Airbus Helicopters successfully completed the first flight test of its high-compression diesel engine demonstrator aircraft at the Marignane Airport in Marignane, France.
Airbus Helicopters’ Diesel H120 First Flight Test Successful
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus Helicopters successfully completed the first flight test of its high-compression diesel engine demonstrator, confirming significant advantages for rotorcraft.
- The new engine offers up to 50% lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions, nearly doubled range, and enhanced operations in hot and high conditions.
- Part of the European Clean Sky initiative, this project aims to develop sustainable alternatives to current turbine power plants by evaluating eco-efficiency and power-to-weight ratios.
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