Airbus’ Racer Proving Maturity Of High-Speed Compound Tech

Credit: Airbus Helicopters
MARSEILLE, France—Airbus Helicopters test pilots are eagerly awaiting approval to begin higher-speed flights with the company’s Racer compound rotorcraft demonstrator. Since the first flight of the experimental aircraft on April 25, two of the four flights performed so far have reached the current...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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