Sikorsky Converts Black Hawk into Autonomous U-Hawk
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has converted a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter into the fully autonomous S-70UAS U-Hawk.
Operators can drive the aircraft on and off uncrewed ground vehicles and use it for air-ground resupply operations.
Key Features of U-Hawk
- 25% more cargo space than a standard Black Hawk
- Clamshell doors and a ramp replacing the cockpit
- Fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX autonomy
- Controlled via a tablet
The U-Hawk can transport oversized cargo, carry missiles including a HIMARS pod or Naval Strike Missiles, deploy reconnaissance or strike drones, and carry internal fuel tanks for extended missions.
The first flight is expected in 2026.
Author's summary: Sikorsky converts Black Hawk to autonomous U-Hawk.
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