New Ukrainian VV-2 high-speed helicopter makes maiden flight

[Zarvan]

The new VV-2 high-speed helicopter, developed by Ukrainian company Softex Aero, made its maiden flight.

VV-2 is a two-seat attack helicopter which adopts the same tandem design for the crew than other famous platforms such as the American AH-64 or the French Tiger combat choppers. According to Softex Aero, the pilot would be behind et and the weapons operator would seat in the front.

However, with a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg, the VV-2 would fly in a completely different weight category than the platforms mentioned here above. With a length of 8 m, a rotor diameter of 8,5 m and a height of 2,2 m, the VV-2 is nearly two times smaller than the Apache. The main and tail rotors will be composed of composite materials.

The VV-2 will be powered by a single TS 100 ZA turboshaft engine offering an output of 190hp in cruise conditions and 245hp for an urgent take-off. The engine is manufactured by the Czech company PBS Velká Bíteš. With this configuration, the VV-2 could reach a maximum cruise speed of 240km/h and a rate of climb of 9 m/s. It has an operational range of 500km and a ceiling of 4,000 m.

According to Softex Aero, an unmmaned variant is considered to perform ISR or/and combat missions.

http://defence-blog.com/news/new-ukrainian-vv-2-high-speed-helicopter-makes-maiden-flight.html

 

[ejaz007]

This helicopter seems to be light attack helicopter.

 

[Beast]

It looks retro.

 

[Penguin]

VV-2 a high-speed, single-engine, two seat (tandem) helicopter, designed for either piloted or unmanned flight.

Crew 1+1
Main Rotor - Composite Structure, diameter 8.5m
Tail Rotor - Composite Structure, diameter 1.4 m
Height to rotor 2.2m
Landing Gear Tread 2 m.
Cabin Dimentions / Volume 0,73x1,2x2,02 m. / 1.7m3

Max Take-off Weight 1100 kg
Empty Weight 565 kg
Max Gross Weight (External load) 900 kg.
Useful Load (Internal) 380 kg.

Engine: PBS Czech Republic TS 100 ZA
Power: 190 H.P. / 140 kW (Cruise), 245 H.P. / 180 kW (Take off-5minutes)
Fuel Flow: Jet A, A1, B, TS-1, T2, RT
Fuel Tank Capacity: 230 L
Fuel consumption: 0,5 kg/kW/h

Never Exceed Speed 252 km/h
Maximum Cruise Speed 240 km/h
Long Range Cruise Speed 220 km/h
Rate of Climb 9 m/s

Range at LRC Speed: 500 km
OGE Hover Ceiling: 3400 m.
IGE Hover Ceiling: 4000 m.

Bell 209

The tail and engine sections are very similar to the Bell HU-1A/UH-1A and Bell 209 (early AH-1) BUT SMALLER

 

[masud]

don,t seems imprassive.............

 

[Penguin]

don,t seems imprassive.............

An unmmaned variant is considered to perform ISR or/and combat missions.
http://defence-blog.com/news/new-ukrainian-vv-2-high-speed-helicopter-makes-maiden-flight.html

 

[TheNoob]

VV-2 a high-speed, single-engine, two seat (tandem) helicopter, designed for either piloted or unmanned flight.

Crew 1+1
Main Rotor - Composite Structure, diameter 8.5m
Tail Rotor - Composite Structure, diameter 1.4 m
Height to rotor 2.2m
Landing Gear Tread 2 m.
Cabin Dimentions / Volume 0,73x1,2x2,02 m. / 1.7m3

Max Take-off Weight 1100 kg
Empty Weight 565 kg
Max Gross Weight (External load) 900 kg.
Useful Load (Internal) 380 kg.

Engine: PBS Czech Republic TS 100 ZA
Power: 190 H.P. / 140 kW (Cruise), 245 H.P. / 180 kW (Take off-5minutes)
Fuel Flow: Jet A, A1, B, TS-1, T2, RT
Fuel Tank Capacity: 230 L
Fuel consumption: 0,5 kg/kW/h

Never Exceed Speed 252 km/h
Maximum Cruise Speed 240 km/h
Long Range Cruise Speed 220 km/h
Rate of Climb 9 m/s

Range at LRC Speed: 500 km
OGE Hover Ceiling: 3400 m.
IGE Hover Ceiling: 4000 m.

Bell 209

The tail and engine sections are very similar to the Bell HU-1A/UH-1A and Bell 209 (early AH-1) BUT SMALLER

That Huey came in my mind when i saw the pic and went like
Ukraine making a huey clone dafuq

 

[razgriz19]

It's made by a small private company without the millions in R&D. what do you people expect them to make?

 

[Penguin]

It's made by a small private company without the millions in R&D. what do you people expect them to make?

Something innovative?

It is a very small craft, I think they have drone use in mind.