Hill Helicopters introduces its revolutionary HX50 helicopter, a 5-seat, turbine-powered, 500 horsepower aircraft that stands as the world’s first truly private luxury helicopter, designed to deliver a completely new experience in safety, performance, adventure, comfort and elegance.
Designed by a team of highly-skilled engineers and hand-picked by aeronautical engineer Dr. Jason Hill, Ph.D., the HX50 is a fusion of refined performance and artistic elegance.
New HX50
Its composite structure and rotor system, optimized engine, reinvented avionics, and elevated interior design make the HX50 an exquisite, high-tech, high-performance personal aircraft. “The helicopter industry has long awaited an Elon Musk-style disruption that redefines the modern helicopter. The wait is over,” says Hill, founder and CEO of Hill Helicopters. “The only way to create something truly innovative is to design from the ground up, giving equal focus to aerospace design, performance and safety, as well as artistic and experimental aspects, including comfort, ergonomics, intuitive technology and luxury. .
The HX50 brings it all together to deliver a truly unique aircraft and experience, complete.” And the HX50’s anticipated revolutionary features and performance set the stage for a light helicopter revolution.
New HX50
HX50 Features
Gross Weight 3,630 lbs (1,650 kg)
Empty weight 1,870 lbs (850 kg)
Payload 1,760 lbs (800 kg)
Load 200 pounds (90 kg)
Fuel 700 lbs (317 kg)
Length 32 ft (9.8 m)
Width 5 ft (1.6 m)
SHP 500 hp
T / O Power 440 CV
Continuous power 400 HP
Maximum Cruising Speed 140 knots (with a maximum gross weight of up to 10,000 feet)
Fuel consumption 35 gph at 140 knots; 22 gph at 110 knots
Capacity 5 people, including pilot
The HX50 is currently in the advanced design phase, with three prototypes scheduled to begin flight testing in 2022. First deliveries are anticipated to take place in 2023.
New HX50
About Hill Helicopters
Helicopter pilot with 20 years of experience, Dr. Hill, founded Hill Helicopters to design the ideal luxury personal helicopter that combines the latest technology in safety and efficient performance with a truly luxurious, high-tech experience. Hill received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Aston University and a PhD in Aeronautics from Canfield University. After gaining considerable experience in helicopter engineering at GKN Westland (now Leonardo), he founded Dynamiq Engineering, which provides world-class engineering analysis, design, product development and technology to global clients in the engineering industry.
Using handpicked engineers from Dynamiq Engineering and beyond, Hill formed Hill Helicopters to build the world’s first true land-based helicopter since the invention of helicopter flight. The company remains owned by Hill, allowing his team complete creative control to meet ambitious designs and deadlines.
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