Sikorsky Successfully Transitions With Rotor Blown Wing UAS

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The Rotor Blown Wing is a hybrid-electric, fully autonomous flying wing aircraft.

Credit: Sikorsky
STRATFORD, Connecticut–Sikorsky has successfully completed its first series of flight tests with its Rotor Blown Wing (RBW) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) prototype, including full transitions between vertical hover and forward cruise. Weighing 115 lb. with a 10.3-ft. wingspan, the all-composite RBW...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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