Military
Bell's X-76 Fold-Away Rotor Becomes DARPA's Newest X-Plane
DARPA designated Bell's fold-away rotor aircraft as the X-76, exploring fast-flying VTOL technology for crewed and uncrewed missions.
Key Takeaways
- Fold-away rotor deploys for VTOL then retracts for high-speed fixed-wing cruise flight
- X-76 targets speeds of 400+ knots while retaining runway independence
- First flight planned for 2028 under DARPA's SPRINT program
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