Sikorsky Firely: An Electric Helicopter

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Sikorsky Firefly is primarily a technology testbed for the development of future electric helicopters.
  • Despite its current limitations, such as a 15-minute flight duration and being near gross weight, its main purpose is to explore and advance electric helicopter technology.
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It’s at nearly gross weight before the pilot steps in and can only fly for 15 minutes, but that’s not the point. Sikorsky Innovations sees the Firefly as a testbed for the technologies that may make for a real electric helicopter … someday.


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