Airbus Racer demonstrator Q&A with the Chief Engineer Brice Makinadjian

What does it take to build a revolutionary high-speed aircraft? Our Chief Engineer, Brice Makinadjian, stands by the Racer demonstrator to answer the most challenging questions about its performance, engineering hurdles, and mission capabilities. Learn about the aircraft's exceptional speed, its innovative approach to CO₂ reduction, and the massive European effort that brought the project to life. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Racer updates! Visit our Airbus website to learn more about the Racer demonstrator: https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/innovation-ecosystem/airbus-flightlab/racer _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ 0:00 • Intro 0:12 • Could the Racer be suitable for HEMS? 0:56 • What's the max flight speed it can achieve? 1:22 • What about autorotation? Do the side rotors affect it? 1:58 • Which innovation plays the biggest role in reducing CO2 emissions? 2:52 • How much lift do the wings generate? 3:10 • Are the horizontal rotors driven by the same engine as the main rotor? 3:36 • How does the Racer manage the retreating blade stall at such high speeds? 4:05 • What missions could this helicopter do? 4:53 • Why did you decide to mount the rotors on wings, and not on the back of the tail boom? 5:09 • How does the Racer manage to counteract the torque induced by the main rotor? 5:28 • What was the most difficult engineering challenge in creating this awesome aircraft? 6:00 • How long did it take from the concept of it to the finished product to test? 6:13 • Do we need a plane or helicopter licence to fly it? 7:07 • Is the fuel consumption comparable to that of an equally-sized aircraft? 7:38 • Outro _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ #AirbusHelicopters #Racer #CleanSky #Innovation #Airbus #helicopter