Boeing Unveils Concept for Army Unmanned Tiltrotor Aircraft
Boeing has revealed a concept for a tiltrotor drone wingman to support the Army's helicopter fleet.
Renderings of the CxR aircraft were showcased at the Association of the U.S. Army's conference in Washington, featuring an unmanned vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft designed to operate alongside Army helicopters in combat and cargo operations.
"We see a lot of demand in that RSTA mission: reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and attack,"
according to Chris Speights, chief engineer for Boeing's vertical lift division. The company's pitch aims to provide the Army with options and flexibility in conducting missions.
- Supports Army's helicopter fleet
- Designed for combat and cargo operations
- Meets demand for RSTA mission
Author's summary: Boeing designs unmanned tiltrotor aircraft concept.