The helicopter belongs to the types of air transport, which is used for both military and civil purposes. The most advanced military vehicles are considered, which, in addition to their excellent technical characteristics, also feature high-speed features.
The top 10 included the fastest helicopters in the world of in the history of aviation.
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McDonnell Douglas AH-64 Apache Speed 293 km / h
McDonnell Douglas AH -64 Apache is the most common attack aircraft in the world, which also belongs to the fastest. Its producer is the company "Agusta / Westland", on account of which no air-flying machine, boasting excellent speed characteristics. The aircraft appeared in the mid-1970s. It was then that the first test flight of this model took place. The maximum speed that the Douglas AH-64 Apache is able to develop is 293 km / h. Production of helicopters is still going on. In total there are more than 2 thousand air units that are in service of many states, including the USA, Japan, the Netherlands and other countries.
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КА-52 Speed of 300 km / h
КА-52 is the ninth in the list of the fastest aircraft in the world. The aircraft, also known as the "Alligator", was developed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Kamov helicopter plant. It is a modified model of KA-50.The "Alligator" test was held in 1997.Then the helicopter showed the maximum results of -300 km / h. Production of air machines of this type is still going on. At the moment there are about a hundred copies. All units are in service with the Russian Air Force. In the near future, it is planned to manufacture cars that will be launched for export.
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NHI NH90 Speed 300 km / h
NHI NH 90 is one of the fastest multi-purpose helicopters developed by Eurocopter in 1995.During the tests of the air vehicle, the parameters were 300 km / h. Today NHI NH90 is operated and is in service with more than a dozen countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, etc. The cost of one unit is about 45 million US dollars. At present, Eurocopter, Agusta / Westland and Stork Fokker are involved in aircraft production.
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AgustaWestland AW139 Speed 310 km / h
AgustaWestland AW139 is the fastest aircraft developed by the Anglo-Italian company Agusta in cooperation with Bell Helicopters. The first test flight of an air vehicle occurred in 2001.Then the aircraft showed its maximum speed, which reached 310 km / h. Cruising speed of the ship is able to reach 306 km / h. The cost of one AW139 unit to date is about 30 million US dollars. The model also boasts that it belongs to the safest helicopters in the world. AgustaWestland AW139 is operated by many foreign countries, including Russia.
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MI-24 Speed 320 km / h
MI-24 is the fastest Soviet helicopter built on the basis of MI-14.The first copy, as well as the subsequent ones, were collected at the Moscow Helicopter Plant. The first flight took place in the autumn of 1969.During the experimental tests, the MI-24 showed excellent results, which amounted to 320 km / h. In the future, the model has undergone many modifications and modifications to improve the performance of the aircraft and operational features. Modified models are able to accommodate on board up to 8 crew members and 4 wounded on stretchers. At present, MI-24 is operated in Russia, foreign countries and CIS countries.
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КА-50 Speed 390 km / h
КА-50 or "Black Shark" is the fastest Russian helicopter. The air-military ship was developed in 1982.In the course of the tests, the flying machine developed a speed of 390 km / h. It was adopted by the Russian Federation in 1995, and its production continued until 2009.In total, 17 aircraft of this type were produced, which are still operated by the Russian Air Force. In the future, it was decided to replace the issue of a single-seat helicopter with a two-seat modification of the KA-52.
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Westland Lynx Speed 400 km / h
Westland Lynx is the fastest aircraft developed by the British company Westland in the second half of the 20th century. The multi-purpose flying machine broke all records in its time and was able to reach speeds of up to 400, 8 km / h. Military transport ships of this type are still in operation. Westland Lynx took part in the Falkland, Iraqi and Libyan wars. Operational serial units can not boast of such flying characteristics, as the first test model. The maximum speed for which they are capable is 260 km / h.
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Sikorsky S-97 Raider Speed 444 km / h
Sikorsky S-97 Raider is one of the fastest helicopters in the world. It was developed on the basis of its predecessor Sikorsky X2, and its first flight took place in 2015.The maximum speed for which a military air vehicle is capable is 444 km / h, and its cruising speed with hanging weapons is 407 km / h. It is planned that this aircraft will be able to replace the American reconnaissance helicopters Bell OH-58 Kiowa. Unlike the previous developed military aircraft S-97 Raider has the greatest endurance, maneuverability, and also able to fly at high altitudes.
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Sikorsky X2 Speed 468 km / h
Sikorsky X2 is located on the second line of the rating of the fastest aircraft in the world. It refers to the experimental models of the American company Sikorsky Aircraft, the founder of which was Igor Sikorsky. The first tests of the vessel took place in 2008, during which some shortcomings were found in the design development. The improved air car made its second flight two years later, setting a record of 468.6 km / h. Thus Sikorsky outstripped his former British record holder Westland Lynx. Weight Sikorsky X2 exceeds 3.5 tons. In 2011, there was a "decline of career" Sikorsky, who managed to make 23 flights during the entire time.
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Eurocopter X3 Speed 487 km / h
Eurocopter X3 is the fastest aircraft in the world, capable of developing unprecedented speed for this type of aircraft. His absolute record is 487 km / h. It refers to experimental models, and was developed several years ago by the Franco-German company Eurocopter. The first flight of the hybrid model was made in 2010, accelerating to 410 kilometers per hour. But then the creators of the air car managed to improve the characteristics of the Eurocopter X3, after which he managed to set his world record, ahead of the former winner of the Sikorsky X2 rating.