By: Tango III
- 14th February 2019 at 21:19Permalink
Russian State Corp. Rostec transferred the first batch of eight specialized helicopters to the National Air Ambulance Service (NCCA) on 8 February 2019.
Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even said the company has proposed an aircraft design based on its X3 technology, which recorded a speed of more than 290 miles per hour before it was retired in 2014.
Even said Airbus is enhancing the technology to meet future military requirements for high-speed helicopters.
IMOHO, it can only be that someone at Airbus misstook FARA for the Spanish word ... ¡caray!*
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Aren’t you with the logs demo shaping domain knowledge rather than manuals to launch the K fleet experience?
Lambert: That is correct.
“We are focused on having the Marines working with the airplane get familiar and comfortable with the maintenance approach and indeed, to shape that approach.
“In Osprey interviews which you published from a decade ago, one of the challenges highlighted was the lack of knowledge, the lack of being comfortable with the airplane which led to a high amount of premature removal of parts for unknown failures.
“We are focused on training the Marines to make good sound judgment calls when troubleshooting and performing maintenance.”
The helicopters will be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron and will be used for missions such as special operations, transport of troops and freight, naval inspection, search and rescue and medical evacuation, says Airbus Helicopters. The aircraft are replacements for the Brazilian navy’s twin-engine, light utility Eurocopter AS355 Écureuil helicopter.
The blades incorporate the latest airfoil design to produce more thrust than previous blades at the same power. While five blades have more drag than four blades in a rotor, Humpert said improvements to the aerodynamics of the rotor cuff of the blade had actually allowed the new H145’s blades to provide more lift. “This is the aerodynamic evolution which is technically behind it,” he said. The new H145’s blades fix directly onto the main rotor mast, meaning fewer parts and simplified maintenance. Airbus Helicopters Photo
The new main rotor system has been simplified with no main rotor head — so the blades are attached directly to the rotor mast. This means fewer parts, resulting in the lower weight and simplified maintenance.
The blades have been designed for simplicity and thrust efficiency, said Humpert, and provide “some different characteristics” during flight. He said these included an increase in comfort level (with reduced vibration), while maintaining the same levels of noise and efficiency as the existing H145.
“Bell and Rolls-Royce are developing an end-to-end engine integrated solution for V-280 as an option for future procurements,” says Bell. “However, we fully recognize that the government has not defined its engine sourcing strategy.”
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By: Tango III - 13th February 2019 at 21:52 Permalink
New Delhi sets stage for naval utility helicopter RFP
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By: TomcatViP - 21st February 2019 at 20:37 Permalink - Edited 23rd February 2019 at 17:47
Airbus to Pursue US Army Helo Program With X3-Based Platform
IMOHO, it can only be that someone at Airbus misstook FARA for the Spanish word ... ¡caray!*
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By: TomcatViP - 23rd February 2019 at 18:43 Permalink - Edited 23rd February 2019 at 18:51
From the Osprey to the CH-53K: Progress in Building a Maintainable Aircraft
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An interesting piece worth reading
Source:
Second Line of Defense.com
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By: TomcatViP - 23rd February 2019 at 21:20 Permalink
Brazil’s navy ordered three Airbus H135 light twin-engine helicopters.
Source:
FlightGlobal.com
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By: TomcatViP - 5th March 2019 at 00:38 Permalink - Edited 5th March 2019 at 00:40
Airbus Helicopters launches 5-bladed H145 upgrade
Source:
VerticalMag.com
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By: mig-31bm - 7th March 2019 at 06:22 Permalink
Is it just me or S97 design is better?, more practical and what not
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By: Cherry Ripe - 7th March 2019 at 09:00 Permalink - Edited 7th March 2019 at 09:00
The advantage of the X-3 layout is that it can scale up nicely.
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The S-97 might run into problems of providing sufficient thrust through one propellor, and length of driveshaft.
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By: XB-70 - 20th March 2019 at 21:56 Permalink
Russian Mi-28 attack helicopters to receive missile with extended range.
http://tass.com/defense/1049469
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By: XB-70 - 20th March 2019 at 23:48 Permalink
V-22 celebrates 30 years since 1st flight.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-30-years-since-bell-boeing-v-22-ospreys-f-456769/
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By: TomcatViP - 23rd March 2019 at 18:41 Permalink
Rolls-Royce to develop turbine options for Bell’s V-280 and V-247
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FlightGlobal.com
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By: halloweene - 25th March 2019 at 10:56 Permalink
The design is a record breaker working prototype. Not the proposed one.
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By: TomcatViP - 2nd April 2019 at 08:51 Permalink
Northrop Receives $104M IDIQ to Supply Helicopter Mission Computers to USMC, DLA & Bahrain
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By: XB-70 - 7th April 2019 at 22:53 Permalink
Russia soon to induct latest Mi-26 variant.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2019-04-04/russian-mi-26t2v-completes-preliminary-flight-tests
Similar article but with pictures of digital camo.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-tests-end-for-new-model-of-worlds-biggest-457232/