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Forum: Rotorheads

6th Apr 2024, 07:22

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Hill Helicopters HX50

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Posted By mechpowi

According to that video the engine is to have a...

According to that video the engine is to have a 30 seconds power rating (500 hp) above the take off power rating of 440 hp. Are there any other single engine helicopters with a 30 sec power rating?...

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Mar 2024, 08:17

Replies: 1,651

Hill Helicopters HX50

Views: 454,248

Posted By mechpowi

I've no experience with AB fixed wing products,...

I've no experience with AB fixed wing products, but I find their modern rotary wing AFCS automation and protections very intuitive and helpful. That said they are mostly helpful in marginal weather,...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Mar 2024, 07:37

Replies: 1,651

Hill Helicopters HX50

Views: 454,248

Posted By mechpowi

Thank you Shagpile for the info. The first video...

Thank you Shagpile for the info. The first video shows that they do have a production line and samples coming out of it. That's a postive thing. I still don't buy much of that second video message,...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Mar 2024, 06:58

Replies: 1,651

Hill Helicopters HX50

Views: 454,248

Posted By mechpowi

Turbine blade manufacturing

So in addition to learnging to bulid a helicopter, they are planing to learn advanced metallyrgy. For me this has always seem to be by far the biggest challenge of manufacturing the HX50. (And not...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Mar 2024, 04:02

Replies: 1,651

Hill Helicopters HX50

Views: 454,248

Posted By mechpowi

Are there companies producing custom high end...

Are there companies producing custom high end single crystal turbine blades for customers? I'm not an expert on manufacturing, but my understanding is that you can't just order or build a prdoduction...

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