Airbus RACER Helicopter Successfully Completes First Flight, Hits 248.5MPH

L'hélicoptère Racer d'Airbus a volé à 420 km/h lors d'essais

Here's a detailed look at the technologies of the Racer high speed demonstrator! The aircraft has recently completed its first flight, allowing the flight test team to begin the flight campaign. They will be verifying the overall behaviour of the aircraft, progressively opening up the aircraft's flight envelope and demonstrating its high-speed capabilities. The Racer is a Clean Sky 2 research project with 40 partners in 13 European countries. #AirbusHelicopters #Racer #Innovation | Airbus Helico

Airbus Racer combines efficiency with helicopter speed records

Fourth Autonomous ALC Flight Test | Airbus US Space Defense, Inc.

Le Racer d'Airbus : un mélange d'avion et d'hélicoptère aux performances inédites