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A futuristic concept pursued by Bell and Urban Aeronautics
from Israel, is the X-Hawk, a "flying car" concept
utilizing two lift fans and two turbine powered pusher propellers
providing the vehicle lift, stability, lateral thrust and maneuverability
for vertical and horizontal flight.
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X-Hawk will be able to hover, utilizing unique vane control
system for lateral control and stability, even in 50 kt. wind
gust conditions. It will be designed for operation at speed
of up to 140 kt. The X-Hawk will be able to carry a complete
squad of troops and a pilot. X-Hawk is relatively quiet, compared
to a helicopter. X Hawk will have much smaller footprint and
offers safety and maneuverability suitable for operation in
a the 'urban canyons' of the modern city. For example, vehicles
will be able to assault a face of a building, enabling troops
to assault inside through a window or evacuate the wounded for
safety. This capability could revolutionizes the approach to
urban warfare within buildings, and can be combined with other
operational tactics to provide a truly force-multiplying effect.
X-Hawk Preliminary performance
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Empty weight |
3,700 lbs |
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Typical mission fuel weight |
1,300 lb. |
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Payload |
1,700 lb |
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Maximum design gross weight |
6,700 lbs |
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Length
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26.6 foot
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Width |
13.8 Foot |
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Height |
11.5 foot |
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Rotor diameter |
8.2 foot |
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Performance
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two CTS800 4N
engines – 2,460 shp
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Max speed |
140 kt |
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Max altitude |
>12000 ft |
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Endurance at typical mission fuel |
>2 hours Plus reserve
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Range at typical mission fue: |
330 nm |
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Operational radius |
140 nm |
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Capacity |
11 combatants Plus pilot on crashworthy seats. |
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