S-97 Raider

The S-97 Raider is a development of Sikorsky's X2 technology demonstrator (see separate record) that uses twin coaxial counter-rotating main rotors and a pusher propeller to achieve significantly greater speeds than conventional helicopters. Sikorsky is building two S-97 light tactical helicopter prototypes for evaluation by the U.S. military. The company has also submitted a similar X2 design for the Army's Armed Aerial Scout program. Sikorsky is funding the development of the...