New Atlas

Airbus Racer combines efficiency with helicopter speed records

But at speed, the box wing configuration contributes more and more lift, until the Racer is able to slow down its top rotor, and effectively relies mainly on the wing lift for high speed cruise flight ...
Flightglobal

First flight sees Racer high-speed helicopter finally leave the starting blocks

Airbus Helicopters has performed the long-awaited maiden flight of its Racer high-speed demonstrator. Taking place at the airframer’s Marignane base in the south of France, the 30min sortie on 25 ...
Jane's Information Group

Airbus flies RACER high-speed helicopter

The RACER high-speed helicopter departed Marignane on its maiden flight on 25 April. (Airbus) Airbus Helicopters has flown its Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft (RACER) concept for the first time, ...
Flying

Airbus Introduces High-Speed Racer at Paris Air Show

“Today we unveil our bold vision for the future of high-speed rotorcraft,” Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury said in a press release. “This new project, pulling together the skills and know-how ...
Aviation Week

Airbus’ Racer Achieves Speed Targets After Just Nine Flight Hours

FARNBOROUGH—Airbus Helicopters’ Racer high-speed rotorcraft demonstrator has achieved its speed targets after just seven flights. The Racer—short for Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft—reached 227 kt ...
Aviation Week

Airbus RACER High-Speed Rotorcraft Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Airbus’ Rapid And Cost-Effective Rotorcraft (RACER) compound helicopter has made its first flight as part of Europe’s latest industry-wide effort to explore high-speed rotary-wing flight. The ...