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Speed record: Eurocopter X3 hits 255 knots

Eurocopter has announced a new pair of speed records set by its hybrid helicopter demonstrator, the X3.

Eurocopter's X3 takes to American skies for the first time

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Eurocopter’s X3 takes to the sky ahead of U.S. tour

Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter has taken to American skies for the first time ahead of its U.S. demonstration tour.

Eurocopter is set to build on its X3 demonstrator (pictured) with the X4 helicopter (Photo: Noel McKeegan/Gizmag)

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Eurocopter plans next-generation X4 helicopter

Eurocopter has revealed it plans to introduce an advanced X4 helicopter in 2017.

Eurocopter's X3 demonstrator has exceeded its initial speed target of 220 knots (Image: Patrick Penna)

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Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter hits 232 knots

In a flight on May 12, Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter maintained a true airspeed of 232 knots (430 km/h or 267 mph) for several minutes during stable, level flight.

Eurocopter's EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style luxury helicopter

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Eurocopter premieres EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style luxury helicopter in Geneva

Eurocopter has unveiled the first finished EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style luxury helicopter inspired by Mercedes' high-end vehicles at EBACE 2011 in Geneva.

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Top 10 things you CAN'T have for Christmas 2010

Our annual look at what you wont be getting for Christmas this year – the most outrageous examples of high-end overkill that have graced Gizmag's pages throughout 2010.

The Eurocopter X3 demonstrator test flight (Image: Patrick Penna)

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Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator reaches 180 knot milestone

Eurocopter’ new X3 high-speed, long-range Hybrid Helicopter demonstrator has reached its first speed objective by attaining a true airspeed of 180 knots (333 km/h or 207 mph) in level flight at a reduced engine power level.