Quest for Speed: Tiltrotors vs. Compound Helicopters
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free
Roger Connor
For six decades, engineers have struggled to combine high speed transport with vertical takeoff and landing capability. Today, two types are in competition for the next generation of rotary wing transports - tilt rotors and compound helicopters. Find out the history behind tomorrow's rotorcraft and the challenges of the future.
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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.