Airbus Helicopters warns on weight increase for NATO’s next-generation rotorcraft

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Source: Bundeswehr

NATO’s next-generation helicopter will need a maximum take-off weight of up to 17t if high-speed continues to be a priority while also seeking to maintain current payloads, according to preliminary calculations by Airbus Helicopters.

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