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The American ARES-DV tiltrotor drone took to the air for the first time

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On September 6, the American company Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) for the first time lifted into the air an unmanned vertical take-off and landing vehicle under development, which received the designation ARES-DV. The US Air Force and Army are involved in financing the $37 million project.

It is planned that the new tiltrotor UAV will perform various tasks offline: evacuation of the wounded, transportation of people and goods, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, communication relay and even act as a strike platform.

Image source: topwar.ru

During the first flight, the ARES-DV's ability to maintain stable hovering was tested, including after installing the US Army M4 mobile multipurpose module. Two turbine engines drive two propellers located in the so-called annular channels, which provide both vertical and horizontal flight.

Image source: topwar.ru

The device requires a small landing area, which is an important feature for the navy and special forces. The use of removable suspended payload modules allows you to quickly adapt to various tasks.

After many years of research and development [10 years], ARES has reached an important milestone in our long history of innovation

- stated in the PiAC company.

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