Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopter Unveiled
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 in 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.
Key features of the U-Hawk include a maximum flight time of 14 hours without refueling and a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers. It can be used for transporting various cargoes and launching small drones.
The development of the unmanned helicopter took just ten months, according to Sikorsky.
- Increased cargo volume by 25%
- Matrix control system for crewless flight
- Maximum flight time: 14 hours
- Range: approximately 3,000 kilometers
Author's summary: Sikorsky unveiled an unmanned Black Hawk helicopter.