The Eurocopter X³ (X-Cubed) is a retired experimental high-speed compound helicopter developed by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter). A technology demonstration platform for "high-speed, long-range hybrid helicopter" or H³ concept, [ 1 ] the X³ achieved 255 knots (472 km/h; 293 mph) in level flight on 7 June 2013, setting an unofficial ...

The Eurocopter X3 is a high-speed, long-range hybrid technology demonstrator helicopter being designed and manufactured by Eurocopter SAS. It will be one of the fastest fixed wing helicopters in the world with a projected speed of over 220kt (407km per hour).

2024年6月5日 · The Eurocopter X3 is an experimental high-speed hybrid helicopter under development by Eurocopter. The X3 was unveiled for the first time to the public in flight demonstration during the Paris Air Show 2011.

The X3 demonstrator is a high speed, long-range hybrid helicopter that is currently being developed by Eurocopter, a division of EADS. "In September 2012, it was exhibited at Japan Aerospace 2012, which was held at Port Messe in Nagoya, Japan."

From its maiden take-off in September 2010 to its retirement in 2013, the X3 fully validated Airbus Helicopters’ hybrid concept, using a pair of turboshaft engines to power both a five-blade...

26-Jul-12 - Washington, D.C. - Eurocopter completed its U.S. tour of the X³ high-speed hybrid helicopter today at the Pentagon, where the aircraft landed and was on static display. First announced in 2014, LifeRCraft (Low Impact Fast & Efficient RotorCraft) will be a large-scale compound rotorcraft demonstrator developed u ...

2010年12月13日 · Eurocopter’ new X3 high-speed, long-range Hybrid Helicopter demonstrator has reached its first speed objective by attaining a true airspeed of 180 knots (333 km/h or 207 mph) in level flight...

The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter has opened the frontiers of aviation by attaining a speed milestone of 255 knots in level flight on June 7.

2019年9月3日 · The Eurocopter X³ hybrid helicopter has opened the frontiers of aviation by attaining a speed milestone of 255 knots in level flight. Several days before this accomplishment, the X3 reached a speed of 263 knots during a descent.

Eurocopter has begun test flights of the X3 demonstrator for its innovative High-speed, long-range Hybrid Helicopter (H3) concept, which combines excellent vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with fast cruise speeds of more than 220 kts.