Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph

Radical dual tilting blade helicopter design targets speeds of over 270mph: "As one of the contenders in the race to win a $US100 billion contract from the US government for the next generation of attack helicopter in the Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) program, AVX Aircraft Company has conceived a futuristic machine kitted out with coaxial rotors, ducted fans and a retractable undercarriage that could hit speeds of over 270 mph (435 km/h)."



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DARPA's guided sniper bullet changes path mid-flight

DARPA's guided sniper bullet changes path mid-flight: "With an ability to strike from great distances, snipers present a unique threat in the field of battle. This long-range lethality is not without its complications, however, with accuracy often dictated by wind, rain and dust, not to mention targets that are constantly on the move. Over the last few months, DARPA has been conducting live-fire tests of guided .50 caliber bullets and today unveiled footage demonstrating the project's success"



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Watch Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner do things that would make you throw up | The Verge

Watch Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner do things that would make you throw up | The Verge:



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Lowe’s Workers Fix Vietnam Vet’s Wheelchair That VA Allegedly Wouldn’t Replace | Fox News Insider

Lowe’s Workers Fix Vietnam Vet’s Wheelchair That VA Allegedly Wouldn’t Replace | Fox News Insider: "Three Lowe’s employees came to the aid of a Vietnam veteran who lost both legs, then lost his battle to get the VA to replace his rundown wheelchair."



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