Introducing the U-Hawk: A Hybrid Black Hawk Prototype
Sikorsky has unveiled a revolutionary Black Hawk prototype, transforming the 50-year-old design into an autonomous aircraft.
The U-Hawk, as it's called, retains the familiar size, shape, rotors, and green paint job of the original Black Hawk, but with a futuristic twist.
- Autonomous design, allowing for unmanned missions
- Clam shell-style opening doors for easy loading of ATV-sized vehicles
- Built-in ramp for convenient onboard access
The new front end, along with the lack of pilots, may strike former passengers or crew alike as strictly sci-fi.
The goal of the U-Hawk is to accompany manned missions in the air, marking a significant shift in the evolution of the Black Hawk design.
Author's summary: Sikorsky's U-Hawk prototype revolutionizes the Black Hawk design.