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Airbus VSR700 Optionally-piloted Helo Hits Speed Milestone

Airbus is expanding the flight envelope of its VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieving forward speeds of 60 knots.

The Airbus VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieved forward speeds of 60 knots.

By Mark Huber • Contributor

April 14, 2021

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