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A V-280 in flight with rotors tilted to hover configuration. The V-280 is designed for a cruising speed of 280 knots (320 mph; 520 km/h), hence the name V-280. It has a top speed of 300 knots (345 mph; 556 km/h), a range of 2,100 nautical miles (2,400 mi; 3,900 km), and an effective combat range of 500 to 800 nmi (580 to 920 mi; 930 to 1,480 km).
V-22 in flight V-280 in flight. Bell XV-3; Bell XV-15; Bell Pointer; Bell V-247 Vigilant – currently in development; Bell V-280 Valor – currently in development, first flown 2017; V-22 Osprey – with Boeing BDS; TR918 Eagle Eye UAV; Quad TiltRotor – with Boeing BDS; Bell BAT (1984 tiltrotor project for LHX programme – not built)
On 11 August 2014, the Army informed the Sikorsky-Boeing and Bell-Lockheed teams that they had chosen the SB-1 Defiant and V-280 Valor to continue with the JMR demonstration program. The aircraft designs show the Army is pursuing both coaxial and tilt-rotor designs, and preferring larger and established contractors over the smaller entries.
In March 2022, Sikorsky-Boeing has selected Collins Aerospace to provide all three seating platforms and its Perigon as flight control computer. [25] On 5 December 2022, the U.S. Army selected the rival Bell V-280 Valor as the winner of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program. [2] [26]
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As of 2015, Bell continues to perform contract work on the AW609 program, while considering commercial potential for the bigger V-280 tiltrotor, where military production may reach larger numbers and hence reduce unit cost. [7] [8] In 2016, Bell preferred the 609 for commercial applications and kept the V-280 for military use only. Bell stated ...
Cathay Pacific: The brush-stroke logo dubbed the "brush wing" represents a bird in flight through white Chinese calligraphy stroke on a green background. China Airlines: The pink plum blossom is the national flower of the Republic of China . China United Airlines: A pink letter C styled with elements from letter U on a dark blue background ...
A modern nylon MA-1 bomber jacket. A flight jacket is a casual jacket that was originally created for pilots and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel. It has evolved into various styles and silhouettes, including the letterman jacket and the fashionable bomber jacket that is known today.