AW609 prototype crash
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Agreed Genghis.
For the benefit of the 'young' but important civil tilt rotor world I hope it was not a fundemental tilt rotor stability and control issue and since the accident happened away from base I guess there has to be a good chance that it was not.
For the benefit of the 'young' but important civil tilt rotor world I hope it was not a fundemental tilt rotor stability and control issue and since the accident happened away from base I guess there has to be a good chance that it was not.
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Update on crash
I found out some more information here. AW609 crashed in N Italy. Basically Agusta Westland said that they were performing high speed tests when the accident occurred. No one mentioned if it broke/exploded in the sky or when it hit the ground.
On a side note, UAE is not discouraged by this since they opted for the AW609 for their SAR duties!
On a side note, UAE is not discouraged by this since they opted for the AW609 for their SAR duties!
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Tragic accident. I recall the V22 having a massive shaft through the wing. In the event of an engine failure, a single engine can provide power to both propellors. I don't know is AW609 had a similar safety feature.
Sorry, not meaning to be rude - of course it does. I cannot believe how many times I hear this comment.
