Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Manufacturers: Technology Will Make Rotorcraft Faster, Safer


The Pentagon’s investment in rotorcraft science and technology has decreased dramatically over the past 25 years, but companies have been tinkering around in their own shops trying to fill innovation gaps.

Industry representatives say that the next generation of military helicopters will be safer and more efficient. And no matter what shape the rotorcraft take, another thing is certain: They will be faster.

Sikorsky plans to build two prototypes of what it calls the S-97 Raider in the next few years.

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