Sikorsky Working on Hybrid VTOL Technologies
A development program underway now is prioritizing high-speed vertical takeoff/landing aircraft with varying degrees of electrification and autonomous capabilities, and a range...
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A development program underway now is prioritizing high-speed vertical takeoff/landing aircraft with varying degrees of electrification and autonomous capabilities, and a range...
Sikorsky has unveiled the configuration of the Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator (HEX), a fully autonomous prototype to be developed with GE Aerospace, at Heli-Expo.
The rotorcraft manufacturer is setting its sights on the advanced air mobility industry with an autonomous, hybrid-electric model.
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Rain and Sikorsky intend to explore how to launch uncrewed helicopters to drop water on wildfires within minutes of detection.