Originally Posted by Misler
Any coincidence it's called the X3
Possibly an attempt at one-upmanship, though it also fits in with EC's nomenclature for its 'one new product every year' plans, the future Dauphin replacement having already been 'announced' as the X4.
Originally Posted by Yellow & Blue Baron
This is concept only?
Almost certainly. Given Europe's on-going requirement for a
Heavy Lift Helicopter, it's interesting to remember that Sikorsky's
X2HSL and Boeing's most recent
ULOR concept both use auxilliary propulsors.
Originally Posted by Lonewolf_50
under those nice fairings are, based on my count of intakes, three engines
The vid posted by Skadi confirms two engines (2,100 shp class RTM322s, replacing the AS365's 838 shp Arriel 2Cs); the center intake is cooling air for the gearbox complex.
I/C