
Unmanned Little Bird H-6U
This new aircraft offers search, re-supply, communications relay and surveillance and more, all with a low-risk approach, low operational costs and high flight readiness.
The Unmanned Little Bird H-6U is the unmanned variant of the AH-6i manned scout helicopter. Its unique design combines the autonomous flight capability, networked payloads and communications of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a combat-proven rotorcraft platform. The unmanned system provides over-the-horizon search, re-supply and retrograde, communications relay and surveillance capabilities. All with a low-risk approach, low operational costs and high flight readiness on a proven platform.
Rotor Diameter | 27.5 ft (8.38 m) | Max Speed | 145 KTAS |
Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,100 m) | Empty Weight | 2,200 lbs (998 kg) manned, 1,900 lbs (862 kg) unmanned |
Useful Payload | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) manned, 1,400 lbs (635 kg) unmanned |
Command Link | Ku-band TCDL |
Electrical Power | 11kW @ 28VDC | Command and Control | STANAG 4586 Compliant |
Endurance | About 6 hours | Mission Planning | Pre-launch and dynamic during mission |
Autonomy | Waypoint control from take-off to landing | Navigation | Fixed (land-based) or relative (sea-based) |