Sikorsky superfast and compact S-97 Raider military concept

[trucker17]

Sikorsky's S-97 Raider (Taken from Sikorsky's website)
On May 22, 2015, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced the successful first flight of the S-97 RAIDER™
helicopter. Based on the X2 Technology™ demonstrator coaxial rotor design, the RAIDER™ helicopter is capable of being developed into a unique multi-mission configuration that is able to carry six troops and
external weapons. The coaxial counter-rotating main rotors and pusher propeller are expected to provide
cruise speeds up to 240 knots (276 mph). http://raider.sikorsky.com/raider-first-flight.asp
http://i.imgur.com/KAsdveE.jpg (http://imgur.com/KAsdveE)
http://i.imgur.com/BSsjFTR.jpg (http://imgur.com/BSsjFTR)

[glh]

Wonder how long until the Chinese copy comes out. 1-2 years ???

[Anneke]

Politics? Please...

[Blackbird686]

Wow! Looks like a Lockheed/Sikorsky Ah-56 "Cheyenne" on steroids.

BB686:US-flag:

[napamule]

S-97 Raider shown in FSX Accel video, 15Aug16. Model by David Allen (for FS9 - so the props are 'bad' in FSX).
Video & FDEs (which I did not 'finish' yet and could be MUCH better) is by me ('Napamule').
Chuck B
YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/ACM3NkYQ8_w . 15Aug16. (9:23) .