Inside The $750,000 Hill HX50
Inside The $750,000 Hill HX50 Private Helicopter
This is the Hill HX50, the world's first fully private helicopter. Set up by Dr. Jason Hill, an engineer and keen helicopter pilot, the company was established with the lofty goal of building ‘the world’s first truly ground-up helicopter since the invention of rotorcraft flight.’ The company's first proposed model is the HX50, an undeniably good-looking machine that offers both outstanding luxury and incredible performance.
Unlike helicopters designed for fleet operators, the HX50 is specifically crafted for private owners seeking a personalized flying experience.
The HX50 combines customization with impressive performance: it features a three-blade rotor system and a powerful in-house GT50 turboshaft engine, delivering 400 horsepower, a cruise speed of 140 knots, and a range of up to 700 nautical miles.
The base purchase price for a new Hill HX50 is £595,000, or about $750,000 before options.
But can this machine really sell for only $750,000? Here is everything you need to know about the Hill HX50.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Cabin
3:34 - Cockpit
6:46 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
9:44 - Purchase Price
9:55 - Outro
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I hope flight schools adopt this as a trainer. She's gorgeous! Looks like a baby Airwolf! A real powerball toy!
@byteme9718
19 күн бұрын
It will never be built, Hill is just a conman.
Robinson should be worried, theHX50 design and look is fabulous.
@choysum9030
20 күн бұрын
I don't think they really care. Hill doesn't even have a prototype yet and not to mention zero track record.
@byteme9718
19 күн бұрын
Hill is a conman taking money from the gullible.
@lcfflc3887
14 күн бұрын
This for $8750,000 yeahhhh keep dreaming lol they also claim this little potato of a helicopter fully loaded can fly for 3 hours on a full tank, yet doesn't show us were are they putting all of that fuel?....
@Rostol
5 күн бұрын
IRL if this ever comes into production, certification for helicopters is a nightmare ... it will cost between 3x to 5x this price. 3 to 5 million dollars. a fadec turbine heli, with hover ap, all glass panel ... it has Agusta 109 / Airbus H125 specs, range, size... and it also has to pay for the turbine and avionics R&D. There is a reason most manufacturers don't do this.
@byteme9718
5 күн бұрын
@@Rostol It's just a con to separate investors from their money. It will never be built.
Awesome product by hill... Specific for private use... that's amazing
@AviationBase
2 ай бұрын
Yes it is!
@byteme9718
14 күн бұрын
He doesn't have a product.
QUE MAQUINA, MARAVILHOSA, TRANSPORTE DO FUTURO ATUAL,
I want this aircraft simulated in MSFS so much!
What an amazing machine.
Didn't know I want a helicopter - great video :D
@AviationBase
12 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@mschwaller3371
12 күн бұрын
GPT tells me though that aviation fuel is at an insane price in Switzerland ... around 6x of that of Italy ... leading to over 420$ per hour ... wtf :/
Great info, I've been waiting for this review.
@AviationBase
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Muita tecnologia embarcada! Parabéns!
I hope to see one flying soon.
@Skidderoperator
23 күн бұрын
You may never see one. Personally.
@hubschenk1652
23 күн бұрын
@@Skidderoperator What you mean witz "Personally."?
@Skidderoperator
23 күн бұрын
@@hubschenk1652 Only the rich will buy these. They are built for luxury. Not utility. Rarely do we see top end helis flying common people anywhere, unless injured. HX50 cannot be an air ambulance, as designed.
That one stage engine sounds... well... kinda new. I hate being new.... I do like making it to being called old though, as I have done with restriction and careful thought.
I loved❤❤❤❤❤
Lo compro desde puerto rico muy elegante gracias
Does it fly?
@AviationBase
Ай бұрын
Not yet
@Skidderoperator
23 күн бұрын
Bits & pieces
What happened to the 650k mark?
@AviationBase
Ай бұрын
Seems like at least for now the price is 595,000 GBP, which is about 750,000 USD
Unfortunately they still don't have a running engine to put into the helicopter. They are still trying to figure out n test various fuel burns to reach their promised specs. N with over 900 promises to people that have already prepaid for an hx50 they haven't even had a test flight. They are a long way off from reaching their 2025 delivery to the 900 that already bought one
@Ronnie_B
13 күн бұрын
Unfortunately you're wrong, everything is on schedule. Those that ordered early did so with the knowledge that there may be delays but it's coming together and the buyers are are all happy and are fully behind Dr. Hill and his team. The company is full transparent and buyers are fully informed about everything, including engine dev
@benmiller5015
13 күн бұрын
@@Ronnie_B I am well aware of the transparency. Where do you think the info came from? Their KZread account. N at the time that I made that comment everything was completely accurate. They have graciously given a further update since then. But they still don't have a running engine yet. N even if you ordered one today, you won't see an hx-50 in your garage for at least 3 years. Which is fine cuz by then they'll have figured out all the unforseen issues that may come up with repeated flights of production models. I'm just as hyped as everyone else to see the first prototype spin it's rotors for the first time
Hope don’t run MicroSoft Windows lol
This shi is a game changer for sure… except human transportation to evolve within the next few decades. Probably less… Inevitable.
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A Oceanco Esquel with a Hill HX50. Perfect match 💎💙 ⛴️🚁
@Skidderoperator
23 күн бұрын
Standard on future super yachts.