The world’s first modular weapon system for the H125/AS350
Virtus is an American-built, militarized and weaponized H125/AS350 designed for the global market—delivering proven performance with scalable firepower, from podded mini-guns to precision-guided weapons. Engineered to excel in any environment, it keeps operators ahead of evolving threats.
More than a combat platform, Virtus seamlessly adapts to missions including reconnaissance, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian aid. With unmatched versatility and precision, Virtus is the ultimate force multiplier for government and public safety operators worldwide.
why Virtus
In a world where many nations struggle with aging, maintenance-heavy gunships—often ill-suited for evolving battlefield demands—there’s a critical need for a versatile, reliable solution. Virtus, a militarized H125/AS350, fills that gap. It combines proven performance and agile design with scalable firepower and rapid deployment capability. By offering a modern, mission-ready platform that’s easy to operate and adapt across diverse mission sets, Virtus ensures operators stay ahead of emerging threats—without the downtime and overhead of older attack helicopters.
modular by design
Virtus is the world’s first modular weapon system for the H125/AS350, allowing operators to upgrade their existing fleets without purchasing new aircraft. The system’s flexible mounting architecture is compatible with AS350B2 models and newer, transforming standard airframes into fully mission-ready platforms. This retrofit capability ensures that agencies can enhance operational capability, expand mission versatility, and maximize their existing investments, all with minimal downtime and without the need for a dedicated weapons platform.
Versatility for Every Mission
Beyond weaponized roles, Virtus excels across special operations, ISR, search & rescue, firefighting, humanitarian aid, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, and light air assault missions — with seating for up to eight troops plus two pilots and advanced sensor integration, it’s configured for virtually any mission profile.
Looking ahead, Davenport Aviation plans to integrate Virtus with
ACUS (Airborne Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems), pairing Virtus’ modular weapon and sensor mounts with ACUS detection and mitigation capabilities to locate and track hostile unmanned threats and, where authorized and lawful, engage them — creating a purpose-built drone “hunter-killer” option for modern battlefield requirements.
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Product features
Virtus delivers unmatched flexibility with a wide range of mission-ready features. Operators can configure scalable firepower, from 7.62mm and .50 cal guns to unguided or precision-guided rockets, while also integrating EO/IR sensors up to 15”, door gun options, hoist systems, searchlights, cargo swing capability, ballistic protection, and emergency floats. This modular design allows Virtus to adapt seamlessly to combat, reconnaissance, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions—all in a proven, reliable airframe.
One Platform. Multiple missions. limitless potential.
Scalable Firepower
Configurable weapons loadout, from 7.62mm and .50 cal guns to unguided and precision-guided rockets.
Mission Versatility
Adaptable to combat, reconnaissance, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian operations.
Advanced Systems
Integrated EO/IR sensors, hoists, searchlights, cargo swing, ballistic protection, and emergency floats.
Proven Platform
Built on the trusted Airbus AS350/H125 airframe, combining reliability with next-gen capability.
The most capable single engine helicopter in history.
h125/as350
The Airbus H125 serves as the foundation for the Virtus system, an aircraft with a record of performance and reliability unmatched in its class. Renowned for its endurance and adaptability, the H125 has operated in some of the world’s harshest environments and continues to be the benchmark for single-engine helicopter capability.
- Only helicopter to land on the summit of Mount Everest (29,029 ft)
- Highest helicopter flight in history: 42,500 ft
- Over 7,000 aircraft delivered worldwide
- 40+ million total flight hours logged
- 2,000+ customers in 124 countries across all seven continents
- Operated by more than half of all nations worldwide
Ready to redefine your mission capability?
Virtus combines proven reliability with next-generation versatility—giving operators the power to adapt, respond, and succeed across any environment. Whether upgrading existing fleets or expanding operational reach, Davenport Aviation delivers a complete, mission-ready solution built for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands.