Sikorsky Unveils S-97 Raider Light-Attack Helo

Posted on: October 3rd, 2014 by Will Rodriguez 9 Comments

Defense Tech reported Sikorsky unveiled the first of two flying prototypes for the Armed Aerial Scout program.  I covered the system in depth last year (and the year before) at the Maneuver Conference at Ft. Benning.  The S-97 Raider features counter-rotating rotor system and a pusher prop that makes it faster than any conventional helicopter.  It can be armed, serve as a medevac or can insert six troops into a landing zone.

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