On Aug. 20, 2020, a U.S. Army pilot took control of the Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER experiencing the transformational capabilities of X2 Technology. The 80-minute flight included low-speed maneuvering and hover, both with and without the prop, flying without the prop in traditional helicopter mode, clutching the prop to fly at high speed, and rapid ascents…
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider light tactical prototype helicopter exceeded 200 knots during last month’s flight test. The suite of X2 Technologies enables the aircraft to operate at high speeds while maintaining the low-speed handling qualities and maneuverability of conventional single main rotor helicopters. Raider will be presented for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft…
A history of reliability and safety. A legacy of industry-leading research and technological achievement. Now meet the future of vertical lift. RAIDER X™ delivers speed, precision and maneuverability to achieve its mission…at the X. Learn more at https://lmt.co/2peFwtQ. Source
Strap in and take flight with Chief Test Pilot Bill Fell in the S-97 RAIDER, our flying testbed for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program. Source
Flying at 207 knots straight and level, the S-97 RAIDER® has already demonstrated speeds faster than any current operational helicopter. Sikorsky’s X2 TECHNOLOGY™ Demonstrator aircraft, which first flew in 2008, exceeded flight speeds of 250 knots. The low and high-speed maneuverability of X2 technology, at 70-plus degree angles-of-bank, is critical for operating in contested environments.…
Knife-fighters like the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) break through anti-aircraft defenses, clearing the way so the rest of the force can follow. RAIDER X ® is the only aircraft designed to survive the future battlefield — and with mission flexibility to adapt even faster than the battlespace changes. Providing unmatched battlefield intelligence and growth…
Low, fast, crisp and tight. Army Soldiers got a firsthand look at the S-97 RAIDER® during two exclusive flight demonstrations at Redstone Arsenal. The capabilities on display offered a glimpse at RAIDER X, Sikorsky’s bid for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, part of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) effort to revolutionize…
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