Airbus Unveils New High-speed Compound Helo
As part of Europe's Clean Sky 2 research program, demonstrator is to fly in 2019.
The Airbus Helicopters LifeRCraft has much in common with the company's X3 demonstrator, specifically a compound rotor system and  two short wings mounted to the upper fuselage, each supporting a propeller. (Image: Airbus Helicopters)
The Airbus Helicopters LifeRCraft has much in common with the company's X3 demonstrator, specifically a compound rotor system and two short wings mounted to the upper fuselage, each supporting a propeller. (Image: Airbus Helicopters)