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All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.

Tier 1 Engineering recently flew a modified Robinson R44 a distance of 30 nm at speed to 80 knots and an altitude of 800 feet.

By Mark Huber • Contributor - Rotorcraft

December 13, 2018

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