same design, but civilian type helo

[Ramstein]

same design, but civilian type helo..

 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/4332910.html?series=88

 

:joystick:

[AlphaOneSix]

The X2 is just a technology demonstrator, and is not meant to be produced in quantity, but to prove that the design is feasible. They still have not done any high speed trials with it, I don't think they've actually had the pusher prop providing any thrust yet either (it was engaged but no pitch in the blades). The blades are much stiffer and are not allowed to articulate much (hingeless hub) so the blades are able to be mounted on a shorter shaft.

[GGTharos]

This would make it different from the Ka-50 whose speed limit is closer to 200kts (and it becomes dangerous to fly after) - if they pull it off they'll have the fastest heli around.

 

And I mean level speed, not any of that crazy kamikaze dive stuff ;)

[nscode]

Hope they do something about the sound :)