Transporting tons of goods without pilots: New aircraft model reveals great potential for the logistics industry

DNVN - A new large-sized unmanned transport aircraft model has just been introduced in China with the ability to carry tons of cargo and fly thousands of kilometers. This device is expected to open a new era for automated cargo transportation and logistics.

Shaanxi Aviation Company (China) recently officially unveiled its large unmanned transport aircraft model, the HY-60 (Huan Ying-60), with impressive specifications: 35m long, 38m wingspan, 12m high, and a stated maximum payload of 20 tons.

The aircraft uses four turboprop engines, has a cruising speed of 500-550 km/h, and a range of up to approximately 4,500 km.

A miniature model of the new aircraft has been revealed, showing great potential for the logistics industry.

According to the article, this device is an unmanned transport version of the Y-8 transport aircraft, with the cockpit and pilot system removed to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. The absence of a pilot allows the aircraft to fly for extended periods, making it efficient for transporting heavy cargo over long distances.

For the logistics industry, the HY-60 aircraft is considered a major breakthrough. Even in simple airport or runway conditions, the aircraft is capable of taking off and landing, opening up the possibility of connecting remote areas, isolated regions, or islands – places where transportation by road or sea is difficult.

In addition, the use of drones will significantly reduce personnel costs, crew costs, and human-related risks.

However, for widespread commercial application, several factors must be ensured, such as aviation certification, flight safety, integration into civil air traffic control, and the improvement of ground-based control systems. In addition, operating with heavy payloads and long-distance unmanned flights still presents challenges in terms of maintenance, monitoring, and the ability to respond to technical failures.

For the Vietnamese market, although the article doesn't explicitly state whether this aircraft model will be available, it's clear that the trend of "large unmanned transport aircraft" is opening up many opportunities for logistics businesses, especially in mountainous or island regions where transportation costs are high and infrastructure is limited.

Nguyen Bach

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/cong-nghe/van-tai-hang-tan-khong-can-phi-cong-mau-may-bay-moi-he-lo-tiem-nang-lon-cho-nganh-logistics/20251020044401358