New Black Hawk Prototype: A Hybrid of Drone and Transformer
Sikorsky has unveiled a Black Hawk prototype that transforms the 50-year-old aircraft into an autonomous vehicle, designed to accompany manned missions in the air.
The new unmanned helicopter prototype, called the U-Hawk, retains the familiar size, shape, rotors, and green paint job of the Army's Black Hawk, but with a futuristic twist. The cockpit and nose have been replaced with clam shell-style opening doors, allowing an ATV-sized vehicle to be driven onboard via a built-in ramp.
The new front end — along with the lack of pilots — may strike former passengers or crew alike as strictly sci-fi.
The U-Hawk is designed to work alongside manned aircraft, marking a significant shift in the design of the iconic Black Hawk.
Author's summary: Sikorsky's new U-Hawk prototype combines drone and Transformer features.
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