Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopter Unveiled
The United States has unveiled an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter, named the S-70UAS U-Hawk.
Thanks to the absence of a cab, the cargo area volume has increased by 25%. The helicopter features a loading platform with hinged doors at the front of the fuselage.
- The U-Hawk uses the Matrix control system for crewless flight.
- It can stay in the air for up to 14 hours without refueling.
- The range is approximately three thousand kilometers.
According to Sikorsky vice president Rich Benton, the manufacturer can quickly convert conventional helicopters into drones on a large scale.
The company developed the unmanned helicopter in just ten months.
The U-Hawk can be used for carrying various cargoes and launching small drones.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk unveiled with increased cargo capacity.