Mono Tiltrotor (MTR) Validation Activities

The Mono Tiltrotor (MTR) is a proposed, innovative cargo rotorcraft architecture. The capabilities of the MTR are predicated on the combination of an advanced coaxial rotor system and sophisticated kinematics that morph the aircraft topology for efficient flight over the entire operational envelope. The MTR rotorcraft integrates a coaxial rotor, a folding lifting wing system, a lightweight airframe and an efficient cargo handling system that is capable of rapidly and economically transporting a variety of mission tailored payloads. This paper summarizes MTR validation activities performed from June 2007 through March 2008, including flight hardware demonstrations and independent engineering assessments.