The Belarusian company Design Bureau “Unmanned Helicopters” (UAVHELI) announced that the first series of flight tests of its unmanned transport helicopter SKY-TRUCK has been successfully completed.
The announcement was made by the press service of the company, headquartered in Minsk.
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The SKY-TRUCK is capable of carrying up to 600 kilograms of cargo, using the AIRBOX transport container installed under the fuselage. Its robust and modular design aims to meet the growing demand for autonomous logistics solutions in challenging environments.
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Engine flexibility
Initially, the project foresaw the integration of the Russian VK-650 engine. However, the company decided to expand the helicopter’s compatibility to other models, including Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C30, and 250-C47. According to UAVHELI, this flexibility aims to facilitate the entry of the SKY-TRUCK into the international market, allowing adaptation to different customer and regional requirements.
From oil platforms to logistics missions
The SKY-TRUCK was originally conceived to carry out deliveries to offshore oil extraction platforms. However, during development, engineers expanded its functionality, turning it into a versatile aircraft for a variety of cargo transport missions, both on land and at sea.
With the flight tests completed, Belarus positions itself to compete in a rapidly expanding sector: that of medium-sized unmanned aircraft dedicated to logistics transport.
Source and images: UAVHELI. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
