Compound Lynx planned
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GKN Westland Helicopters plans to modify a Lynx helicopter as a compound demonstrator. However, the proposal is being delayed by a lack of funding and problems in finding a suitable airframe. The ACH or Advanced Compound Helicopter project proposes to install swept wings with trailing edge flaps, a rudder to off-load the tail rotor at high forward speeds and a new all-moving tailplane on an Army Lynx airframe. Two RTM322 turboshafts with variable-area nozzles will replace the Rolls-Royce Gem engines to give an adjustable mix of shaft horse power and direct thrust.
Publication Name: Helicopter International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0143-1005
Year: 1998
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US politicians oppose RTM322
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US Democratic House Representatives in Massachusetts is opposed to the said interest by the US Army in the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca RTM322 engine for a proposed upgrade of the Sikorsky UH-60 and Boeing AH-64 helicopters. The US Defence Department Under Secretary for Acquisitions has received a letter signed by the 10 representatives, questioning the Army's interest in the upgrade. The politicians oppose to the US Army proposals to include the RTM322 in Foreign Military Sales proposal for the Apache to Singapore.
Publication Name: Helicopter International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0143-1005
Year: 1998
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