Heliplane
Abstract
(U) The Heliplane program evaluated key enabling technologies for an air vehicle that combines the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and low disk loading characteristics of a helicopter with the speed and efficiency characteristics of a fixed wing aircraft. Specifically, the program sought to provide a 400 mph cruise speed, a 1,000 lb payload, and an unrefueled range of 1,000 miles capability for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 085df1bc2a119a389af36cbde4ddfc54