Helicopters of the Future
Eurocopter X3
For the X3, Eurocopter added propellers mounted on short wings, lopped off the tail rotor
Eurocopter X3
The strange look of the design has given rise to the nickname “Flying Cuisinart.” A
Sikorsky X2
Sikorsky has designed the fastest helicopter of all, the X2, with a twin-coaxial rigid ma
Sikorsky X2
With the X2, Sikorsky says it is focused on increasing cruise speed without compromising
Sikorsky X2
At the heart of the X2 design is an integrated fly-by-wire system that allows the engine,
Sikorsky X2
The key to making the concept work is the X2’s twin-coaxial, high-lift-to-drag rigid ma
Sikorsky X2
Sikorsky next will build two more X2 prototypes.
Sikorsky S-97 Raider
Both will become the baseline prototypes of an all-new light tactical helicopter called t
AgustaWestland AW609
Italian helicopter maker AgustaWestland is overseeing development of the AW609 tiltrotor,
AgustaWestland AW609
AgustaWestland says the first two prototypes have surpassed 650 flight hours and have pro













