Eurocopter flew the world's first series-produced helicopter

Edited by James E. Swickard Mike Vines February 01, 2004
Eurocopter flew the world's first series-produced helicopter with full fly-by-wire controls aboard an NH Industries NH90 on Dec. 15, 2003, from its Marignane site. The three-man crew checked out the entire flight envelope during the 50 minute flight and reported no problems. The aircraft is the...

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