2010


Eurocopter X3

Derived from AS365 Dauphin 2




Eurocopter X3

The X3 ( X-Cube ) is an experimental compound helicopter demonstrator developed from the EC.155 which in turn is the latest version of the Dauphin. The goal was to prove the concept of a high-speed helicopter and the X3 did so on May 2011 when flew at a speed of 430 km/h (267 mph) for several minutes.
On June 7, 2013 established a new record reaching 255 knots (472 km/hr) in level flight.
The only aircraft built is on display at the French National Air and Space Museum at Le Bourget, Paris.


  X3 News


Airbus Racer High-Speed Demonstrator

Airbus Racer High-Speed Demonstrator

20-Jun-17 - Airbus unveiled configuration of Racer (Rapid And Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) high speed demonstrator in develop as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research programme #PAS17
Clean Sky 2 Demonstrator Advancing

Clean Sky 2 Demonstrator Advancing

01-Jun-16 - A mockup of the breakthrough airframe design of a high-speed, compound helicopter demonstrator has just undergone wind tunnel testing in an Airbus facility
X3 to the France national Air and Space museum

X3 to the France national Air and Space museum

19-Jun-14 - LE BOURGET, France - After opening the frontiers of flight during a record-setting test program, Airbus Helicopters’ X3 is now ready for its place in history as this high-speed helicopter demonstrator is welcomed for display at the French national musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Air and Space museum) of Paris-Le Bourget.
X3 Speed Record

X3 Speed Record

11-Jun-13 - Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator makes aviation history in achieving a speed milestone of 255 knots / 472 km/h during level flight
Eurocopter X3 completes US tour at Pentagon

Eurocopter X3 completes US tour at Pentagon

26-Jul-12 - Washington, D.C. - Eurocopter completed its U.S. tour of the X³ high-speed hybrid helicopter today at the Pentagon, where the aircraft landed and was on static display.
12-Jun-12 Eurocopter X3 lands in USA
03-May-12 Eurocopter X3 wins Howard Hughes Award
14-Feb-12 Eurocopter X3 New Flight Testing
09-Dec-10 A major milestone for Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter
27-Sep-10 Flight testing of Eurocopter X3 begun



Specifications X3


Engine 2 x RR RTM322 2200 shp
Capacity 2
Length (m)
Height (m)
Blades 5
Rotor diam. (m) 12.6
Disc area (m2) 124.7
Weight (kgs)     Max: 5200
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 405     Max: 472
Range (km)
Ceiling (m) 3800
Rate/Climb (m/min) 1676


  Derivatives & Versions of X3


ModelYearHistory
AH Racer

2020
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  List of Operators of X3



  Global Distribution of X3



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Construction Numbers


C/N Built as Year History
0001 2010 FR F-ZXXX








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