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AircraftSikorsky S-76In the mid-1970s, Sikorsky began work on a helicopter aimed primarily at commercial customers. Its military programmes had supplied valuable experience, but operators flying workers to offshore oil installations or carrying business passengers needed something different from an army transport. They wanted a machine able to cover useful distances with a comfortable cabin, dependable engines …Explore →
AircraftLeonardo AW109Agusta’s Ambition to Build an Original Helicopter Before the AW109 became a familiar sight above cities and landing pads, its maker faced a different challenge: how to become a designer of helicopters in its own right. Agusta had experience building and supporting rotorcraft, including types developed elsewhere. That work taught its engineers about production, maintenance …Explore →