Eurocopter is developing 4 new helicopters this decade.
X4 - 4-5t helicpter, first flight 2015
X6 - 11 t helicopter, first flight 2017
X9 - light twin, first flight 2019
X? - medium helicopter using X3 technology (militairy?) first flight 2017-2020
Little information available it seems, this artist impression has been floating being representative for the X4. The tail looks unsymmetrical. The other types would use the same technology as the X4, that is under full development.W'll see more p[robably this summer. Fly by wire, side-sticks, glass cockpit etc. are part of the program.
Eurcopter tested the new 70% more silent rotor. These are sound recordings from inside the cabin:
Eurocopter Blue Edge rotor blade noise reduction - YouTube
