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Sikorsky X-2 in Florida to attempt speed record

West Palm Beach, USA - The counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter will be the fastest in the world

The American industry Sikorsky Aircraft (subsidiary of United Technologies) has relocated its X-2 Technology demonstrator to Florida as it begins the next phases of testing, aiming to achieve the highest speed ever recorded for a helicopter. "Now we will fully test the integrated system to include the coaxial main rotor dynamic system with pusher propeller -Program manager for Sikorsky Advanced...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108049
Rome, Italy, 08/04/2009 18:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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