BLUF
The prototype ‘Blue Whale’ builds on the UR6000 Chinese tiltrotor drone. Of a similar size to the Italian AW609 and, about half the Osprey’s size, it could be used to rapidly move troops against Taiwan.Learning Outcomes
- Technological Literacy — Explains tiltrotor design, development challenges, and comparisons to existing aircraft models.
- Strategic Awareness — Highlights how tiltrotor capabilities could affect operations in contested environments, including potential cross-strait scenarios.
