Black Knight Transformer - tow truck of the future, combining helicopter and truck SUV
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Black Knight Transformer - an innovative tow, combining helicopter and truck. Transformer is able to reach inaccessible areas and evacuate injured or threatened people. Remote management leave in safety and pilot hybrid. The modular design makes tarnsformer applicable for water operations.
There are many critical situations in which a person may need urgent evacuation. Natural disasters, technological disasters and, of course, the flare pockets of violence endanger the lives of not only local residents, but also the rescuers, trying to help them. We suggest you familiarize yourself with an ambitious project to develop a universal tow people managed remotely. Black Knight Transformer sets the good purpose of saving lives, and in its functionality resembles sung in comic books and blockbuster form factor Transformers.
In early January, Advanced Tactics Inc., a small aerospace company in the US, has published some details about his experience in the field transforming vehicles and said that a full-scale demonstration model Black Knight Transformer successfully completed its first check.
The patented technology combines the capabilities of a helicopter on a horizontal takeoff and landing, with off-road capabilities of the car. Black Knight Transformer finished driving test in December 2013 and is preparing for its first flight at the beginning of the current one.
Black Knight Transformer is designed for stand-alone medical evacuation. The internal volume is comparable to the capacity of the helicopter Blackhawk, making it a good transportation for cargo missions. It is controlled remotely, so the pilots are safe.
transformer design consists of modular elements that can be easily replaced in the field in case of breakage. For example, each of the eight power propulsion subsystems can be assembled by two people. According to the engineers Advanced Tactics Inc., spare parts to the Black Knight Transformer available from an economic point of view. Furthermore, unlike conventional helicopters transformer design implies the absence of the tail rotor. In case of failure of one of the main components, the hybrid can make a controlled flight and landing. And the most interesting, modular automotive part can be replaced on the hull, making suitable use of hybrid water.
Black Knight Transformer is similar to SUVs suspension and transmission. Big tires from trucks provide excellent permeability of the landscape and soften the landing. The wheels are driven by an independent engine and transmission speeds up to 110 km / h.
Of course, the rescue vehicle is designed primarily for military purposes. But its ability to apply to a wide range of peace missions. Excellent reasonableness modular structure of the system makes it easy to transformer repaired and applicable for land and water operations. Hopefully, the final price tag will be available for the national rescue services. Reduced copy of the model has successfully coped with their tasks, in line testing of full-scale copy. We hope that the transformer fly and will help many people who find themselves in a difficult position.