Unveiling of Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopter
The United States has unveiled an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter, the S-70UAS U-Hawk, at the Association of the United States Army's AUSA 2025 show.
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 and uses the Matrix control system for crewless flight.
The manufacturer can quickly and on a large scale convert conventional helicopters into drones - Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president.
- Cargo volume increased by 25% due to the absence of a cockpit
- Uses the Matrix control system for crewless flight
- Can stay in the air for up to 14 hours without refueling
- Range of approximately three thousand kilometers
- Can be used to carry various cargoes and launch small drones
The unmanned helicopter was developed in just ten months.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk helicopter unveiled with increased cargo capacity.