Project Zero at the Paris Air Show (pictures)
AgustaWestland's exotic single-passenger tiltrotor is powered by batteries and uses no hydraulic systems. Here's a look at the aircraft.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
AgustaWestland's Project Zero is an all-electric tiltrotor. The aviation company showed it off at the Paris Air Show.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
AgustaWestland's Project Zero takes off vertically like a helicopter then flies horizontally like an airplane. The propellers tilt to make it through the transition -- thus the term tiltrotor.
Project Zero in flight
Project Zero is shown flying forward in this illustration.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
The rotors are mounted inside a black, circular frame that pivots within the Project Zero's wing.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
Project Zero, shown here at the Paris Air Show, is big enough for a single passenger.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
The underside of Project Zero at the Paris Air Show.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
The rear of AgustaWestland's Project Zero, seen here at the Paris Air Show, has a decidedly avian appearance.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
Project Zero, appearing at the Paris Air Show, is a technology demonstration aircraft, so don't expect one in your garage soon.
Project Zero at Paris Air Show
To keep things as light as possible, Project Zero uses a lot of carbon fiber.
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