Sikorsky S-97 Raider: Boeing's Future Vertical Lift (Overview, Capabilities & Flight Tests Footage)

Sikorsky S-97 Raider is the Next Big Thing in Army Aviation:

The Sikorsky S-97 Raider is a proposed high-speed scout and attack compound helicopter based on the Advancing Blade Concept (ABC), under development by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky planned to offer it for the United States Army's Armed Aerial Scout program, along with other possible uses.

The next-generation coaxial prototype helicopter S-97 Raider made by Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky unit undergoes flight testing. The chopper is designed to reach speeds of more than 220 knots -- nearly double the speed of a conventional helo.

Based on Sikorsky’s Collier Award-winning X2 Technology™, RAIDER incorporates the latest advances in fly-by-wire, flight controls, vehicle management systems, and systems integration. These technologies enable the aircraft to operate at high speeds while maintaining the low-speed handling qualities and maneuverability of conventional single main rotor helicopters. RAIDER can reach speeds of more than 220 knots, nearly double the speed of a conventional helicopter. Designed for "high and hot" operations, the helicopter is capable of flying at 10,000 feet in 95℉ heat.

In addition to serving the U.S. Army and Special Operations, the S-97 RAIDER helicopter could potentially be applied to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps missions. The X2 Technology at the heart of the RAIDER helicopter is scalable to a variety of military missions including light assault, light attack, armed reconnaissance, close-air support, combat search and rescue, and unmanned applications.

The S-97 Raider coaxial helicopter flew with its landing gear up for the first time in its maiden flight on 22 May 2015.

The RAIDER™ program has been funded entirely by Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin and industry partners.

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0:48 OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3:59 SIKORSKY S-97  FOOTAGE COMPILATION

6:33 S-97 FIRST FLIGHT (5.22.2015)

7:31 S-97 FLIGHT TEST & MANEUVERS HIGHLIGHTS (9.14.2016)

Sources / More Info:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-97_Raider

http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/s-97-raider-helicopter.html

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