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Sikorsky: a "Computer-oriented" strategy in developing new helicopters

Washington, USA – The group resorts to virtual simulations to design new aircraft and study their performance

A powerful computer to virtually design and test new helicopters. Sikorsky traditionally operates in this manner by solutions aimed to contain costs and provide a series of preliminary data about the features of the aircraft under development. Such issue involves for example the US Navy Heavy Lift programme (replacement of the CH-53s), or the USAF CSAR-X (Combat Search and Rescue) for which the groups...

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Rome, Italy, 10/13/2005 13:04
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