Aviation Story #2 V-280 VAlor Tiltrotor

This machine could very possibly replace the helicopter at least in a military setting.




The benefits of this design as opposed to the conventional helicopter are:

1. It is able to fly faster with the help of the tilting rotors becoming basically like propellers on a plane.

2. It creates less downwash because the rotors are smaller than helicopter rotors.

3. It can be made to carry a little more weight than a normal helicopter.

The main benefit over a plane is its ability to land and take off from one spot rather than needing a runway.

This vehicle could be the future of aviation, taking away the need for long runways and major airports.

Here is the link:
http://www.flightstory.net/20130410/bell-unveils-v-280-valor-concept