target for training, testing and evaluating the effectiveness of medium- and long-range air defense systems and missiles. The DIS-18 has a wingspan of 2.8m, a length of 3.1m, a height of 1.3m, a maximum take-off weight of 102kg and a maximum effective payload of 5kg. 

This UAV has a cruise speed of 200-250km/h, a maximum speed of 360km/h, an operating radius of 100km, a flight time of 60 minutes and a ceiling of 5,000m. The GNSS and INS navigation systems ensure precise operation, along with the ability to take off and land on the runway.

In addition, DIS-18 is also equipped with optical systems, thermal imaging, reflective lenses, infrared thermal decoys, smoke. With its flexibility and high performance, DIS-18 is a testament to Vietnam's defense technology development capacity, well meeting the task of training and testing air defense weapons.

The DIS-18 UAV is also designed as a flying target for training, testing and evaluating the effectiveness of medium and long-range air defense weapon systems (photo: VNExpress)

Another product introduced at the exhibition is the MMD-01 multi-role UAV, designed to perform a variety of missions in the defense and civilian sectors. This UAV uses a combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines, providing flexible operation, fuel economy and suitability for many combat environments.

The products brought to this exhibition not only demonstrate Vietnam's research and development capacity in the field of defense technology but also contribute to building trust, promoting peace, stability and defense cooperation for the common interests of the region and the world. The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 promises to create a strong impression, affirming the message of Vietnam's proactiveness and increasingly strong defense potential.

(QDND)

Additional UAV Unveiled

BXL.01 and QXL.01 suicide bomber (kamikaze UAV) (photo: TuoitTre)

The pair of UAVs - BXL.01 and QXL.01, manufactured in 2024, are products designed and manufactured by Factory Z131, General Department of Defense Industry. This is a suicide combat propeller UAV, carrying a penetrating warhead to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled artillery, radar stations and other types of armored technical vehicles in a fixed state with a wall thickness of no more than 250mm. 

Maximum take-off weight is 10kg, carrying a warhead weight of 1.2kg, flight ceiling of 1,000m, flight speed of 100-120km/h and continuous operation distance of 10km.

MMD01 Multi-rotor UAV (photo: TuoiTre)

The UAV model - MMD01 is a multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, using a combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines. 

It is used in reconnaissance, combat, search and rescue, and cargo transportation missions. Maximum flight speed is 60km/h and maximum take-off weight is up to 80kg

(TuoiTre)