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.
Features of the U-Hawk include a loading platform with hinged doors and a 25% increase in cargo volume due to the absence of a cockpit.
- Cargo volume increased by 25%
- Uses the Matrix control system for crewless flight
- Developed in just 10 months
- Can stay in the air for 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.
Author's summary: Unmanned Black Hawk unveiled with 25% more cargo space.