The first flight of the Bell 609 tiltrotor

Edited by James E . Swickard January 01, 2002
The first flight of the Bell 609 tiltrotor is now planned for midyear, according to Bell Helicopter. Four test aircraft are planned, two were to be completed by year-end 2001 and two this year. Certification is expected in late 2003. The Bell/Agusta partnership says it now has 85 advance orders from...

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