The Belarusian company the “UAVheli” (UAVheli) project bureau announced that the first series of the Sky-Truck unmanned transport helicopter flight test had been successfully completed.
The announcement was made by a company press service headquartered in Minsk.
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Sky-Truck is able to carry up to 600 kilograms of cargo using Airbox transport containers installed under the body of the plane. Its sturdy and modular design is intended to meet the increasing need for autonomous logistics solutions in challenging environments.
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Engine flexibility
Initially, the project was planned to use the Russian VK-650 engine. However, the company decided to expand helicopter compatibility to other models, including Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C30, and 250-C47. According to Uavheli, this flexibility aims to facilitate the entry of Sky-Truck into the international market, allowing adjustments to various customer and regional needs.
From the oil platform to the logistics mission
Sky-Truck was originally designed to ship to the offshore platform of oil extraction. However, during its development, engineers expanded their functions, making it a versatile aircraft for various cargo transportation missions, both on land and at sea.
With the flight test that has been completed, Belarus positions itself to compete in the rapidly developing sector: Medium -sized unmanned aircraft aimed at logistics transportation.
Source and picture: UAVHELI. This content is made with the help of AI and has been reviewed by the editorial team.
