First impressions seeing this thing back out of a hanger... Cactus, stegosaurus, porcupine... Ending impression... gorgeous, sleek, stable, compact and fast!
"I like the speed, stability and compacted size of the sikorsky X2. I personally believe this prototype would be an excellent Medevac and business transit once the scale size is increased to accommodate a minimum of two full standard size stretchers and vacancy for a Doctor and medical Assistant. When dealing with any hospital or business arrangement; Speed and versatility is always a necessary prime ingredient to execute and revive any services for a kinetic success of timely services purged with delivery."👍
I'm french and I love USA and USA technology especially in aviation subjects. I finished my career as an instructor on Boeing, Douglas and Airbus aicraft (not Tristar pardon me) and retiered presently. Many thanks for this beautiful video
@unatics This is a tech demonstrator. Its only purpose is to test the compound coaxial rotor system, which will no doubt be integrated into progressively larger aircraft.
Looks like a possible replacement for the Osprey that keeps having problems. Bring the two rotors in and stack them, then use a separate rotor to propel forward.
@cutiknet it only looks that way because the frame rate of the camera is matching up with the rotational speed of the blades. Merely a cinematic illusion.
Well, shortened dual rotors will solve the airflow reversal problem, where basically only right half of the top rotor and left half of the bottom rotor will produce lift, allowing the helicopter to remain in the air. Back rotor is providing the forward thrust. Not bad. :)
To all the ignorant posts here about this just being a copy of the KA 50 please learn a bit more about X2 technology. There is nothing new about a coaxial anti torque rotor design in general although this particular rotor hub and blade design are ground breaking in that field. If you think that is the only thing different about X2 then you should probably not be making comments due to lack of knowledge on the subject. It features an entirely new fly by wire system specifically developed for this air frame. The main difference you should notice is the turbo prop at the tail end and supporting rudder and elevator much like a fixed wing set up this gives it more high speed maneuvering capability and the Coaxial gives is it alot of low speed maneuverability. It can turn on a dime it has a very decreased turn circle profile over conventional design. Almost zero vibration. It is very maintenance efficient. And described by test pilots as a rotary pilots dream when it comes to capability and intuitive flight characteristics.
@TennesseeJimmie, @psyclistic and @caspia99 who think the track sucks, I strongly disagree! I think this track is awesome! I also think they did a great job at keeping the sound at the right levels so you can hear what the tower and pilot are saying, and when there is radio silence, the track wasn't turned up too high. If you agree, thumbs up!
Fantastic job Sikorsky. What beautiful lines and grace. Would adding short stubby wings like on the Bell 222 give any added benefit to the aircraft as far as lift or stability? While it looks like you are right on with the design just an observation to enhance speed with stability may be achieved like the wing fairings of a jet. Again outstanding work Sikorsky Wayne
@cutiknet Uh, no... the blades are spinning incredibly fast, the camera's framerate just distorts it so that it looks like it's spinning slowly. Same reason why car rims look slow when a car is going fast.
@sk76driver Actually I think you're right. I can't find anything in the FAR/AIM to contradict that. I was always taught to read back all clearances, however....
@thechannelc Doesnt seem that way, when hes doing 250 he says hes level, then says how he will go nose down to get up to 260ish, so the record was set at 250 going level, the downwards part was just to push it for kicks.
This video should have been shot at a different exposure rate. Any other exposure rate. Some people will be confused thinking that the blades don't move sometimes. That said, cool job Sikorsky.
So when do we get a RC version of this??? lol. I suspect it wouldn't be too hard to do since most 3 and 4 channel RC helicopters employ the dual main rotor design.
@1SidIcarus1 Negative, Kamov has no property of coaxial rotor technology, Sikorsky has tested thats technoloty on 70s S-69 or 60s Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH or Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne
@zakooldude "Roger" remains a universal, English response for "acknowledged" or transmission received. I've got 1000 hrs. rotary wing time, and I've used and heard it used abundant times. 'course if all you fly is a video game or a broomstick, perhaps . . ..
I heard them report 700 ft. per. min., somehow I thought it would of been per sec. 700 ft. per min.just doesn't seem right, but then i could very well be totally wrong, if so didn't mean anything by it, just courous is all. This is some kind of machine, very impressive.
He has two rigid rotors spinning on top,and the vibration is acceptable,like two bo105s spinning "Just my opinion". Im wondering if control rates remain the same all the way through all the regimes without tweaking their exponential travels so that the pilot does not induce occilation. Maybe stabilization rates remain the same all the way through?
Looks a little weird, but we'll get used to it when it halves the trip and lands on a dime. Wonder where the tilt-rotor fits into this picture? Obsolete? Wonder what price point they'll be aiming for?
Brilliant! Huge amount of vibration though just like any conventional whirly bird, still nothing compared to a Wessex in a turn lol! Is the active vibration control already fitted and active?
@joytutor I'm a pilot, and no, not an armchair pilot on a broomstick. "Roger" may have been universal 20 years ago but now it's widely considered poor form and you should at least answer with your tail number.
I know they run choppers on piston engines. but I was wondering. if they put air intakes like on the side of an F1 car on either side of this thing. could they run a V6 in place of the turbine. then you could run it on unleaded. I could literally park that thing in my backyard with room to spare. and roll it into my garage.
KA-50 doesn't have a pusher prop and can't do 250 knots. Coaxial rotors aren't a "Russian technology". They've been around since the dawn of rotary flight.
Two really old ideas combined to make something that seems really new. Why hasn't this been done before? And why is the vibration so bad? Surely everything is balanced correctly?
It is creepy how the main rotors spin at juuuuuuuuuuust the right speed that they look like they're almost standing still when in flight... O_o; Bad-ass lookin' chopper. >=) --EVA_Unit_4A
You do realize that this is a technology demonstrator right? The X2 was built in order to learn more about the coaxial rotors for use in the S97 Raider. The Raider will have retractable gears and will be larger than the X2. Google that... In regards to your comment that the design was average, explain to me how the X2 then received the Collier Trophy? The Collier Trophy is presented to those who have made "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America..."
This concept was already topped and mastered by the Bell & Boeing with their V22 Osprey 6 years ago. Maneuverability of a helicopter and speed of an airplane. These guys are spending a lot of time and money trying to re-invent the wheel. Just sayin.
@joytutor You can't be fucking serious, right? We're talking domestic aviation, not macho air force lingo here. ALL current texts on flight training say to avoid the use of "Roger" because it's ambiguous.
@newscruzer1 definitely feet per minute... 700 feet per second would be 42,000 feet per minute, which isn't unachievable... for a fighter jet or spacecraft lol
Его постоянно закручивает по часовой стрелке, из-за заднего винта, это этого дёрганья устанет не только человек, но и автоматика))) Но на скорости он стабилизируется.
No, it wasn't. While the V-22 will still be a bit faster, the X2 concept is lighter, simpler and far easier to maintain than a tilt-rotor based aircraft. X2 is a generational leap for 'traditional' helicopter design.
First impressions seeing this thing back out of a hanger... Cactus, stegosaurus, porcupine... Ending impression... gorgeous, sleek, stable, compact and fast!
Man I want one. Santa if you happen to watch youtube please put this on my list as a late addition this year. Thank you!
They really dropped the ball by not using the Airwolf theme for the soundtrack
"I like the speed, stability and compacted size of the sikorsky X2. I personally believe this prototype would be an excellent Medevac and business transit once the scale size is increased to accommodate a minimum of two full standard size stretchers and vacancy for a Doctor and medical Assistant. When dealing with any hospital or business arrangement; Speed and versatility is always a necessary prime ingredient to execute and revive any services for a kinetic success of timely services purged with delivery."👍
I'm french and I love USA and USA technology especially in aviation subjects. I finished my career as an instructor on Boeing, Douglas and Airbus aicraft (not Tristar pardon me) and retiered presently. Many thanks for this beautiful video
@unatics This is a tech demonstrator. Its only purpose is to test the compound coaxial rotor system, which will no doubt be integrated into progressively larger aircraft.
@minoslas Sikorsky S-69 is from 70s. Google coaxial Kamov Ka-8, it's from 40s
Looks like a possible replacement for the Osprey that keeps having problems. Bring the two rotors in and stack them, then use a separate rotor to propel forward.
@cutiknet it only looks that way because the frame rate of the camera is matching up with the rotational speed of the blades. Merely a cinematic illusion.
Well, shortened dual rotors will solve the airflow reversal problem, where basically only right half of the top rotor and left half of the bottom rotor will produce lift, allowing the helicopter to remain in the air. Back rotor is providing the forward thrust. Not bad. :)
To all the ignorant posts here about this just being a copy of the KA 50 please learn a bit more about X2 technology. There is nothing new about a coaxial anti torque rotor design in general although this particular rotor hub and blade design are ground breaking in that field. If you think that is the only thing different about X2 then you should probably not be making comments due to lack of knowledge on the subject. It features an entirely new fly by wire system specifically developed for this air frame. The main difference you should notice is the turbo prop at the tail end and supporting rudder and elevator much like a fixed wing set up this gives it more high speed maneuvering capability and the Coaxial gives is it alot of low speed maneuverability. It can turn on a dime it has a very decreased turn circle profile over conventional design. Almost zero vibration. It is very maintenance efficient. And described by test pilots as a rotary pilots dream when it comes to capability and intuitive flight characteristics.
@bobian414 It is turning, it's just the camera is synchronized with the rotor speed, making it appear immobile.
@TennesseeJimmie, @psyclistic and @caspia99 who think the track sucks, I strongly disagree! I think this track is awesome! I also think they did a great job at keeping the sound at the right levels so you can hear what the tower and pilot are saying, and when there is radio silence, the track wasn't turned up too high. If you agree, thumbs up!
Fantastic job Sikorsky. What beautiful lines and grace. Would adding short stubby wings like on the Bell 222 give any added benefit to the aircraft as far as lift or stability? While it looks like you are right on with the design just an observation to enhance speed with stability may be achieved like the wing fairings of a jet.
Again outstanding work Sikorsky
Wayne
Retreating blade stall not a problem on a co-axial i guess, very nice.
@cutiknet Uh, no... the blades are spinning incredibly fast, the camera's framerate just distorts it so that it looks like it's spinning slowly. Same reason why car rims look slow when a car is going fast.
Looks like he was vibrating a lot when moving fast.. in his voice I could hear it and in the video he was shaking a lot!
the rotors are so trippy 0_o
Kudos to engineers!
@sk76driver Actually I think you're right. I can't find anything in the FAR/AIM to contradict that. I was always taught to read back all clearances, however....
@thechannelc Doesnt seem that way, when hes doing 250 he says hes level, then says how he will go nose down to get up to 260ish, so the record was set at 250 going level, the downwards part was just to push it for kicks.
This video should have been shot at a different exposure rate. Any other exposure rate. Some people will be confused thinking that the blades don't move sometimes.
That said, cool job Sikorsky.
So when do we get a RC version of this??? lol. I suspect it wouldn't be too hard to do since most 3 and 4 channel RC helicopters employ the dual main rotor design.
Wow ! Very nice!
Good video and great accomplihment..but that headache music/noise was abnoxious to say the least.
@1SidIcarus1 Negative, Kamov has no property of coaxial rotor technology, Sikorsky has tested thats technoloty on 70s S-69 or 60s Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH or Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne
@zakooldude "Roger" remains a universal, English response for "acknowledged" or transmission received. I've got 1000 hrs. rotary wing time, and I've used and heard it used abundant times. 'course if all you fly is a video game or a broomstick, perhaps . . ..
I heard them report 700 ft. per. min., somehow I thought it would of been per sec.
700 ft. per min.just doesn't seem right, but then i could very well be totally wrong, if so didn't mean anything by it, just courous is all.
This is some kind of machine, very impressive.
cant wait to see this technology in combat action one day.
@thechannelc part of it was, he beat it with props only then obliterated with aid of gravity.
@Calidris0 The problems with the Osprey have been fixed. Plus this is a tiny helicopter compared to the Osprey.
Very nice!
Wow ..what is this !!! i want one of this.
there it is!!
@nipponhouseplayer Its all fly by wire, computer controled, pilot uses joystick type controls to tell the computer what he wants it to do.
He has two rigid rotors spinning on top,and the vibration is acceptable,like two bo105s spinning "Just my opinion". Im wondering if control rates remain the same all the way through all the regimes without tweaking their exponential travels so that the pilot does not induce occilation. Maybe stabilization rates remain the same all the way through?
@dpcnull it's called temporal aliasing
nice but apparently nasty high-frequency cabin resonance at top speed, doubles as a nice rear-end massage I guess ...
The lettering "X2" has the subtle Russian style...like Sukhoi. I guess that is the tradition of Sikorsky.
Looks a little weird, but we'll get used to it when it halves the trip and lands on a dime. Wonder where the tilt-rotor fits into this picture? Obsolete? Wonder what price point they'll be aiming for?
@unatics dude it broke the helicopter world speed record. kinda "new" technology that the russians "didn't have decades ago"
@tman78au
It does look similar, especially at the front end
Would've been cool if they tested the pilot's ejector seat.
Brilliant! Huge amount of vibration though just like any conventional whirly bird, still nothing compared to a Wessex in a turn lol! Is the active vibration control already fitted and active?
@orizzonte i totally agree. its not always cool to add in bg music
@somejackball That's just the frame rate on the video giving the illusion
@joytutor I'm a pilot, and no, not an armchair pilot on a broomstick. "Roger" may have been universal 20 years ago but now it's widely considered poor form and you should at least answer with your tail number.
I know they run choppers on piston engines. but I was wondering. if they put air intakes like on the side of an F1 car on either side of this thing. could they run a V6 in place of the turbine. then you could run it on unleaded. I could literally park that thing in my backyard with room to spare. and roll it into my garage.
@AnimaMortuus This one is faster than all of those though.
Not really into choppers, but this is fucking cool man
pretty sure the music is from the Chemical Brothers. Do you have the rights?
Cool chopper btw :)
were the top blades moving quickly or slowly i couldn't tell...
If the motor stops... it just drops out of the sky?
KA-50 doesn't have a pusher prop and can't do 250 knots.
Coaxial rotors aren't a "Russian technology". They've been around since the dawn of rotary flight.
how does it stay in the air without the blades turning?
Two really old ideas combined to make something that seems really new. Why hasn't this been done before?
And why is the vibration so bad? Surely everything is balanced correctly?
Love the video! Anyhow, STOVL version of F-35 is much better :P
"wow, that was nice!"
How is it able to hover at 1:30 when the main rotor isn't turning?
True, the sound sucks.
Going to an other video.
It is creepy how the main rotors spin at juuuuuuuuuuust the right speed that they look like they're almost standing still when in flight... O_o;
Bad-ass lookin' chopper. >=)
--EVA_Unit_4A
NICE!!!!!!!
@newscruzer1 Climb rate not airspeed.
Reminds me of the AH-56 Cheyenne. Anyone else?
You do realize that this is a technology demonstrator right? The X2 was built in order to learn more about the coaxial rotors for use in the S97 Raider. The Raider will have retractable gears and will be larger than the X2. Google that... In regards to your comment that the design was average, explain to me how the X2 then received the Collier Trophy? The Collier Trophy is presented to those who have made "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America..."
waht this name of the music
Was the speed record aided by gravity?
This concept was already topped and mastered by the Bell & Boeing with their V22 Osprey 6 years ago. Maneuverability of a helicopter and speed of an airplane. These guys are spending a lot of time and money trying to re-invent the wheel. Just sayin.
@pavelcheshev Igor Sikorsky was Russian too.
@z3cka
250 kts = 287 mph
260 kts = 300 mph
Blades bending (flexing) @ 1:41 & 1:56
nope,
airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/slideshow_lg/public/images/editoral-stories/thumbnails/250%20kt.JPG?itok=c-IccCCL
@joytutor You can't be fucking serious, right? We're talking domestic aviation, not macho air force lingo here. ALL current texts on flight training say to avoid the use of "Roger" because it's ambiguous.
The real life Airwolf :p
@newscruzer1 definitely feet per minute... 700 feet per second would be 42,000 feet per minute, which isn't unachievable... for a fighter jet or spacecraft lol
How fast is 250kt in terms of mph?
way slicker than the eurocopter
Nice of the pilots to have terrible radio etiquette. Since when is "Roger" an appropriate response to a takeoff clearance? (Hint: Never!)
It's likely because they're test pilots, not commercial pilots..
Его постоянно закручивает по часовой стрелке, из-за заднего винта, это этого дёрганья устанет не только человек, но и автоматика))) Но на скорости он стабилизируется.
@kkoolboy1014 another 60mph and they'll match airwolf!
AH-56 Cheyenne + Kamov Ka50 = X2
No, it wasn't. While the V-22 will still be a bit faster, the X2 concept is lighter, simpler and far easier to maintain than a tilt-rotor based aircraft. X2 is a generational leap for 'traditional' helicopter design.
Ferro, chapas, Borracha e... um engenhocas aeronáutico e é nisto que dá
Bad ass.
fucking awesome...
@orizzonte Would *have
cool
@Helipolarbear
Howya head.
They need a better camera, and someone should fire the company DJ, he's not so useful.... -__-
Too bad its still slower than the worlds fastest helo - the Bell533
copy of Kamov coaxial rotors model
@lst1195 287 mph
@unatics design average ??????? WTF ?????? sorry i realise you are of course an aeronautical engineer yourself aren you !!
America! fuck yea!
@cNbikals0 *irony* Russian never "stole" any USA technology *irony ends here*
POLSKA!
Looks like a blimp
@pavelcheshev no one gives a shit who did what first.
pn
ну и шляпа.