S-97 RAIDER Journey to First Flight. | Sikorsky

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, introduces RAIDER X™, its concept for a fast, agile, survivable compound coaxial helicopter that will equip future aviators to address evolving peer and near-peer threats in the most difficult environments. RAIDER X is specifically designed as a prototype for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype competition, part of the service’s effort to revolutionize its enduring aircraft fleet as part of what is known as Future Vertical L

286 reactions · 77 shares | Sikorsky has unveiled the Raider X, its offering for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. Check it out! | Vertical Magazine | Facebook

U.S. Army scout helicopters need to break through anti-aircraft defenses, clearing the way and designating targets so the rest of the force can follow. RAIDER X is the only aircraft with the speed, agility and next-generation systems needed to survive on the battlefields of tomorrow. Learn More: https://lmt.co/3ul2hJu | Sikorsky

47K views · 1.8K reactions | 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. | Sikorsky | Facebook