Bell Boeing's Quad Tiltrotor (QTR) transport concept has moved a step closer towards becoming a reality, with windtunnel testing of a 1/5th-scale model having been completed at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia last week. The QTR could be a possible contender to meet the US Army's planned vertical take-off and landing Joint Heavy Lift aircraft requirement.
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Source: Flight International
Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
