In this episode, we explore the detailed assembly of the HX50's main rotor system and learn how its design prioritises the needs of inexperienced pilots without compromising on safety, with an emphasis on high inertia for emergency manoeuvrability and low drag for efficient flight.

In this episode, we explore the detailed assembly of the HX50's main rotor system and learn how its design prioritises the needs of inexperienced pilots without compromising on safety.

Episode 34: Building the Main Rotor System

Dive deep into the complex world of gear production with our latest episode. Explore the intricate, multi-step process of manufacturing gears, highlighting the immense time and effort required to bring these essential components from concept to completion. 

Dive deep into the complex world of gear production with our latest episode.

Episode 35: Revolutionising Gear Production

In the world of helicopter manufacturing, precision and efficiency are key to success. But which manufacturing process reigns supreme: casting or machining?  

Episode 33: Casting vs. Machining - Precision Manufacturing in HX50 Production

Another Stop Press moment as the very first structurally representative tail boom returns from the initial paint process.

Tail Boom Painting and Precision

It’s pretty inspiring to see the factory shelves laden with completed components, manufactured in-house, part of our policy of building a helicopter from the ground up. They await assembly into   the main rotor systems for the two HX50 prototypes to be presented in December.

It’s pretty inspiring to see the factory shelves laden with completed components, manufactured in-house, part of our policy of building a helicopter from the ground up.

Main rotor system

We’re almost there! Another important landmark has just been reached with the first of the upper fuselage components being laminated.

This is the cowling that goes around the exhaust at the back of the top of the fuselage, one of the suite of parts that make up the last visual details of the HX50 fuselage to be completed. 

We’re almost there! Another important landmark has just been reached with the first of the upper fuselage components being laminated

HILL HX50

As Desirable as
Your Destination

HILL HX50

As Desirable as
Your Destination

500 shp

Horse power

140 kts

Cruise speed

700 nm

Max range

1760 lbs

Payload

£595,000

Base Price

HX50 is the helicopter you have always wanted, exquisite in every detail, combining exceptional performance, safety and ease of flying with an outstanding ownership model

Dr. Jason Hill

CHAIRMAN & CHIEF ENGINEER

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HX50

Exterior Concept

Interior Concept

GT50 Turbine Engine

General Aviation 2.0

Hill Digital Cockpit

Journey to HX50

Technical Details

Orders List

Range Simulator

HC50

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HILL HX50

As Desirable asYour Destination

HILL HX50

As Desirable asYour Destination

500 shp

Horse power

140 kts

Cruise speed

700 nm

Max range

1760 lbs

Payload

£595,000

Base Price

HX50 is the helicopter you have always wanted, exquisite in every detail, combining exceptional performance, safety and ease of flying with an outstanding ownership model

Dr. Jason Hill

CHAIRMAN & CHIEF ENGINEER

JOIN OUR GROUP PRESENTATION

What's in the presentation

Who

What

How

Be part of the journey

HX50

Exterior Concept

Interior Concept

GT50 Turbine Engine

General Aviation 2.0

Hill Digital Cockpit

Journey to HX50

Technical Details

Orders List

Range Simulator

HC50

Company

Blog

Contact

Careers

FAQ

ADDRESS

As Desirable as
Your Destination

As Desirable as
Your Destination