Defense One Outlook: Helicopters of 2030 Livestream

Counter Rotation, Guess we did learn a thing or two from he Russkies, Pretty Cool!

I don't get the tilt-rotor other than a faster way to get to the AO, the transition from forward flight to stopped over the target at a hover has to be excruciatingly slow when compared to a conventional helicopter. Also applies to the exfil. I should qualify that I'm envisioning a Spec Ops mission where element of surprise is crucial, and especially when it comes to meeting the welcoming committee.
On the other hand, there are helicopters being developed that use counter rotating main rotor with a pusher prop where you get the speed and also can stop on a dime.
Regarding electric platforms complete with active denial and offensive lasers, I envision a fuel cell run on hydrogen for power generation and the use of liquid hydrogen as a medium to cool magnets creating super conductivity to run all the motors and lasers.
On the other hand, I hope people much smarter than me can knock down the barriers to super efficient electric power generation and motors. Perhaps this will end up being the legacy of the "Millenials".