Lockheed Martin unveiled the details of combat helicopter, created on the basis of Sikorsky X2

For a long time the company Sikorsky Helicopters, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, together with their colleagues from Boeing is developing an entirely new helicopter gunship. It is based on the model Sikorsky X2 Demonstrator, which established in 2010, the speed record for cars of this class.

Lockheed Martin unveiled the details of combat helicopter, created on the basis of Sikorsky X2

The new helicopter was called Sikorsky-Boeing Future Vertical Lift Concept. Winged machine equipped with a system of two coaxial rotors rotating in opposite directions. The tail part of the helicopter carries a screw, enabling the helicopter horizontal thrust. For the entire system used turbine engines that can disperse the helicopter to a speed of 250 knots (about 464 kilometers per hour), and the lifting to a height of 1800 meters.

Lockheed Martin unveiled the details of combat helicopter, created on the basis of Sikorsky X2

Aerodynamic system makes it possible to reduce the amount of air ejected downwards main screws that balances the weight of the helicopter and improves controllability, maneuverability and ensures a high dynamic performance.

In addition, Sikorsky-Boeing Future Vertical Lift Concept uses an active control and vibration suppression system, which makes the aircraft less noisy. Also, a helicopter has the capability of active-flight refueling, and management need a crew of 4 people. Capacity helicopter can carry 12 soldiers in full uniform.

Press-service of the company Lockheed Martin has recently published on its YouTube channel a video demonstration, to disclose details of the future helicopter.

Lockheed Martin unveiled the details of combat helicopter, created on the basis of Sikorsky X2
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