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.
- Cargo volume increased by 25% due to the absence of a cockpit
- Equipped with the Matrix control system for unmanned flight
- Endurance of up to 14 hours without refueling
- Range of approximately 3,000 kilometers
Sikorsky vice president Rich Benton emphasized that the manufacturer can quickly and on a large scale convert conventional helicopters into drones.
The U-Hawk can be used for various cargo transport and launching small drones. The development of the unmanned helicopter took just ten months.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk helicopter unveiled with 25% cargo increase.