Sikorsky, Robinson Unveil Tablet-Controlled Cargo Helicopter

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Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are aiming to redefine cargo delivery and resupply with the R66 TURBINETRUCK, a new autonomous helicopter built for a wide range of missions.

The sleek chopper features a modular design that lets operators update mission software and reconfigure the aircraft for different tasks, incorporating technologies developed for the S-70UAS U-Hawk.

The platform gains a larger cargo fuselage, a dedicated cargo floor, and a nose-mounted clamshell door for faster pallet loading, thanks to the absence of a cockpit and crew stations.

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