Leonardo Set Sights On 2025 Rotary-Wing Demonstrator Flight

August 18, 2022
Leonardo Helicopters rotary-wing uncrewed air system demonstrator
Leonardo has teased a fan-in-wing configuration for the RWUAS program, but with a focus on shared payloads, a tandem-rotor platform appears to be a strong fit.
Credit: Leonardo Helicopters
Leonardo Helicopters is planning to build a rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system demonstrator that could pave the way to the development of a platform embarking on the UK’s aircraft carriers and warships. As part of its Future Maritime Aviation Force ambitions, the Royal Navy wants uncrewed aircraft...

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