SILENT ARROW
SILENT ARROW® is the world’s first autonomous cargo aircraft.
Contested Logistics Systems
SILENT ARROW® is a tandem-wing, disposable, guided delivery vehicle
developed for the US Special Forces to conduct military resupply and civilian
disaster relief missions at less than half the cost of JPADS with more than 2.5X
the standoff capability.
The patented design allows the 28-foot (8.5m), springloaded wingspan to be stowed inside the 8-foot (2.4m) fuselage for compact transportation to the theatre of operations.
SILENT ARROW® is deployed from the C-17, C-130, CH-53, V-22, various side-door aircraft as well as via helicopter sling load with wings closed and static-line deployed, or wings already open and locked in position.
GD-2000
2 ft x 2 ft x 8 ft Form Factor
2 ft x 2 ft x 8 ft box arrives in theater containing the 4 spring-loaded wings
inside, attached to the underside of the lid.
Release lid latches and pull out lifting rods. Two operators lift lid away from cargo fuselage.
Set lid down with wings facing up. Load cargo fuselage with up to 1,631 lbs (740kg) of supplies.
Place lid back on cargo fuselage, with wings up and install nosecone and tail assemblies. Collect wing static lines and connect to C-130/C-17, other cargo airplane, or helicopter.
Place lid back on cargo fuselage, with wings up and install nosecone and tail assemblies. Collect wing static lines and connect to C-130/C-17, other cargo airplane, or helicopter.
For queries about upcoming projects, technical assistance, or collaboration opportunities please get in touch.
- Address:
- Laurence Walter House Addison Rd, Chilton Ind. Est
- Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YW
The MEL Group HEAD OFFICE
Laurence Walter House
Addison Rd, Chilton Ind. Est
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YW UK
Tel: +44 (0)1787 373 282
Email: info@melaviation.co.uk
European Production – UK
Laurence Walter House
Addison Rd, Chilton Ind. Est
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YW UK
Tel: +44 (0)1787 373 282
Email: info@melaviation.co.uk
The MEL Group HEAD OFFICE
Laurence Walter House
Addison Rd, Chilton Ind. Est
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YW UK
Tel: +44 (0)1787 373 282
Email: info@melaviation.co.uk
European Production
Laurence Walter House
Addison Rd, Chilton Ind. Est
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YW UK
Tel: +44 (0)1787 373 282
Email: info@melaviation.co.uk