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空中巴士推出U145無人直升機（圖片取自Airbus網站）

歐洲航太巨頭空中巴士（Airbus）宣布，旗下以H145輕型直升機為基礎開發的U145無人直升機（U145 Uncrewed Helicopter），預計將於2026年底展開首次飛行測試，驗證自主飛行系統效能與未來作業潛力，並朝2030年代初期服役目標邁進。
European aerospace giant Airbus has announced that its U145 uncrewed helicopter, developed from the H145 light helicopter platform, is expected to conduct its maiden flight by the end of 2026. The flight will validate the aircraft’s autonomous systems and operational potential, with deployment targeted for the early 2030s.

柏林航展首度公開亮相

Public Debut at ILA Berlin 2026

空巴表示，U145將於本屆德國柏林國際航空展（ILA Berlin 2026）首度公開展示概念設計與全尺寸模型，成為展場最受關注的新世代自主飛行載具之一。
Airbus stated that the U145 will make its public debut at ILA Berlin 2026, where a full-scale mock-up and concept presentation will be showcased as one of the exhibition's most anticipated next-generation autonomous aircraft.

首飛階段將由至少一名飛行員留置機上監控飛行狀況，但未來目標是實現高度自主化甚至完全無人操作。
During the initial flight-testing phase, at least one pilot will remain onboard to supervise operations, though the long-term goal is highly autonomous or fully unmanned flight.

移除駕駛艙　酬載提升至1.2噸

Cockpit Removal Increases Payload to 1.2 Tons

U145最大的設計特色，在於保留Airbus H145成熟機體與動力系統，同時移除傳統駕駛艙與飛行儀表設備。
One of the U145's key design features is the retention of the proven airframe and propulsion system of the Airbus H145 while eliminating the conventional cockpit and flight instrumentation.

透過導入人工智慧（AI）自主飛行系統與專用感測器，機體可騰出更多空間執行任務。
By integrating artificial intelligence-based autonomous flight systems and dedicated sensors, Airbus has freed up significant internal space for mission payloads.

根據空巴資料，U145最大有效酬載可達約1.2公噸，並可透過機首、側門及尾部艙門快速裝卸貨物。
According to Airbus, the aircraft can carry approximately 1.2 tons of payload and supports loading operations through front, side, and rear access points.

執行後勤、醫療與救災任務

Designed for Logistics, Medical, and Disaster Relief Missions

空巴規劃，U145未來將可執行多種軍民兩用任務，包括：

• 後勤運輸
• 情報監視偵察（ISR）
• 醫療後送（MEDEVAC）
• 人道救援
• 消防滅火
• 災害應變

Airbus envisions the U145 performing a wide range of military and civilian missions, including:

• Logistics transport
• Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
• Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)
• Humanitarian assistance
• Firefighting
• Disaster response

由於不需飛行員直接操作，也能降低高風險環境中的人員暴露風險。
Its unmanned design reduces the need to expose aircrews to dangerous operating environments.

有望成為空中無人機母艦

Could Evolve into an Airborne Drone Mothership

空巴同時與歐洲飛彈大廠MBDA合作，研究讓U145成為空中無人機母艦（Drone Mothership）的可能性。
Airbus is also working with MBDA to explore the possibility of turning the U145 into an airborne drone mothership.

未來U145可望搭載、部署並指揮多架小型無人機，執行偵察、電子戰或打擊任務。
In the future, the U145 could carry, deploy, and coordinate multiple smaller drones for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, or strike operations.

此構想符合近年各國積極推動的「有人／無人組合」（Manned-Unmanned Teaming, MUM-T）作戰概念。
The concept aligns with the growing emphasis on Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) operations being pursued by militaries worldwide.

繼VSR700後第二款無人直升機

Airbus’ Second Major Uncrewed Helicopter Program

U145也是空巴繼Airbus VSR700之後，第二款以現役有人直升機平台改裝而成的無人直升機。
The U145 becomes Airbus' second major uncrewed helicopter project following the Airbus VSR700.

相較於從零開始設計新機，利用成熟平台改裝能夠縮短研發時間、降低成本並加速認證進程。
Compared with designing a completely new aircraft, converting an existing platform reduces development costs, shortens timelines, and simplifies certification efforts.

美國同步發展MQ-72C版本

US Developing the MQ-72C Variant

值得注意的是，空巴美國分公司也正以美軍版H145──UH-72B Lakota為基礎，與多家美國國防企業合作研發MQ-72C無人直升機。
Notably, Airbus' US division is also developing the MQ-72C uncrewed helicopter based on the military version of the H145, the UH-72B Lakota, in partnership with several American defense contractors.

這代表同一平台未來可能衍生出歐洲版U145與美國版MQ-72C兩條無人直升機發展路線。
This means the same helicopter family may eventually generate two separate uncrewed rotorcraft lines: the European U145 and the American MQ-72C.

記者觀察

Reporter’s Analysis

U145的出現反映出全球軍事與航空產業的新趨勢：不再追求完全重新設計的新型無人機，而是利用成熟載具快速轉型為自主化平台。
The U145 reflects a broader trend in the aerospace and defense sectors: instead of developing entirely new unmanned aircraft, manufacturers are increasingly converting proven platforms into autonomous systems.

相較於大型固定翼無人機，無人直升機具備垂直起降、低基礎設施需求與多用途特性，在島嶼作戰、後勤補給與災害救援領域具有高度價值。
Compared with large fixed-wing drones, unmanned helicopters offer vertical takeoff capability, reduced infrastructure requirements, and greater mission flexibility, making them highly valuable for island operations, logistics support, and disaster response.

若未來成功整合無人機母艦能力，U145不僅是一架無人運輸機，更可能成為歐洲下一代分散式空中作戰網路的重要節點，進一步推動AI自主作戰與MUM-T作戰概念的實戰化發展。
If Airbus successfully integrates drone-mothership capabilities, the U145 could evolve beyond a simple unmanned transport aircraft into a key node within future distributed air combat networks, accelerating the operational adoption of AI-enabled autonomy and MUM-T warfare concepts.