DEMON TRUCKING TRACKING TECHNOLOGY AND HANDS-ON CONTROLS
The TIRT design integrates a large payload bay (including a complete propulsion system) with all necessary parts and components that make the aircraft a highly maneuverable transport. The TIRT is capable of carrying two fully enclosed crew and supplies, a cargo module, a fuel tank, and any additional cargo needed to make the TIRT fly.
The TIRT design is capable of flight-tested as small conventional TIRTs (up to 24.3"x12.4" diameter and 5.75"x11.5" tall), with some improvements made during early design. As of 2017, there are plans to produce a larger TIRT that will provide the capability of transporting more than 18 personnel. Other changes to enable the TIRT to fly include a more flexible landing gear, an enlarged launch/orbit control system and improved attitude and pitch control.
In May 2013 DARPA awarded a small, two-plane program to develop a flying tank which could be easily scaled down and delivered to remote areas of service in the near future.
The TIRT is a flexible, airtight hull with an innovative propulsion system and all manner of additional capabilities such as increased structural stiffness, enhanced internal air filtration, and enhanced mechanical durability. DAR
