Second five-bladed Airbus H145 prototype performs maiden flight
The helicopter will be used for additional flight tests to achieve EASA certification in early 2020.
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Source | Airbus
On Aug. 28, Airbus (Toulouse, France) announced that the second prototype of the new five-bladed H145 has successfully performed its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth, Germany. The helicopter will be used for additional flight tests to achieve EASA certification in early 2020. Airbus says that the first prototype is currently performing a high-altitude test campaign in South America, and that the second prototype will be mainly used for autopilot testing, performance and airframe structural validation.
The H145, which was unveiled at Heli-Expo this year in Atlanta, is said to offer 150 kilograms of additional useful load while also enhancing in-flight comfort, simplicity and connectivity.
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