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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Sikorsky unveils S-97 for high-speed scout and attack helo

S-97 RaiderBuilding upon the record-breaking X2 demonstrator, Sikorsky has launched the S-97 Raider programme to fly and test a high-speed scout and attack helicopter.

The coaxial-rotor, compound helicopter, scheduled to complete first flight within 50 months, will carry weapons and troops like the Russian Mil Mi-24 Hind, but fly faster than 200kt (370km) in cruise, and 220kts in dash mode, Sikorsky says.

By officially unveiling the S-97 programme on 20 October, Sikorsky intends to challenge the US Army's requirements staff as they consider options for replacing the Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior.

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