# Speedy Multi-Rotor Helicopters The Airbus Racer Helicopter Has a 250mph Cruising Speed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-helicopter References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/airbus-racer-helicopter/) & [airbus](http://www.airbus.com) Aiming to increase the capabilities for helicopters to be faster and more efficient than ever, the [Airbus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityairbus-nextgen) Racer Helicopter has been created by the aviation brand to deliver exceptional speed and comfort. Featuring a top-mounted rotor along with two lateral pusher rotors, the helicopter is capable of reaching a cruising speed of 250mph, which is quite impressive for an [airborne vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol) of this variety. The Airbus Racer Helicopter is crafted with a [hybrid metallic-composite airframe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500) that reduces the overall weight of the vehicle to make lift and drive far faster than on other helicopters. The design of the helicopter has been unveiled by the brand with a demonstration model coming to production by 2019 with flights planned to start taking place in 2020. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Aerial Vehicles:** The use of hybrid materials and multi-rotor technology in helicopters provides opportunities for improving speed and range capabilities. - **Efficient Aerial Transport:** The development of faster helicopters presents opportunities to improve time-sensitive transportation, emergency response, and search and rescue operations. - **Lightweight Airframes:** The use of composite materials in aircraft design provides opportunities for increased fuel efficiency, faster speeds, and improved aerodynamics. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can leverage hybrid materials to create more efficient and speedy aircraft, leading to improved transportation capabilities. - **Emergency Services:** The development of faster helicopters provides emergency services with a new tool to increase response time and potentially save lives. - **Defense:** The lightweight, high-speed capabilities of the Airbus Racer Helicopter and similar vehicles could be beneficial for military and defense operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavylifting-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Electric Race Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocifero-race-x.md) - [Sustainable Racer Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-electric-scooter.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md)