# Speed Barrier-Breaking Choppers Eurocopter Unveils The X3 Hybrid Helicraft By manzil | Published 2010-09-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-x3-hybrid-helicraft References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1315786/The-X3-hybrid-helicraft-hopes-smash-speed-barrier.html) Eurocopter -- a part of European aerospace group EADS -- has showed a [high speed aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor) called 'The X3 Hybrid Helicraft' to counter [Sikorsky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r66-turbinetruck)’s attempt to set a high speed advanced aviation system. The helicraft is [half-plane and half-helicopter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-horizon-aircraft) in design and equipped with two turboshaft engines and two propellers giving the capabilities of both a plane and a helicopter. The X3 Hybrid Helicraft will be officially unveiled by Eurocopter on October 1, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Aircraft:** Hybrid aircraft are becoming a trend in the aviation industry as they offer the capabilities of both airplanes and helicopters. - **High Speed Aviation Systems:** Companies are investing in developing high speed aviation systems to meet market demand for faster transportation options. - **Disruptive Aviation Technology:** Aviation manufacturers are developing disruptive technology to create new markets and stay ahead of competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry is investing heavily in developing hybrid aircraft to offer customers better transportation options. - **Aviation:** Companies in the aviation sector are investing in high speed aviation systems to reduce travel time and increase efficiency. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry is being disrupted by new aviation technology that offers faster and more efficient transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md)