Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopter Unveiled
The United States has unveiled an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter, the UH-60L Black 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 S-70UAS U-Hawk features a loading platform with hinged doors in the front of the fuselage.
- The helicopter uses the Matrix control system for crewless flight.
- It was developed in just ten months.
- U-Hawk can stay in the air for up to 14 hours without refueling.
- The range is approximately three thousand kilometers.
The manufacturer can quickly and on a large scale convert conventional helicopters into drones - Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president.
The U-Hawk can be used to carry various cargoes and launch small drones.
It features a loading platform with hinged doors in the front of the fuselage.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk increases cargo volume by 25%.