Prospective American tiltrotor V-280 Valor, developed by Bell Helicopter, 15 May 2018 year made its first flight in airplane mode, reports “nplus1” with reference to Defense News. During these tests, the aircraft has a top speed in 190 knots (about 352 kilometers per hour).
Details of the trials took place not disclosed. probably, experts examined the transit flight mode during the transition from the "helicopter" configuration to "airplane" and back. Also commends the work of avionics and propellers turning mechanisms.
Altogether far V-280 conducted in air 27 hours. Tiltrotor has passed ground tests, made several flights in helicopter mode, including, with a slight inclination propellers. Besides, experts tested the operation of onboard equipment unit.
V-280 is being developed as part of the tender JMR as the new Army transport aircraft, designed for rapid deployment of troops and cargo over long distances. According to the requirements of the military, such an apparatus should be capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
