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China’s first Tiltrotor prototype takes flight, sparking comparisons with US V-22 Osprey and Italian Leonardo AW609

China has achieved a major milestone with the successful maiden flight of its first tiltrotor aircraft prototype, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This breakthrough test ...
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Revisiting DARPA’s Plans to Replace the V-22 Osprey with High-Speed VTOL

DARPA explored high-speed vertical takeoff aircraft to replace the aging V-22 Osprey. Reflecting on their efforts, this initiative aimed to improve speed, efficiency, and combat capability in future ...