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Airbus Introduces the U145, an Uncrewed Version of the Successful H145 Helicopter - Aviacionline

· Source: aviacionline.com

In short

Airbus Helicopters unveiled the U145 at ILA Berlin 2026, an uncrewed variant of the H145 helicopter designed for logistics, surveillance and support missions in high-risk environments. The U145 retains the H145's airframe and payload capacity but removes the cockpit in favor of AI-based perception systems and autonomous navigation. Maiden flight is scheduled for late 2026, with entry into service expected in the early 2030s.

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Tags: autonomous, logistics, helicopter, defense, VTOL, AI

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