Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
Airbus Helicopters' high-speed concept rotorcraft, dubbed Racer (for rapid and cost-effective rotorcraft), will have a main rotor, two lateral pusher rotors and a joined “box wing" configuration. Racer will cruise at 220 knots, although it will be able to fly at higher speeds. (Image: Airbus Helicopters)
Airbus Helicopters' high-speed concept rotorcraft, dubbed Racer (for rapid and cost-effective rotorcraft), will have a main rotor, two lateral pusher rotors and a joined “box wing" configuration. Racer will cruise at 220 knots, although it will be able to fly at higher speeds. (Image: Airbus Helicopters)