D

DP-14 Hawk

Autonomous unmanned helicopterFielded 2007Pending verification
Air ForcesUSA
Length 4.11 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAutonomous unmanned helicopter
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerDragonfly Pictures, Essington, Pa.Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length4.11 m13 ftMed[1]
Wingspan0.61 m2 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Speed190 km/h118 mph · 103 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed130 km/hMed[1]
Range80 km50 mi · 43 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling4,570 m14,993 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb150 m/minMed[1]
Endurance2.4 Hours; 4.3 HoursMed[1]
Armament and payload
Payload195 kg430 lbMed[1]
Variants
DP-6XT WhisperThis upgraded variant, the present production model, features a most payload of fifteen pound (7 kg). The air vehicle will operate in crosswinds of up to forty knots (74 kmh).[1]
DP-12 RhinoThis is a bigger version designed to hold payloads of as much as a hundred and fifty lb (70 kg) over distances of as much as 350 mi (560 km). It can fly in crosswinds of as much as 30 knots (fifty six kmh).[1]
DP-14 HawkThis is a heavy-raise variation designed for missions inclusive of air deliver to ahead working bases. It is designed to hold as much as 430 lb (195 kg) of payload in its 26 cu ft (0.7 cu m) of shipment area or outside hardpoints.[1]
Summary

The DP-14 Hawk is a heavy-lift variant of the DP-6 Whisper designed for missions such as air supply to forward in operation bases. it's designed to hold up to 430 lb (195 kg) of payload in its twenty six cu ft (0.7 copper m) of cargo area or external hardpoints.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
CompareShow on range mapJSON
Operators
Sources
  1. DP-14 Hawk American Autonomous Unmanned Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import