Tag: Future Vertical Lift
The new Apache would feature a large fixed-wing, rearward-pointing exhaust, a downward-pointing vertical fin, and a pusher propeller in the rear. A new Apache attack helicopter with increased speed and less drag: these modifications, known as AH-64E Block 2 Compound are being tested by Boeing. As reported by Jane’s the new Apache would...
The SB>1 Defiant is designed to fly at twice the speed and range of today's conventional helicopters and offers advanced agility and maneuverability Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 Defiant helicopter. Noteworthy the companies have developed the Defiant for...
Raider, developed by Sikorsky, is based on the company's proven X2 Technology, enabling speeds twice that of conventional helicopters The Sikorsky S-97 Raider light tactical prototype helicopter recently flew faster than 200 knots at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center, Lockheed Martin has announced. Raider, developed by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is based on the company's proven X2 Technology, enabling speeds...
The V-280 Valor will undergo a series of functional tests running all aircraft systems and flight controls in preparation for first flight this fall The interesting video in this post features Bell V-280 Valor prototype aircraft beginning its restrained ground run test operations. The aircraft will continue ground run testing at the Bell Helicopter Amarillo Assembly Center where it will...
