The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IfAM) at the University of Nottingham has helped develop a new wing structure providing Airbus Helicopters’ high-speed rotorcraft with enhanced speed and range to complete advanced missions.
Airbus Helicopters ‘Racer’ (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) was unveiled at this week’s Paris Air Show – image courtesy of University of Nottingham. The IfAM’s new ‘box-wing’ structure has been designed with high performance ecological materials that reduce the weight of the vehicle. The new aircraft wing also enhances performance by providing…
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