Leonardo Unveils Redesigned Hero Rotary-Wing Uncrewed Aircraft System

Tony Osborne June 06, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters Hero
Credit: Leonardo
Leonardo Helicopters has unveiled a redesigned Hero rotary-wing uncrewed aircraft system (RWUAS), with the configuration designed for naval operations. The updated Hero features a new airframe, two heavy fuel engines and an increased maximum takeoff weight of 250 kg (550 lb.) compared to 205 kg of...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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