The US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky has just shared on social networks a photo of the first prototype of a new reconnaissance attack helicopter.
The well-known aircraft manufacturer has released on social media a consortium of photos of the Raider X prototype helicopter designed to restore offensive reconnaissance superiority with extensive lethality improvements. , agility, accessibility, survivability, and sustainability to provide capability and flexibility for future commanders.
The prototype was photographed at the company’s test flight facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is equipped with guided missile modular weapon launchers and a 20mm main cannon.
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Raider X is a concept for a fast, agile and survivable complex coaxial helicopter. The new helicopter is designed for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
Through the U.S. Army’s FARA program, Raider X pioneers the Service’s revolutionary approach to rapidly developing and delivering game-changing technology and combat capabilities, equipped for the harshest and harshest environments. Raider X provides the reach, protection, and damage needed to win future conflicts.
The Army required an aircraft capable of operating in complex airspaces and degraded environments against its peers and near-peer with an advanced integrated air defense system. The current aviation fleet does not have dedicated aircraft to conduct armed reconnaissance, light attack and security with improved lethality and non-lethal capabilities from a platform sized to hide in radar clutter and for the urban canyons of big cities.
