European
helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland launches drone with electric
tilt rotor first in the world, while emphasizing that it had
successfully conducted a test flight on this plane.
Aircraft like the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, the new electric aircraft capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter, flies like a plane but still. For a while, this plane was dubbed "Project Zero", which by AgustaWestland tilt rotor technology is believed to be the best layout for aircraft in the future in order to quickly rise vertically.
"We believe the concept is the concept of a tilt rotor aircraft in the future," said Daniele Romiti, CEO of AgustaWestland. "This produces a speed and range far greater than a conventional helicopter technology."
Project Zero all-electric tilt rotor is a revolutionary project of AgustaWestland. Designed, built and tested within twelve months, and was inaugurated on March 4, 2013 and then, a few moments before the helicopter exhibition "Heli-Expo" in Las Vegas, USA.
Is the result of collaboration with Selex ES-Finmeccanica company, Ansaldo Breda and Ansaldo Energia-and partner companies from Italy, UK, USA and Japan. The unmanned aircraft has some unique features such as a tilt rotor configuration unique aerodynamic exterior surfaces of carbon graphite, High Integrity Flight Control Computer and Actuator Control Unit, electric motor and inverter control algorithms motors, and electric motor axial flux permanent magnet.
Not only that, this plane does not use hydraulic, landing gear drag, nacelle tilting mechanism, and elevons controlled by a high-bandwidth electromechanical actuator (EMA).
AgustaWestland is not a new player in the tilt rotor aircraft technology, after taking over the AW609, formerly known as the Agusta Bell 609 civilian aircraft. AW609 resembles the V-22 Osprey, but smaller and a pressurized cabin. Unlike the Osprey or the AW609, which put the engine and propeller at the end of the wing, tilt rotor Zero Project is located in the aircraft wingspan. This rotor is fully powered and can be rotated more than 90 degrees.
The first flight was in Italy in 2011, since then the trial continues. The rotor is in a horizontal position during take off (take-off) and landing (landing), which makes the plane quickly lifted by the thrust generated. While already in the air, changing the position of the rotor like a propeller on an airplane. Wing tip can be removed to operate like a conventional helicopter.
Aircraft like the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, the new electric aircraft capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter, flies like a plane but still. For a while, this plane was dubbed "Project Zero", which by AgustaWestland tilt rotor technology is believed to be the best layout for aircraft in the future in order to quickly rise vertically.
"We believe the concept is the concept of a tilt rotor aircraft in the future," said Daniele Romiti, CEO of AgustaWestland. "This produces a speed and range far greater than a conventional helicopter technology."
Project Zero all-electric tilt rotor is a revolutionary project of AgustaWestland. Designed, built and tested within twelve months, and was inaugurated on March 4, 2013 and then, a few moments before the helicopter exhibition "Heli-Expo" in Las Vegas, USA.
Is the result of collaboration with Selex ES-Finmeccanica company, Ansaldo Breda and Ansaldo Energia-and partner companies from Italy, UK, USA and Japan. The unmanned aircraft has some unique features such as a tilt rotor configuration unique aerodynamic exterior surfaces of carbon graphite, High Integrity Flight Control Computer and Actuator Control Unit, electric motor and inverter control algorithms motors, and electric motor axial flux permanent magnet.
Not only that, this plane does not use hydraulic, landing gear drag, nacelle tilting mechanism, and elevons controlled by a high-bandwidth electromechanical actuator (EMA).
AgustaWestland is not a new player in the tilt rotor aircraft technology, after taking over the AW609, formerly known as the Agusta Bell 609 civilian aircraft. AW609 resembles the V-22 Osprey, but smaller and a pressurized cabin. Unlike the Osprey or the AW609, which put the engine and propeller at the end of the wing, tilt rotor Zero Project is located in the aircraft wingspan. This rotor is fully powered and can be rotated more than 90 degrees.
The first flight was in Italy in 2011, since then the trial continues. The rotor is in a horizontal position during take off (take-off) and landing (landing), which makes the plane quickly lifted by the thrust generated. While already in the air, changing the position of the rotor like a propeller on an airplane. Wing tip can be removed to operate like a conventional helicopter.
Problem specification, the AgustaWestland not explain it. Project Zero is still a technology demonstrator, the hybrid version is still being developed. A diesel engine drives a generator for electron flow. And when the plane is on the ground and directed into the wind, then windmilling blade moves to recharge the battery.
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