Bell V-280 Valor

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Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:aircraft Improved fuel efficiency
Medium-lift
Military rotorcraft
Integrated avionics suite
Logistics and support missions
Tiltrotor transport aircraft
gptkbp:airlines Enhanced performance at high altitudes
gptkbp:armament None (designed for transport)
gptkbp:avionics Fly-by-wire system
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:construction_cost Estimated $1 billion
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Composite materials
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Bell_test_pilots
4
gptkbp:design gptkb:Tiltrotor
gptkbp:design_feature Tiltrotor technology
Versatile_operational_capabilities
Based_on_V-22_Osprey
gptkbp:engineType T64-GE-419
gptkbp:firstFlight Ongoing
December 18, 2017
Phase 2 testing
Conducted_by_Bell
gptkbp:future_plans Enhanced situational awareness
2016 to 2022
Potential for autonomous operations
gptkbp:futurePlans Multi-domain operations
Potential for weaponization
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 800 nautical miles
gptkbp:height 22 feet 6 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bell V-280 Valor
gptkbp:inspiration Speed and range improvement over existing helicopters
Modular_and_adaptable
gptkbp:internationalRelations Several allied nations
gptkbp:inventor First prototype built in 2016
gptkbp:keyPeople Vertical takeoff and landing
gptkbp:landing_gear Retractable
gptkbp:length 88 feet 7 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bell_Helicopter
gptkbp:maximum_speed 300 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 30,000 pounds
gptkbp:militaryRank Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator
gptkbp:militaryService Transport and reconnaissance missions
U.S._Army_contract
gptkbp:missions Digital_fly-by-wire
gptkbp:noise_level Advanced rotor design
gptkbp:operational_status Scheduled for 2022
Rapid troop transport
gptkbp:operationalRange 2,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 14
Up to 20,000 pounds
gptkbp:performance Higher speed and range than helicopters
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:propulsion Two engines
gptkbp:range 2,100 nautical miles
gptkbp:releaseYear 2016
gptkbp:role Military transport aircraft
gptkbp:safety_features Crashworthy_design
gptkbp:serviceType 2022
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Tiltrotor
gptkbp:team Bell_and_Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:training Future Vertical Lift
gptkbp:wingspan 78 feet 6 inches