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  • Eurocopter's Hybrid Helicopter-plane in flight

    Ramani Aswath

    Ramani Aswath

    @ramani-VR4O43
    Updated: Oct 11, 2024
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    Eurocopter's hybrid copter X3 has two turbo props mounted on short span wings, in addition to the usual rotor system (five bladed), which enables cruise speeds 50% higher than helicopters per se.
    It is on a month long demo tour of the USA. Its first flight in Texas:
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  • zaveri

    Member • Jul 14, 2012

    What special functions do those turbo props on the wings serve ?
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  • Ramani Aswath

    Member • Jul 14, 2012

    Generally the rotor on top is tilted to provide the thrust required for horizontal flight. The absence of wings in regular helicopters also means that there is no lift as in regular planes. This hybrid provides some lift and thrust so that the rotor is used optimally. Overall power efficiency and handling is expected to be better as well as a higher speed in level flight.
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