Tiltrotor Enhancements

AgustaWestland says it has reduced drag on its AW609 tiltrotor by 10% as it aims to reduce acquisition and operating costs of the aircraft, which is due to be certified in 2017. The second prototype, based in Italy, has a new-design vertical stabilizer and tail cone, more aerodynamic engine exhaust...

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