Autonomous, Electric-Powered Airlifters Appear On USAF Planning Brief

Wing and tail folded, Elroy’s Chaparral ground demonstrator is maneuvered on the C-17’s loading ramp.

A new class of electric-powered, autonomous rotorcraft could enter the U.S. Air Force’s airlift fleet. A “Next Generation Airlift — Last Tactical Leg” (NGAL-LTL) program appeared on a list of upcoming contract opportunities on a recorded briefing on July 29 by the Air Force’s acquisition office for...

Subscription Required

 

Autonomous, Electric-Powered Airlifters Appear On USAF Planning Brief is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.