R66 TURBINETRUCK is a turbine-powered VTOL UAS developed from the Robinson R66 platform and reconfigured for unmanned cargo operations in defense environments. Engineered to support logistics missions where crewed flight introduces elevated risk, the aircraft provides up to 1,300 lb of internal payload capacity, with additional external lift via cargo hook. Its mission-focused cargo architecture replaces the traditional cabin with a reinforced, flat load-bearing floor and multiple tie-down points, enabling flexible transport of equipment, supplies, and mission-critical materials. Front clamshell doors and a secondary side access point streamline loading and unloading, reducing ground handling complexity in time-sensitive operations.
Designed for austere and contested environments, the platform retains the proven engine, rotor system, and dynamic components of the R66, supporting reliability and sustainment through existing infrastructure. The system is autonomy-agnostic, allowing integration of AI-enabled, remotely piloted, or fully autonomous flight control solutions based on operational requirements. This flexibility enables defense operators to deploy scalable unmanned logistics capabilities without dependence on a single control ecosystem. By bridging crewed aviation and autonomous systems, R66 TURBINETRUCK provides a practical pathway to reduce human exposure while maintaining consistent, high-throughput resupply operations.
Specifications:
| Payload capacity: | Up to 1,300 lb internal; external cargo hook support |
| Range: | Over 325 NM |
| Useful load: | Up to 1,500 lb |
| Engine: | Turbine engine |
