Sikorsky, UAS and Rotor Blown Wing

Sikorsky proves out ‘rotor blown wing’ drone
Sikorsky reported successful flight tests for its 115-pound, battery-powered twin prop-rotor unmanned aircraft.
Sikorsky Debuts ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ UAS
Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky has successfully flown its "rotor blown wing" drone in both helicopter and fixed-wing flight modes.
Sikorsky Successfully Flies Rotor Blown Wing VTOL UAS, Validating Control Software
The aircraft is meant to develop and mature rotor blown wing design, which can now be applied to larger aircraft for unmanned aerial logistics and even tactical ISR missions. Sikorsky announced it has flown the prototype of its unique VTOL (Vertical Take-Off Landing) UAS (Uncrewed Aerial System) based on the Rotor Blown Wing technology.
Sikorsky conducts dual-mode flight of rotor blown wing UAS
The twin prop-rotor prototype, weighing 115lb and powered by batteries, offers stability across all flight regimes.
Sikorsky completes transition flights of rotor-blown-wing prototype
Sikorsky has successfully completed vertical-to-forward flight transitions of its autonomous rotor-blown-wing demonstrator, an all-electric aircraft the company is using to better understand the complexity of such manoeuvres.
Sikorsky Successfully Flies Rotor Blown Wing UAS in Helicopter and Airplane Modes
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial
Sikorsky Rotor Blown Wing Drone Proves It Can Take Off Like a Helo and Fly Like a Plane
Aerospace giant Sikorsky announced it has conducted a series of flight tests for the rotor blown wing drone being developed for DARPA
Sikorsky Unveils New S-92 Gearbox And Flight Tests Rotor Blown Wing
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Video: Sikorsky successfully flies drone capable of operating in both helicopter and airplane modes
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully completed tests on an unmanned aerial system (UAS) with a rotor-blown wing, capable of operating in both helicopter and airplane modes.
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