The Sky-Truck unmanned truck from the "Unmanned Helicopters" design bureau, which debuted at the MILEX-2025 international exhibition of armaments and military equipment, has successfully passed its first flight tests. This was reported by the press service of the State Military-Industrial Committee of Belarus.
The SKY-TRUCK unmanned helicopter performed the first series of test flights with cargo.
The UAV is made according to a coaxial scheme. It was designed for the Russian VK-650 engine. Later, the developers adapted the drone for a wide range of power plants, including Rolls Royce 250-C20, Rolls Royce 250-C30, Rolls Royce 250-C47.
This variability will provide greater flexibility in promoting the final product to the markets of various countries.
SKY-TRUCK specifications:
- Maximum take-off weight — 2350 kg
- Payload — up to 600 kg
- Flight time — up to 4 hours
- Cruising speed — 160 km/h
- Flight range — 480 km
- AIRBOX transport container is installed under the fuselage
The helicopter-type drone can be used for a wide range of tasks.
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