The Minsk Design Bureau "Unmanned Helicopters" (UAVHELI) has advanced in the development of its SKY-TRUCK transport unmanned helicopter, successfully completing the first series of flight tests at the end of August 2025. This was preceded by factory tests conducted during the year.
The SKY-TRUCK unmanned aerial vehicle, built according to a coaxial scheme, has a maximum take-off weight of 2350 kg. By order, it can be equipped with various power plants, such as Rolls Royce engines (models 250-C20, 250-C30, 250-C47) or the Russian VK-650V.
The unmanned helicopter is capable of flying up to 480 kilometers, staying in the air for up to four hours. Its carrying capacity reaches 600 kilograms, and a special container is provided for transporting goods, which is attached under the fuselage.
Initially conceived to provide offshore oil platforms, SKY-TRUCK has received expanded functionality in the development process, which will allow it to be used for a wide range of tasks.
Key technical specifications:
- Length (excluding rotors): 7.7 meters
- Height: 4.0 meters
- Chassis length: 2.6 meters
- Maximum take-off weight: 2000 kg
- Normal take-off weight: 1700 kg
- Dry weight: 1100 kg
- Fuel capacity: 500 liters (375 kg when fully filled)
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h
- Maximum speed: 120 km/h
- Range: up to 5 hours (at an economical speed of 80 km/h)
- Range: 360 km
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