HA-10 Cormoran
Manufacturer
AEGIS Industry – Helicopter Division
Category
Helicopter – VTOL Tiltrotor
Class / Role
Light Transport / Long-Range Rapid Deployment
Country of Origin
France
Year of Introduction / Retirement
2026 / –
Current Status
In Development
Overview
The HA-10 Cormoran is a light VTOL tiltrotor transport helicopter developed by AEGIS Industry for rapid long-distance transport, flexible deployment, and lightweight logistics missions.
It is designed to offer high speed, extended operational range, and vertical takeoff capability, bridging the gap between conventional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, in line with AEGIS’s philosophy: innovation, reliability, and modularity.
Development focused on rapid intervention units and decentralized operations, emphasizing mobility, autonomy, and multi-role adaptability.
Technical Specifications
Crew
1 pilot
Capacity / Passengers / Cargo
6 passengers or light transport load
Empty / Maximum / Full Load Weight
2,375 kg / (est.) ~4,000 kg / ~4,300 kg
Propulsion / Engine Type(s)
2 × Super Cyrano X16 diesel engines (tiltrotor configuration)
Total Power / Thrust
660 hp total (2 × 330 hp)
Transmission / Propulsion
Dual tiltrotor nacelles (VTOL + forward flight mode)
Max Speed / Cruise / Knots
160 knots max / ~140 knots cruise
Endurance / Range / Operation Time
350–600 km operational range depending on load
Average Consumption
Moderate (diesel twin-engine configuration)
Fuel Tank / Capacity
3,900 L
Dimensions (L × W × H)
14 m × 14.5 m × 5 m
Beam / Draft
N/A (aircraft)
Payload / Armament / Modules
Light transport modules, rapid deployment kits, optional mission payloads
Onboard Systems / Electronics / Sensors
Modern flight control system, assisted VTOL stabilization, navigation suite, AEGIS Link
Main Materials / Armor
Composite airframe with reinforced structural elements, unarmored
AEGIS Equipment Compatibility
Transport modules, communication suites, mission-specific kits
Cost
32,450 $
Model Features
The HA-10 Cormoran stands out for:
- Dual tiltrotor configuration enabling both VTOL and high-speed forward flight
- Long-range capability for a light transport platform
- Twin Super Cyrano X16 engines providing balanced power and redundancy
- Modular cabin allowing rapid reconfiguration between transport and mission roles
Performance and Use
- Strengths: high speed, long range, VTOL flexibility, versatile mission profile
- Limitations: increased mechanical complexity, fuel consumption higher than light helicopters
- Areas of Excellence: rapid deployment, remote transport, long-distance SAR support, logistics
Conclusion:
The HA-10 Cormoran represents AEGIS Industry’s move toward hybrid air mobility, combining helicopter flexibility with aircraft-like performance, making it a key asset for modern rapid-response operations.
Related Versions
Variant
Designation
Main Features
HA-10
Cormoran
Base transport tiltrotor configuration
Developed by AEGIS Industry – Helicopter Division
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