Boeing Unveils Concept for Army Unmanned Tiltrotor Aircraft
Boeing has revealed a concept for a tiltrotor drone wingman to support the Army's helicopter fleet.
Renderings of the CxR aircraft were showcased at the Association of the U.S. Army's conference in Washington, highlighting its potential role in combat and cargo operations.
"We see a lot of demand in that RSTA mission: reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and attack,"
said Chris Speights, chief engineer for Boeing's vertical lift division. The Army is pushing to field unmanned drones, and this concept aims to provide options and flexibility for future missions.
- Supports Army helicopter fleet
- Unmanned vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft
- Combat and cargo operations
Author's summary: Boeing designs drone for Army helicopter fleet.