UH-60 Black Hawk Developments

[fightingirish]

Hey folks, this article and video sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky were published on TWZ today.

Sikorsky’s “Black Hawk 2070” modernization plan aims to keep the UH-60 Black Hawk relevant until at least 2070 through a new digital architecture, more powerful T901 engines, larger fuel tanks, a modular sensor nose, and the integration of drone-launching capabilities.

A key element of the strategy is increased autonomy through the MATRIX system, enabling optionally piloted operations and supporting the new U-Hawk, an unmanned cargo variant that Sikorsky plans to fly for the first time later this year.

Together, these upgrades are intended to transform the Black Hawk into a highly connected, drone-controlling battlefield platform with greater range, payload capacity, and survivability, while preserving its proven utility for both combat and humanitarian missions.

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Source:
https://www.twz.com/sponsored-conte...nes-and-flying-the-pilotless-u-hawk-this-year

 

[yasotay]

Went from looking like a catfish to looking like a platypus.

The real test will be how well the transmission (that they did not mention getting upgraded) handles the increase in weight.