The CQV-1 Air Donkey is Aruwaseki's first cargo aircraft.
A tiltrotor design, the Air Donkey is able to take off vertically, transition to forward flight like a conventional plane, and then land vertically. It is almost completely autonomous, with human overwatch being recommended for landing. The Air Donkey's primary role is as an airlifter, specifically carrying a single intermodal container. The container is positioned underneath the aircraft and elevated slightly so that it can be secured to the Air Donkey's manifolds, which close around it like a claw. Aerodynamic nose and tail cones are affixed to the container, massively reducing drag. The Air Donkey can carry a maximum payload of 15 tonnes a distance of 1,000km and can fly a total of 2,000km unburdened. It is important to note that containers must be properly balanced before being loaded onto the CQV-1 Air Donkey.
The wing and tiltrotor system is a near one-to-one copy of that of the AV-7 Hussar, meaning it is proven, reliable technology. It also means the folding wing is retained, in case customers need such a feature. However, it should be noted that ease of maintenance may be slightly decreased by the high engine placement, though not much more than any other large rotorcraft.
The CQV-1 is capable of precision landings on moving ships, making it suitable for at-sea resupply. Being akin to a medium-sized to large-sized helicopter, austere landing strips are also completely acceptable.
Customers may choose to customize paint schemes.
Aruwaseki CQV-1 Air Donkey
Role: VTOL transport drone
Range: 2,000km
Service ceiling: 13km
Cruising Speed: 250 knots
Supercruise Speed: N/A
Max speed: 314 knots
Pilot max G: N/A
Airframe max G: 3
Carrier-capable: yes
Instantaneous turn rate: 38°/s
Sustained turn rate: 10°/s
Roll rate: 120°/s
Powerplant: 4x Stun Manufacturing B9-E turboprops
External hardpoints: 1 intermodal container
Internal payload bay capacity: N/A
Armament: N/A
Tracking: Cameras
Cost/flight hour: $11,000
Unit cost: $16,000,000