Airbus’ Racer, an aircraft that we can define as “half helicopter, half plane”, has started to be exhibited. Flight images of the vehicle, which will be of great use to search and rescue teams, were also shared.
Airbus, one of the world’s largest aviation companies, has been developing a vehicle that will leave those who see it open-mouthed for many years. “RacerThis aircraft, called “”, combined helicopters and airplanes and brought together the features of the two types of vehicles.
half helicopter half plane Racer, which we can say, has now started to be exhibited publicly. A new video of the vehicle was also shared by the company.
It will enable search and rescue teams to fly faster
Racer is a project worth $217. by the companyhigh speed helicopterIt is defined as “. In other words, it can take off vertically like a helicopter and fly fast like an airplane. It has propeller wings that resemble a plane. In other parts, we see the helicopter features we know.
The company began displaying a working demonstration model of the Racer in Marseille, France. In addition, flight images showing the vehicle’s features such as how it takes off, how fast it can fly, and how easily it can land without the need for a large runway have also been published.
Airbus, Racer 220 knots (400 km/h) He says he can fly fast. By comparison, conventional helicopters reach speeds of 140 knots (259 km/h). So there is a serious improvement in speed. It should be noted that the vehicle is an improved version of the X3 that Airbus showed in 2010. Racer, by shortening the flight times of search and rescue teams It aims to ensure faster emergency response.
Racer, which has been worked on for years, is still under development. There is no information yet about when it will start to be widely used.
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