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Advanced Vertical Takeoff and Landing was a topic of discussion at the recent American Helicopter Society International”s Annual Forum & Technology Display in Houston, Texas. VTOL refers to an aircraft”s ability to takeoff, hover and land vertically. There are numerous advantages to advancing VTOL capabilities, particularly maneuverability in a combat situation. The special session highlighted
The next time Marines hit a Pacific beach, they will have the most advanced attack helicopter in the world at their backs. Eight AH-1Z Vipers began arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in late November to permanently replace the service”s aging fleet of AH-1W Super Cobras, Marine officials said, and more are on the
Bell Helicopter is taking its legacy developing tiltrotor technology into the unmanned world with a new aircraft it is calling the V-247 “Vigilant.” The company unveiled a model of the aircraft Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, complete with a motorized demonstration of how the unmanned aircraft system can fold its wings and