Avionics
Eurocopter considers FBW for civil helos
Eurocopter is investigating all-electric helicopter system architectures, including flight controls, with the goal of having them in service within 10 year

Eurocopter is investigating all-electric helicopter system architectures, including flight controls, with the goal of having them in service within 10 years. The Marignane, France-based manufacturer clearly intends to substitute electricity for current sources of energy for systems, such as hydraulics. The change is likely to result in lower maintenance costs and improved handling qualities.

Currently the only helicopter with fly-by-wire controls is the Eurocopter/ Agusta/Fokker NH90 military transport. But it has hydraulic actuators, with local hydraulic power generation. What Eurocopter is considering is a helicopter with all-electric flight controls.

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