Bell 360
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| Type: | Light reconnaissance and attack helicopter |
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Scheduled for 2023 |
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In the development |
The Bell 360 Invictus is a light reconnaissance and attack helicopter from the US manufacturer Bell Helicopter in the development stage . The model is being developed for the FARA (" Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft ") program, which is part of the US Army's ATCO (" Future Vertical Lift ") program .
development
Bell unveiled the 360 Invictus at the AUSA military exhibition on October 2, 2019. The helicopter was designed for the FARA program and will replace the OH-58D "Kiowa Warrior" from 2028 . In contrast to the sometimes relatively futuristic competing designs from AVX Aircraft, Boeing , Karem Aircraft and Sikorsky , the Bell 360 is designed in a relatively conventional manner. The reason for this is that Bell's FARA program is based on an approach with "proven, low-risk technologies" and advanced design and manufacturing processes in order to achieve a cost-effective solution. Other features of the Invictus include auxiliary wings, fly-by-wire controls and internal weapon bays.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 2 |
| length | m |
| Rotor diameter | m |
| height | m |
| payload | 635 kg |
| Empty mass | kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | kg |
| Top speed | over 340 km / h |
| Service ceiling | m |
| Range | over 250 km |
| Engines | |
| power |
literature
- Maurice Sprenger: Bell Flight "360 Invictus" In: Rotorblatt , No. 1/2020, pp. 32–33
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Bell 360 Invictus revealed. FlugRevue, October 2, 2019, accessed October 3, 2019 .
- ↑ ANALYSIS: Bell reveals 360 Invictus proposal for US Army contest. FlightGlobal.com, October 2, 2019, accessed October 3, 2019 .