U145

Airbus U145 is an uncrewed aerial logistics system derived from the H145 helicopter, with a modular cargo architecture, sensor suite and AI-enabled autonomous operation.

Facts

  • Company: Airbus
  • Type: Cargo UAV
  • Positioning: U145
  • Function: Aerial logistics
  • Audience: Civil and defence
  • Status: Development
  • Website: https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/defence/uas/u145

Specifications

  • Airframe: Uncrewed rotary-wing system derived from the H145
  • Propulsion: Twin Safran Arriel 2E engines
  • Autonomy Model: Sensor suite and AI support full autonomous operation
  • Cargo Bay: Cargo nose door and cargo floor for modular loads
  • Cockpit Configuration: No physical cockpit; integrated cargo nose door with foldable loading table

Market context

Civil and defence

  • Capability: VTOL unmanned aircraft, Autonomous navigation
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Timeline

  • Airbus introduces U145 uncrewed helicopter - 2026-06-08 - Product Launch - Airbus displayed a full-scale U145 mock-up at ILA Berlin. The aircraft removes the physical cockpit and adds a cargo nose door, foldable loading table and dedicated cargo floor. A safety-pilot maiden flight was planned for the… - source: airbus.com

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