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Saturday, July 05, 2014

Is this the US Army’s next generation 'superchopper'? Radical design has dual tilting blades and can travel at over 270mph


It could become the US Army's new 'superchopper' - able to transport troops, carry heavy goods and be fitted out as a flying gunship.

This futuristic helicopter from Texas firm AVX is the frontrunner to win a $100bn contract from the Pentagon for the next generation of attack helicopter.

It uses two rotors to create lift, while fans propel it forward to reach 230 knots.

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