What Happened
New Cargo Helicopter Targets Commercial And Military Utility Missions
Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company have introduced the R66 Turbinetruck, an autonomous cargo helicopter designed for commercial and military utility missions. The aircraft combines Sikorsky’s Matrix autonomy system with Robinson’s R66 turbine-powered helicopter platform, featuring a modular design for reconfigurable mission profiles. The R66 Turbinetruck is intended for missions including cargo delivery, resupply, and disaster relief. According to the companies, the aircraft’s design includes a high-volume fuselage and cargo floor, with a nose-mounted clamshell door for efficient loading and unloading. This development was first reported by AeroTime.