The Helios-50 is a Ukrainian-developed fixed-wing interceptor UAV designed for cost-effective counter-UAS operations against Group 2/3 threats, including loitering munitions. Optimized for speed, range, and attritable deployment, the system provides a rapid-response aerial intercept capability within a layered air defense architecture.
Spec Sheet
Max Flight Range
Max Flight Range
50 km
Max Altitude
Max Altitude
up to 5000 m
Wingspan
Wingspan
1470 mm
Take-off weight
Take-off weight
6,7 kg
Fuselage length
Fuselage length
768 mm
Max Speed
Max Speed
290 km/h
Cruising Speed
Cruising Speed
90 km/h
High-speed fixed-wing interceptor optimized to overtake hostile UAVs
High-speed fixed-wing interceptor optimized to overtake hostile UAVs
Autonomous / assisted EO-based target acquisition and lock-on
Autonomous / assisted EO-based target acquisition and lock-on
Kinetic/proximity warhead engagement capability
Kinetic/proximity warhead engagement capability
Frequency-agile datalink with FPV/manual override options
Frequency-agile datalink with FPV/manual override options
Launch from mobile, runway-independent platforms
Launch from mobile, runway-independent platforms
Low-cost, mass-deployable (attritable design)
Low-cost, mass-deployable (attritable design)
