Sikorsky [UTX] recently successfully completed the first flight of its X2 Technology Demonstrator, maneuvering the prototype aircraft through hover, forward flight, and a hover turn, in a test flight that lasted approximately 30 minutes. Sikorsky Chief Test Pilot Kevin Bredenbeck conducted the test flight at Sikorsky's Schweizer Aircraft Corp. rapid-prototyping facility in Horseheads, N.Y. Sikorsky Aircraft has developed X2 Technology alone, without involvement by the armed services or other customers. "We have, however, discussed the technology and potential applications with…
Successful First Flight For Sikorsky’s X2 Technology Demonstrator
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