New Black Hawk Cargo Drone Unveiled
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the S-70UAS U-Hawk, an uncrewed version of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
The development, announced on October 13, transforms a proven military airframe into an uncrewed multi-mission system.
The U-Hawk was converted from a UH-60L Black Hawk in under a year by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
- Engineers removed the cockpit and crew stations.
- A new fly-by-wire control system was installed, integrated with Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy technology.
Offers enhanced firepower, protection, and mobility while remaining affordable and easily replicable at scale - Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president and general manager
The result is a platform with 25 percent more cargo capacity than the standard crewed helicopter.
Author summary: Lockheed Martin unveils uncrewed Black Hawk helicopter.