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Old 18th Apr 2017, 23:48
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SplineDrive
 
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It seems safe to assume that they haven't met the speed goal yet, otherwise it would be more prominently advertised. Still, the program continues. Looks good with the gear up and the slick engine installation. Video shows perhaps a bit over 45 AoB? Not really aggressive but demonstrating more maneuverability than the X2TD did. Not sure what the XH-59A demoed back in the day.

Blade fold on a rigid rotor is certainly possible... just a pain. But anyone who has done blade fold knows it's always a pain.

Remember when the comments were that they'd never get that inter rotor fairing to stay straight? :-)
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