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The new military helicopters China is working on

Tilt-rotors, artificial intelligence and high speed, with an eye on US models

China is pursuing an ambitious long-term program to develop a fleet of cutting-edge military helicopters, able to compete technologically with the fleet of other world powers, first and foremost the United States. To do this, Beijing is betting heavily on artificial intelligence and aircraft speed. The time horizon in which it expects to have a finished product is ten years. Unlike traditional helicopters,...

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Beijing, China, 04/22/2022 10:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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