Boeing Unveils Concept for Army Unmanned Tiltrotor Aircraft
Boeing has introduced! a concept for an unmanned tiltrotor aircraft to support the Army's helicopter fleet.
The CxR aircraft is 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 Army's use of the Apache is evolving, and this concept provides options and flexibility for future missions.
- Unmanned vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft
- Supports Army helicopters in combat and cargo operations
- Meets demand for RSTA mission
Author's summary: Boeing designs unmanned aircraft for Army.