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Rotor Blown Wing (RBW)

 

Sikorsky’s revolutionary twin proprotor Rotor Blown Wing VTOL UAS marks a significant breakthrough in the development of long-endurance, high-payload unmanned aerial systems. This cutting-edge aircraft combines the efficiency of a fixed-wing airplane with the versatility of a helicopter, enabling it to take off, hover, and land vertically while cruising on the wing for extended periods.

These innovative UAS, which may utilize a hybrid-electric powertrain, are specifically designed for confined and austere areas of operation to include runway independency, urban and ship operations. They are well suited for a variety of all-weather operations from reconnaissance, light attack and contested logistics and can serve across DoD, Homeland Security, Forestry and civilian organizations.

These aircraft represent a major leap forward with an advanced rotor design and Sikorsky's proven MATRIX? flight autonomy system. MATRIX’s open architecture means it can seamlessly interface with existing C2 systems such as the Army Universal UAS Controller or the U.S. Marine Corps MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL).

Rotor Blown Wing Technology has Potential for Various Missions

Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Targeting (ISR-T)

Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Targeting (ISR-T)

Contested Logistics Resupply

Contested Logistics Resupply

Light Attack

Light Attack

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Maritime Patrol

Maritime Patrol

Persistent Communications

Persistent Communications

 

 

RBW Family of Systems Size Comparison & Scalability   ___

 

RBWs are scalable across multiple UAS Groups with a focus on Group 3 and Group 4
configurations for increased speed, range, and payload for a variety of missions.

 

RBW Family of Systems Size Comparison & Scalability

 

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The Latest News on the Rotor Blown Wing   ___
Jun 09, 2025
Third Party Article
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky is searching for new product lines to secure its future.
Mar 10, 2025
Press Release
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes.
Dec 17, 2024
Story
As Lockheed Martin reflects on a year of groundbreaking advancements, these are the top 20 innovations from 2024.
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