Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) have unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter that combines Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy system with Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS helicopter.
It can be configured for a range of utility missions, including cargo delivery and resupply, for both civil and military operators. The companies said it's designed for remote-site resupply, contested logistics and disaster relief.
Without the cockpit and crew stations, the aircraft features a high-volume fuselage, cargo floor and a nose-mounted clamshell door to facilitate rapid loading of palletized freight. And its modular open architecture approach lets customers more easily swap mission software.
The companies touted the TURBINETRUCK's cost-effective airframe, which lowers acquisition cost and makes it easier to replace components, reducing total ownership cost and risk for both civil and defense operators.
Sikorsky
