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Bell V-247 Vigilant

Bell Helicopter / Bell Textron · ISR / Strike UAV · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Bell V-247 Vigilant — ISR / Strike UAV
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The Bell V-247 Vigilant is a concept by Bell Helicopter to develop a large tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter / Bell Textron
Operator
USMC (proposed)
Primary Role
ISR / Strike UAV
Status
Concept / Demonstrator
Service Entry
TBD (post-2030)
Produced
0
Unit Cost (2026$)
TBD
Propulsion
Tiltrotor
Engine
1x turboshaft (TBD)
Thrust / Power
TBD
Launch
Ground / Ship
Length (ft)
30.5
Wingspan (ft)
65
Empty Weight (lb)
12,200
MTOW (lb)
29,500
Endurance (hr)
17
Service Ceiling (ft)
25,000
Range (mi)
1,400
Max Speed (mph)
300
Armament
Hellfire, JAGM, internal weapons bay