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RPH-2 VTOL UAV

Country of Origin: Japan

The RPH-2 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed from the RPH-1 agricultural helicopter. It is intended for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

The RPH-2 is a short-range miniature helicopter used as a forward flying observation system. It can also be equipped with atmospheric, electronic observation, infrared or nuclear, biological and chemical sensors.

In service.

First flight took place on Feb. 1, 1996. Development was completed in...

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