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Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk | Airframer | Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company

20/01/2023Press Release:
Sikorsky delivers 5,000th “Hawk,” highlights versatility and future of iconic helicopter
10/11/2022News:
Sikorsky demonstrates to the U.S. Army for the first time how an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter flying in autonomous mode could resupply forward forces. These uninhabited Black Hawk flights occurred in October at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Photo: Sikorsky.

Partners prove more potential for the unmanned Black Hawk

Sikorsky is partnered with DARPA to develop autonomy technology to improve the flight safety and efficiency of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Sikorsky's MATRIX technology forms the core of DARPA's ALIAS project.

10/02/2022News:
The UH-60 Black Hawk successfully flew for 30 minutes without anyone onboard.

Crewless Black Hawk flight proves DARPA's concept

ALIAS is designed for existing manned aircraft, enabling safe reduced crew operations. Adding high levels of automation, it also provides a platform for integrating autonomous capabilities tailored for specific missions.

07/12/2021Press Release:
The first-of-type S-70M Black Hawk helicopter departs from the Sikorsky Training Academy in Florida Nov. 18 having received the FAA’s Certificate of Airworthiness.(Photo: Sikorsky)
FAA issues certificate of airworthiness for the first type certified S-70M Black Hawk helicopter
27/02/2020Press Release:
The HH-60W is an all-new helicopter based on the proven UH-60M Black Hawk and customised for the U.S. Air Force's rescue mission. (Photo: Sikorsky)
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter program awarded second low rate initial production contract as flight tests progress

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