美國新型「地獄犬」無人機進入量產階段，強化前線打擊能力

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(Courtesy Cummings Aerospace)

美國阿拉巴馬州的卡明斯航太公司（Cummings Aerospace）宣布，其開發的「地獄犬」（Hellhound）無人機已準備進入低速量產階段，並將參與美國陸軍的低空潛伏打擊彈藥（LASSO）計畫。

這款重量不到11.3公斤的無人機，採用渦輪噴射引擎和3D列印技術製造，能以超過每小時560公里的速度飛行，並在使用50%燃料的情況下飛行超過20公里。 

卡明斯航太公司已在阿拉巴馬州亨茨維爾附近建立了新的生產設施，並達到製造準備等級7（MRL 7），意味著已建立明確的生產流程和工作指導。

此外，該公司與ATRX合作，計劃開發具備超音速和高超音速能力的無人機，進一步提升美軍的打擊能力。 

三個重要觀點：

1. 先進製造技術應用： 「地獄犬」無人機結合3D列印和渦輪噴射技術，實現高性能與低成本的平衡，提升前線部隊的打擊能力。
2. 生產能力提升： 卡明斯航太公司已建立完整的生產流程，準備進行低速量產，滿足軍方對快速部署的需求。
3. 未來發展方向： 與ATRX的合作將推動無人機向超音速和高超音速發展，應對未來戰場的高強度需求。 

U.S. Advances Frontline Strike Capabilities with New ‘Hellhound’ Drone Entering Production

Cummings Aerospace, based in Alabama, has announced that its “Hellhound” drone is ready for low-rate production and will participate in the U.S. Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.

Weighing less than 25 pounds, the drone utilizes turbojet propulsion and 3D printing technology, achieving speeds over 350 mph and covering distances beyond 20 kilometers using only 50% of its fuel. 

The company has established a new production facility near Huntsville, Alabama, reaching Manufacturing Readiness Level 7 (MRL 7), indicating a defined production workflow and work instructions.

Additionally, Cummings Aerospace is collaborating with ATRX to develop drones capable of supersonic and hypersonic speeds, further enhancing the U.S. military’s strike capabilities.  

Three Key Points:

1. Advanced Manufacturing Integration: The “Hellhound” drone combines 3D printing and turbojet technology, balancing high performance with cost-effectiveness to enhance frontline strike capabilities.
2. Enhanced Production Capacity: Cummings Aerospace has established a complete production process, preparing for low-rate manufacturing to meet the military’s rapid deployment needs.
3. Future Development Trajectory: Collaboration with ATRX aims to develop drones with supersonic and hypersonic capabilities, addressing the demands of future high-intensity battlefields.