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R66 TURBINETRUCK Turbine-powered unmanned cargo helicopter for logistics & resupply
R66 TURBINETRUCK

Turbine-powered unmanned cargo helicopter for logistics & resupply

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R66 TURBINETRUCK

R66 TURBINETRUCK is a turbine-powered heavy-lift VTOL UAS from Robinson Unmanned, engineered for dependable logistics and resupply in environments where crewed aviation presents elevated risk. Derived from the Robinson R66 platform, this large-class aircraft is purpose-built for military cargo transport, operating as a ground-supported uncrewed logistics solution in austere and contested environments. It retains a turbine engine, along with proven rotor systems and dynamic components from the R66 ecosystem, enabling streamlined sustainment while reallocating the entire cabin for mission payloads.

The aircraft supports internal payloads up to 1,300 lb and external loads via cargo hook, with flexible access through full-width front clamshell doors and a right-side baggage door to simplify loading operations. Designed as an autonomy-agnostic platform, it integrates AI-enabled, remotely piloted, and optionally piloted control systems without dependence on a single provider, allowing operators to tailor mission execution. Its scalable configuration bridges crewed and uncrewed aviation, enabling transition to reduced-risk logistics operations without requiring new infrastructure.

Specifications:

Payload capacity: Up to 1,300 lb internal; external cargo hook support
Range: Over 325 NM
Useful load: Up to 1,500 lb
Engine: Turbine engine
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