Sikorsky Brings Electric Tech In-House With Hex Demonstrator

Sikorsky Caption: HEX is enabling Sikorsky to build up its in-house capability to develop electrified propulsion systems

HEX is enabling Sikorsky to build up its in-house capability to develop electrified propulsion systems.

Credit: Sikorsky
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Sikorsky has provided new details of its HEX hybrid-electric tiltwing demonstrator as ground testing of a powertrain testbed gets underway at the helicopter manufacturer’s Development Flight Center here. The HEX is being developed to demonstrate technology for a winged...
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