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Hill HX50

The Future of Personal Helicopter Aviation

Hill HX50 Helicopter

HX50 Helicopter

Revolutionizing personal rotorcraft aviation

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Watch the HX50 in action - a revolutionary approach to personal helicopter aviation

The Hill HX50 represents a bold new chapter in personal helicopter aviation, combining cutting-edge technology, luxury, and performance in a package designed specifically for private owners. With its proprietary GT50 turbine engine, carbon-fiber monocoque construction, and revolutionary digital cockpit, the HX50 aims to bring "Elon Musk-style disruption" to the rotorcraft sector.

Technical Specifications

The HX50 features a revolutionary design with a carbon-fiber monocoque fuselage, proprietary GT50 turboshaft engine (500 shp), and advanced avionics suite. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and range of 700 nautical miles, it offers unprecedented performance for a light helicopter.

The five-seat configuration includes luxury automotive-style interior, digital cockpit with touchscreen interface, and comprehensive safety systems including haptic feedback controls and cloud-based monitoring.

Engine & Performance

  • GT50 Turbine: 500 shp (440 hp takeoff)
  • Fuel Consumption: ~35 US gallons/hour at MCP
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,650 kg (3,640 lb)
  • Useful Load: ~800 kg (1,760 lb)

Rotor System

  • Main Rotor Diameter: 10.1 m (33 ft)
  • High-inertia rotor system for safety
  • Optimized tail rotor for low noise
  • Stable in 35-knot crosswinds

Key Features

Performance

  • GT50 Turbine: 500 shp, 440 hp takeoff
  • Cruise: 140 knots, Range: 700 nm
  • Max Takeoff Weight: 1,650 kg
  • Fuel Consumption: ~35 gph at MCP

The HX50 delivers performance previously unseen in the light helicopter category, with range and speed capabilities approaching those of much larger, more expensive aircraft.

Innovation

  • Carbon-fiber monocoque construction
  • Hill Digital Cockpit with touch interface
  • Haptic feedback safety systems
  • Cloud-based monitoring (HASM)

The HX50 brings modern technology and luxury to personal helicopter aviation, with features previously only found in high-end automotive and aerospace applications.

Market Impact

With over 1,200 pre-orders from customers in 60+ countries, the HX50 has generated unprecedented interest in the personal helicopter market. The base price of £649,000 positions it significantly below competing five-seat turbine helicopters while offering superior performance and features.

The HX50's success could revolutionize the light helicopter market, similar to how the Robinson R66 expanded private helicopter ownership in the past. Its innovative approach to design, manufacturing, and customer experience sets a new standard for the industry.

Orders

  • 1,200+ Total Orders
  • 945 HX50 (Experimental)
  • 376 HC50 (Certified)

Timeline

  • First Flight: Dec 2025
  • HX50 Deliveries: 2026-27
  • HC50 Certification: 2028

Production

  • Initial: 250/year
  • Target: 500/year
  • Long-term: 1,000/year