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Bell X-76 | Airframer | Bell Helicopter Textron

12/03/2026News:
The X-76 aircraft is designed to cruise at 400–450 knots while retaining vertical lift and runway independent capability.

Bell advances DARPA SPRINT after X-76 design review

Completion of the critical design review allows Bell to begin building the high-speed demonstrator designed for jet-like cruise.

28/05/2024Press Release:
Bell completes conceptual design phase for X-plane program.
Bell awarded funding for phase 1B of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program
08/02/2024Press Release:
Bell demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology at Holloman Air Force Base
30/11/2023News:
Bell's contender, involving folding rotors.

Four contenders launch SPRINT x-plane projects

Bell is currently conducting risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico to demonstrate its folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies using a dedicated test article.

13/09/2023Press Release:
Bell begins HSVTOL risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base

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