Sikorsky Looks To Future Family Of VTOL Systems

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. The design is the first in a series of large, next generation VTOL aircraft - ranging from more traditional helicopters to winged configurations - which will feature varying degrees of electrification, and an advanced autonomy ...