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18 October 2023
by Akhil Kadidal
KAL-ASD’s new KUS-VX unmanned aerial vehicle is a testbed for vertical take-off and landing operations. (Janes/Akhil Kadidal)
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has developed a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as a testbed for new VTOL applications.
The company unveiled the flying prototype of the UAV (which it calls the KUS-VX) during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 held from 17 to 22 October.
The new UAV has a close resemblance to BAE Systems Australia’s Strix unmanned aircraft system (UAS). A KAL-ASD official told
Janes
that development of the KUS-VX began a few months ago to test the concept of VTOL operations and associated flight mechanics.
This was supported by footage of the KUS-VX aired by the company at ADEX 2023. The real-life video imagery showed the UAV conducting level flight in South Korea and subsequently conducting a vertical landing on a grassy field.
“There is no official request by the South Korean government for such technology,” the KAL-ASD official said. “However, we will be proceeding with development of the platform for larger capabilities, including combat applications.
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