Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph
As one of the contenders in the race to win a $US100 billion contract from the US government for the Army’s next generation of attack helicopter, AVX Aircraft Company has conceived a futuristic machine kitted out with coaxial rotors, ducted fans and a retractable undercarriage that could hit speeds of over 270 mph (435 km/h)... Continue Reading Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph
Section: Aircraft
Tags: avx, Helicopters, US Army, VTOL
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