Eurocopter X3

Herr-Berbunch · 06-16-11, 10:49 AM

Just came across this, looks like the method's been perfected. Can't wait to see one in real life

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13776355

Jimbuna · 06-16-11, 12:07 PM

Looking at that footage leads me to believe it will probably beat the speed record set by the Lynx.

Edit: May have already been beaten by the Sykorsky X2 LOL.

CCIP · 06-16-11, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Looking at that footage leads me to believe it will probably beat the speed record set by the Lynx.

But this guy is already faster than both...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_X2

Jimbuna · 06-16-11, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

But this guy is already faster than both...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_X2

Hah!.....a minute too late

Tchocky · 06-16-11, 12:42 PM

Looking forward to seeing this at Le Bourget next weekend

papa_smurf · 06-16-11, 12:58 PM

Looks like an twist on the gyrocopter.

Egan · 06-16-11, 04:13 PM

You know, I'm generally a Europhile and down with the European experiment but I would like someone in the parliament to bring a motion that ban the use of the word 'Euro' as a prefix to everything. It's silly.

Having said that, it's a funky looking helicopter - even if it does look a wee bit like a lynx with jet engines glued onto the sides.

Sailor Steve · 06-16-11, 04:39 PM

Fifty-four years ago:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairey_Rotodyne

Egan · 06-16-11, 04:51 PM

See, that's much cooler. I can imagine Dan Dare riding that to his space ship launch site.

Jimbuna · 06-16-11, 05:47 PM

More Flash Gordon

TLAM Strike · 06-16-11, 06:22 PM

Question?

How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design?

Herr-Berbunch · 06-16-11, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Question?

How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design?

I did think that when I saw it, I checked the direction of the two outboard props and they seemed to be opposing each other. The only thing I can think of at the moment is that one or both compensate - whether it's geared or variable pitch blades, who knows?

06-16-11, 10:49 AM	#1
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Eurocopter X3 Just came across this, looks like the method's been perfected. Can't wait to see one in real life http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13776355 __________________

06-16-11, 12:07 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looking at that footage leads me to believe it will probably beat the speed record set by the Lynx. Edit: May have already been beaten by the Sykorsky X2 LOL. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Looking forward to seeing this at Le Bourget next weekend __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-16-11, 12:58 PM	#6
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Looks like an twist on the gyrocopter. __________________

06-16-11, 04:39 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Fifty-four years ago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairey_Rotodyne __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-16-11, 04:13 PM	#7
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	You know, I'm generally a Europhile and down with the European experiment but I would like someone in the parliament to bring a motion that ban the use of the word 'Euro' as a prefix to everything. It's silly. Having said that, it's a funky looking helicopter - even if it does look a wee bit like a lynx with jet engines glued onto the sides.

06-16-11, 04:51 PM	#9
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	See, that's much cooler. I can imagine Dan Dare riding that to his space ship launch site.

06-16-11, 05:47 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	More Flash Gordon __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-16-11, 06:22 PM	#11
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Question? How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design? __________________