# Hypersonic Helicopters Sikorsky's X2 Technology Breaks Aircraft Speed Records By manzil | Published 2010-08-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sikrosky-x2-technology References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5600709/sikorsky-x2-breaks-helicopter-speed-record-hits-258-mph) & [sikorsky](http://www.sikorsky.com/About%20Sikorsky/News/Press%20Details?pressvcmid=a4a2962fa4f0a210VgnVCM1000004f62529fRCRD) [Sikorsky's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r66-turbinetruck) X2 Technology has unofficially achieved a speed of 258 mph, which breaks the current record of 249 mph set in 1986 by the Westfield LYNX ZBX-500. The Sikorsky X2 Technology is a triple-bladed experimental aircraft with an ability to travel long distances at high speeds. The helicopter also features [counter-rotating rigid rotor blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostavio-mx1), active vibration control, an integrated auxiliary propulsion system and fly-by-wire flight controls. Siroksky is Stratford-based company that [designs and manufactures helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-helicopter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hypersonic Helicopters:** The development of hypersonic helicopters with the potential to break speed records. - **Triple-bladed Aircraft:** The use of triple-bladed rotor technology in aircraft to enhance speed and efficiency. - **Integrated Auxiliary Propulsion:** The integration of auxiliary propulsion systems in helicopters to increase speed and range. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** Innovations in helicopter technology that could revolutionize the aviation industry. - **Aerospace:** Advancements in rotor technology that could impact the aerospace industry. - **Defense:** The use of hypersonic helicopters in military operations for increased speed and maneuverability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Augmented Helicopter Helmet Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-display.md) - [Intuitive Switch-Free Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyryse-one.md)