by HelsingDE
First flight scheduled 2027; kinetic IOC 2029, electronic-attack IOC 2031.
Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week
The CA-1 uses Helsing's Centaur AI to make tactical decisions at machine speed, enabling autonomous flight and combat without operator input.
Angular, V-tailed design reduces radar cross-section, allowing the CA-1 to penetrate defended airspace like traditional fighters.
The CA-1 can fly coordinated attacks with crewed aircraft, providing suppression fire or reconnaissance while pilots focus on primary targets.
| Spec | CA-1 Europa |
|---|---|
| Length | 36 ftR (reported) |
| Weight | ~8,800 lbsR (reported) |
| Weapon carriage | Internal bays for air-to-ground munitionsR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Helsing
CA-1 Europa fighter drone, HX-2 strike drone, autonomous aircraft
A German defense-tech startup building AI for autonomous aircraft and battlefield decision-making. The CA-1 Europa is a stealth fighter drone; the HX-2 is a precision loitering munition used in Ukraine.
