Leonardo Unveils AW09-Inspired Proteus UAS Demonstrator

proteus demo
Credit: Leonardo Helicopters
LONDON—Leonardo Helicopters has revealed the design of its Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator, due to fly this summer, drawing from the AW09 single-engine light helicopter. The three-metric-ton Proteus features the AW09's distinctive shrouded anti-torque system and five-bladed main rotor...
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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