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Kawasaki K-RACER

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Unmanned compound helicopter with main wings and propellers on both left and right sides. Can be flown remotely or autonomously. K-RACER: Kawasaki Researching Autonomic Compound to Exceed Rotorcraft.

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Lift type

Rotary wing

Construction

Factory-built

Control

Remotely piloted, Autonomous

Engine type

Application

Agricultural

Design & construction

Landing gear

Skids

Ice protection

None

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

Flight controls

Full FBW digital

Environmental control

None-unpressurised

Rotor configuration

Coaxial

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
Kawasaki K-RACER-X2	/ 2024		Variant with useful load capacity of 200kg.
Kawasaki K-RACER-IV	/ 2020		Unmanned helicopter.

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