Airbus unveils autonomous U145 helicopter with cockpit replaced by cargo doors
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Airbus Helicopters unveiled the U145, a fully autonomous twin-engine helicopter based on the H145 platform, at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The aircraft replaces the traditional cockpit with clamshell cargo doors to maximize payload space, marking a significant step forward in autonomous aviation technology for cargo transport.
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
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