Munich-based developer ERC System has introduced a hybrid-electric unmanned aerial system designed for heavy-lift military resupply operations.
Called the “Victor U250,” the platform has a payload capacity of 250 kilograms (551 pounds), enabling it to carry up to two pallets or conduct cargo-drop deliveries without requiring touchdown.
It also combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) with forward flight capability, enabling operations from confined or infrastructure-limited sites.
Victor’s powertrain enables a top speed of 130 knots (241 kilometers/150 miles per hour) and a range of more than 300 kilometers (186 miles).
In addition to military logistics, the fixed-wing drone can support commercial transport and disaster response missions.
Deliveries by 2028
ERC said the platform was developed over 18 months, drawing on architecture from its earlier eVTOL projects, including the “Romeo” heavy lift demonstrator and the “Charlie” emergency medical services aircraft.
The design was reportedly shaped by operator feedback, resulting in a system optimized for long-range, fast-cruise, and flexible mission profiles.
Initial shipments are planned for 2028, with expected demand also coming from civilian use cases such as offshore logistics, coastal transport, infrastructure support, and remote industrial work.
“We are confident about our timeline, given our 6-year experience building some of the heaviest electrified aircraft in the EU,” said Maximilian Oligschläger, chief commercial officer at ERC.
“Combined with strategic partnerships particularly focused on industrialization, we believe we have the capabilities to help close the gap quickly.”
