This is the latest US development in a long series of tests aimed at helping UH-60M helicopter in particular and other helicopters in general can fly in automatic mode.Sikorsky, now a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has announced plans to add the MATRIX automatic control system to the UH-60M helicopter. The integration is being done under a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project. America (DARPA).Sikorsky began work on MATRIX in 2013 and then continued to develop the system as part of DARPA’s cockpit automation systems (ALIAS) program since 2014.“As part of ALIAS in 2020, Sikorsky provided hardware and technical support to add a fly-by-wire flight control system to the UH-60M aircraft,” Lockheed Martin said on March 15. 10.“When combined with the MATRIX automation system, UH-60M aircraft was able to fly hundreds of hours without active intervention from the pilot,” Lockheed Martin added.Completion of the ALIAS/MATRIX system for the UH-60M helicopter is expected to end in 2025.The UH-60M Black Hawk is an upgraded variant of the famous American UH-60 helicopter line. The aircraft is equipped with two improved T700-GE-701D engines that provide good performance while saving fuel.Even if an engine fails, this helicopter can still fly. The UH-60M Black Hawk’s fuel tank can self-heal immediately after being hit.The electronic system on this version has also been comprehensively upgraded to suit modern combat conditions.In addition, the body frame and propeller system of the UH-60M have also been upgraded with more durable materials.The UH-60M helicopter can transport 14 soldiers with full military equipment.The UH-60M Black Hawk is equipped with rear sliding and lockable doors on each side of the cargo compartment, and the helicopter’s external cargo hook can withstand up to 3,650 kg, giving the aircraft the ability to transport a lot of cargo. .The UH-60M multi-purpose helicopter can operate continuously for more than 2,200km without refueling.Sikorsky engineers also equipped the UH-60M Black Hawk with VHF-FM, UHF-FM radar, as well as an encrypted IFF identification system that helps communicate between helicopters with each other and with the ground command station.For self-defense, the UH-60M Black Hawk is equipped with an AN/APR radar warning receiver, as well as an AN/ALQ infrared sensor system, which helps detect and prevent fire from enemies, increasing protection capabilities. for helicopters.Sikorsky delivered the first UH-60M Black Hawk version to the US military in 2007. It is estimated that about 1,000 have been built and put into service with the US and its allies.
This is the latest US development in a long series of tests aimed at helping UH-60M helicopter in particular and other helicopters in general can fly in automatic mode.
Sikorsky, now a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has announced plans to add the MATRIX automatic control system to the UH-60M helicopter. The integration is being done under a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project. America (DARPA).
Sikorsky began work on MATRIX in 2013 and then continued to develop the system as part of DARPA’s cockpit automation systems (ALIAS) program since 2014.
“As part of ALIAS in 2020, Sikorsky provided hardware and technical support to add a fly-by-wire flight control system to the UH-60M aircraft,” Lockheed Martin said on March 15. 10.
“When combined with the MATRIX automation system, UH-60M aircraft was able to fly hundreds of hours without active intervention from the pilot,” Lockheed Martin added.
Completion of the ALIAS/MATRIX system for the UH-60M helicopter is expected to end in 2025.
The UH-60M Black Hawk is an upgraded variant of the famous American UH-60 helicopter line. The aircraft is equipped with two improved T700-GE-701D engines that provide good performance while saving fuel.
Even if an engine fails, this helicopter can still fly. The UH-60M Black Hawk’s fuel tank can self-heal immediately after being hit.
The electronic system on this version has also been comprehensively upgraded to suit modern combat conditions.
In addition, the body frame and propeller system of the UH-60M have also been upgraded with more durable materials.
The UH-60M helicopter can transport 14 soldiers with full military equipment.
The UH-60M Black Hawk is equipped with rear sliding and lockable doors on each side of the cargo compartment, and the helicopter’s external cargo hook can withstand up to 3,650 kg, giving the aircraft the ability to transport a lot of cargo. .
The UH-60M multi-purpose helicopter can operate continuously for more than 2,200km without refueling.
Sikorsky engineers also equipped the UH-60M Black Hawk with VHF-FM, UHF-FM radar, as well as an encrypted IFF identification system that helps communicate between helicopters with each other and with the ground command station.
For self-defense, the UH-60M Black Hawk is equipped with an AN/APR radar warning receiver, as well as an AN/ALQ infrared sensor system, which helps detect and prevent fire from enemies, increasing protection capabilities. for helicopters.
Sikorsky delivered the first UH-60M Black Hawk version to the US military in 2007. It is estimated that about 1,000 have been built and put into service with the US and its allies.