Varun
MKI
A naval shipborne unmanned aerial system, developed for maritime domain awareness.
Explore the aircraftMulti-utility naval UASAn Altair Infrasec programme
A maritime
perspective
Developed for maritime reconnaissance, SIGINT, target acquisition and awareness around a naval task group.
Designed for launch from a ship’s flight deck and recovery aboard the launch ship or an alternate platform afloat.
Varun MKI brings together maritime surveillance and reconnaissance roles in a multi-utility rotary UAS. The programme’s published development status is a flying prototype.
- Rotary UAS
- 500kg
- Payload
- 100kg
- Endurance
- 8hours
Company-published programme figures. Source: Altair’s supplied Varun MKI description. Development status: flying prototype.
See Varun
in motion
A closer perspective on the aircraft.
Original Altair product animation.
Product visualisation, not flight-test footage. The original film is presented without audio.
A closer look
From visualisation to the test site.
Explore the original programme imagery.
Varun MKI. Original product visualisation.
Programme
details
Information from Altair’s supplied product description.
Request technical information- Application
- Navy deck-operated surveillance and reconnaissance
- Development status
- Flying prototype
- Agencies involved
- iDEX and Indian Navy
- Intellectual property
- Altair Infrasec Pvt. Ltd.
- Potential users
- Indian Navy, Indian Army and paramilitary forces
- Localisation
- Progressively transitioning to 100% Made in India
- Listed LRUs
- Maritime patrol radar, EOIR, AIS, datalink and communication equipment
- Secondary roles
- Anti-piracy and anti-terrorist operations
Inspect
the aircraft
The original Varun profile.
Every perspective starts with the real design.
Original product visualisation. Interactive 3D awaits an approved model.