Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopter Unveiled
The United States has unveiled an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter, the UH-60L.
Sikorsky showcased the new helicopter, named S-70UAS U-Hawk, at the Association of the United States Army's AUSA 2025 show.
- The cargo area volume has increased by 25% due to the absence of a cab.
- The helicopter features a loading platform with hinged doors at the front of the fuselage.
- The Matrix control system enables crewless flight.
The manufacturer can quickly and on a large scale convert conventional helicopters into drones - Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president.
The U-Hawk has a flight duration of up to 14 hours without refueling and a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers.
It can be used for carrying various cargoes and launching small drones.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk revealed with 25% more cargo space.