Rotary Wing Aircraft Provided With A Rear Rotor, And Method For Optimising The Operation Of A Rear Rotor - EP2631174

The patent EP2631174 was granted to Airbus Helicopters on Mar 15, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jan 21, 2013 under application number EP13000285A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2631174

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Application Number
EP13000285A
Filing Date
Jan 21, 2013
Status
Opposition Rejected
Feb 4, 2022
Grant Date
Mar 15, 2017
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