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 announced a large unmanned transport aircraft model named HY‑60 (Huanying-60), with impressive parameters: 35m long, 38m wingspan, 12m high, and a maximum announced load of 20 tons.

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

Scaled model of new aircraft revealed, revealing 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 removal of the cockpit and pilot system, to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. The lack of a pilot allows the aircraft to fly for long periods of time, making it effective for transporting heavy and long-distance goods.

For the logistics industry, the HY-60 is considered a major breakthrough. It can take off and land on simple airports or runways, opening up the possibility of connecting remote areas, remote areas 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, to truly achieve widespread commercial application, many factors must be ensured, such as aviation certification, flight safety, integration into civil air traffic and perfecting the ground control system. In addition, operating with heavy payloads and long-distance unmanned flights still poses challenges in maintenance, monitoring and the ability to respond to technical problems.

For the Vietnamese market, although the article did not clearly state that this aircraft model will be available, it is clear that the trend of "large-sized unmanned transport aircraft" is opening up many opportunities for logistics businesses, especially in mountainous or island areas, 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