Defense Daily reports that Sikorsky has moved its unmanned U-Hawk helicopter into a formal flight test program, marking another milestone in the development of autonomous military cargo aircraft. Described as an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter “optimized for autonomous cargo-carrying operations,” the U-Hawk is designed to transport supplies and equipment without an onboard crew. The program has also attracted growing interest from the U.S. Marine Corps as the military explores autonomous aircraft for future resupply missions.
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Sikorsky Unveils U-Hawk, a Fully Autonomous Cargo Black Hawk
Aerotime reports, “Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has unveiled the S-70UAS U-Hawk, a fully autonomous variant of the UH-60 Black Hawk designed to operate as a heavy-lift cargo drone. Developed in just ten months, the prototype replaces the Black Hawk’s cockpit with actuated clamshell doors and a loading ramp, transforming the crewed helicopter into a platform capable of operating without pilots on board. Equipped with MATRIX™ autonomy software and a new fly-by-wire system, the aircraft can take off, fly, and land entirely under autonomous control.”
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