Sikorsky replaces Black Hawk cockpit with cargo doors for autonomous flight

Sikorsky has removed the cockpit from a Black Hawk helicopter, replacing it with cargo doors to create a fully autonomous aircraft. The S-70UAS U-Hawk, based on the UH-60L Black Hawk, utilizes Sikorsky's Matrix autonomy technology for unpiloted flight. It is designed for logistical and air assault missions. This reconfiguration increases cargo space by 25% and allows for the transport of larger payloads and uncrewed ground vehicles. The first flight is anticipated in 2026.