Japan'sOH-X takes off

JAPAN'S first indigenously designed military helicopter, the Kawasaki OH-X scout, had its maiden flight at Gifu on 6 August. The tandem-seat prototype flew for about 16min, reaching a maximum speed of 30kt (55km/h) and 33ft (10m) altitude. "The condition of the first flight was very close to the simulation. The ...

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