Sikorsky S-97 Raider

"S-97" redirects here. For other uses, see S97.
S-97 Raider
S-97 Raider in flight
Role Reconnaissance and attack compound helicopter
National origin United States
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
First flight 22 May 2015[1]
Status Under development
Number built 3[citation needed]
Developed from Sikorsky X2
Developed into Sikorsky Raider X

The Sikorsky S-97 Raider is a high-speed scout and attack compound helicopter[2] based on the Advancing Blade Concept (ABC) with a coaxial rotor system[3] under development by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky planned to offer it for the United States Army's Armed Aerial Scout program, along with other possible uses.[4] The S-97 made its maiden flight on 22 May 2015.[1]

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  3. ^ Chandler, Jay. "Advanced rotor designs break conventional helicopter speed restrictions (page 1) Archived 2013-07-18 at the Wayback Machine" Page 2 Archived 2013-07-18 at the Wayback Machine Page 3 Archived 2013-07-18 at the Wayback Machine. ProPilotMag, September 2012. Accessed: 10 May 2014. Archive 1 Archive 2 Archive 3
  4. ^ Trimble, Stephen. "Sikorsky unveils S-97 for high-speed scout and attack helo". Flightglobal, 20 October 2010.