Eurocopter X3
Derived from AS365 Dauphin 2
2010
History
News
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.
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.
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Rolls-Royce RTM322 2200 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 |
| Blades | 5 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 12.6 |
| Disc area (m2) | 124.7 |
| Weight (kgs) | Max: 5200 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 405 Max: 472 |
| Ceiling (m) | 3800 |
| Rate/Climb (m/min) | 1676 |
Derivatives & Versions
| → Racer | 2024 | First announced in 2014, LifeRCraft (Low Impact Fast & Efficient RotorCraft) will be a large-scale compound rotorcraft demonstrator developed under the lead of Airbus Helicopters in the framework of Europe Clean Sky 2 Joint Technology Initiative. |
Airframes (1)
| C/N | Model | Built | Reg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | x3 | 2010 |  F-ZXXX |