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H-160 helicopter demonstrates next-generation passenger experience in flight tests

Marignane, France - Aeromechanical configuration frozen and flight envelope fully opened

Airbus Helicopters today announced the validation of the H-160’s aeromechanical configuration, a crucial milestone allowing the programme teams to confirm some key aspects of the next-generation, twin-engine helicopter’s design and performance. During its ongoing flight-test campaign, carried out with two prototypes in the company’s main site in Marignane, France, the aircraft has demonstrated low v...

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Rome, Italy, 07/28/2016 17:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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