DAs Boeing’s MH-139A proves its bite in its first real rescue, we look back 75 years to the elegant Super Constellation—the aircraft that bridged the gap between propellers and jets.
Military helicopters have been workhorses, for sure. But they are so at risk from attack. Has any company looked into doing a fast attack or heavy lifter using multi-fantype propultion, where a hit on one or many lifting fans won't down the aircraft?
Interesting idea and I like the notion of redundancy in lifting systems. I think the closest we come to that today is the V-22 Osprey, not a great example but that's what came to mind. If I come across any concept designs, I'll be sure to discuss them in a future issue of the newsletter. Thanks for commenting!
Military helicopters have been workhorses, for sure. But they are so at risk from attack. Has any company looked into doing a fast attack or heavy lifter using multi-fantype propultion, where a hit on one or many lifting fans won't down the aircraft?
Interesting idea and I like the notion of redundancy in lifting systems. I think the closest we come to that today is the V-22 Osprey, not a great example but that's what came to mind. If I come across any concept designs, I'll be sure to discuss them in a future issue of the newsletter. Thanks for commenting!