Sikorsky Pitches Canceled Raider-X Helicopter to NATO After U.S. Army Program Ends
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, showcased its S-97 Raider helicopter at the Farnborough airshow, two years after the U.S. Army canceled the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program for which the Raider-X was a finalist. Test pilot Bill Fell stated the company is now seeking new customers, including a potential bid for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program. Sikorsky faces competition from European firms Airbus and Leonardo, as well as U.S.-based Bell and Boeing. The company has indicated it would produce the aircraft in Europe to align with local industrial growth. The article highlights the coaxial rotor technology that allows the Raider to reach speeds up to 240 knots by preventing retreating blade stall, a limitation of conventional helicopters.
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