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S-97 RAIDER Demonstrator
REVOLUTION TAKES FLIGHT...AGAIN
RAIDER is a next-generation light tactical prototype helicopter capable of carrying six troops and external weapons that will redefine helicopter flight during the 21st century.
Based on Sikorsky’s Collier Award-winning X2 Technology™, RAIDER incorporates the latest advances in fly-by-wire, flight controls, vehicle management systems, and systems integration. These technologies enable the aircraft to operate at high speeds while maintaining the low-speed handling qualities and maneuverability of conventional single main rotor helicopters. RAIDER can reach speeds of more than 220 knots, nearly double the speed of a conventional helicopter. Designed for "high and hot" operations, the helicopter is capable of flying at 10,000 feet in 95℉ heat.
In addition to serving the U.S. Army and Special Operations, the S-97 RAIDER helicopter could potentially be applied to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps missions. The X2 Technology at the heart of the RAIDER helicopter is scalable to a variety of military missions including light assault, light attack, armed reconnaissance, close-air support, combat search and rescue, and unmanned applications.
The RAIDER™ program has been funded entirely by Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin and our industry partners.
S-97 RAIDER™: The Next Big Thing in Army Aviation
AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Aircraft Features
Low acoustic signature
Exceptional hover capability
High cruise speed
Agility for close air support
Fly-by-wire flight controls
Multi-Mission for Operational Flexibility
Internal aux fuel tank for extended range / increased endurance
Additional ammunition capacity
Six seat cabin
Aerial refueling capable
Weights
Maximum gross weight 11,400 lb
Performance
HOGE capability >6K/95
Endurance (standard fuel) >2.7hrs
Range >600 km
Cruise speed >200 kts
Deployability
C-17 loadout Four aircraft
Payload
Hellfire missiles
2.75" rockets
.50 cal gun
7.62 mm gun
ADVANCED FEATURES
The Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER™ Aircraft delivers improvements in performance across a wide range of mission parameters.
http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/s-97-raider-helicopter.html
http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/s-97-raider-helicopter.html
REVOLUTION TAKES FLIGHT...AGAIN
RAIDER is a next-generation light tactical prototype helicopter capable of carrying six troops and external weapons that will redefine helicopter flight during the 21st century.
Based on Sikorsky’s Collier Award-winning X2 Technology™, RAIDER incorporates the latest advances in fly-by-wire, flight controls, vehicle management systems, and systems integration. These technologies enable the aircraft to operate at high speeds while maintaining the low-speed handling qualities and maneuverability of conventional single main rotor helicopters. RAIDER can reach speeds of more than 220 knots, nearly double the speed of a conventional helicopter. Designed for "high and hot" operations, the helicopter is capable of flying at 10,000 feet in 95℉ heat.
In addition to serving the U.S. Army and Special Operations, the S-97 RAIDER helicopter could potentially be applied to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps missions. The X2 Technology at the heart of the RAIDER helicopter is scalable to a variety of military missions including light assault, light attack, armed reconnaissance, close-air support, combat search and rescue, and unmanned applications.
The RAIDER™ program has been funded entirely by Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin and our industry partners.
S-97 RAIDER™: The Next Big Thing in Army Aviation
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Low acoustic signature
Exceptional hover capability
High cruise speed
Agility for close air support
Fly-by-wire flight controls
Internal aux fuel tank for extended range / increased endurance
Additional ammunition capacity
Six seat cabin
Aerial refueling capable
Maximum gross weight 11,400 lb
HOGE capability >6K/95
Endurance (standard fuel) >2.7hrs
Range >600 km
Cruise speed >200 kts
C-17 loadout Four aircraft
Hellfire missiles
2.75" rockets
.50 cal gun
7.62 mm gun
ADVANCED FEATURES
The Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER™ Aircraft delivers improvements in performance across a wide range of mission parameters.
http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/s-97-raider-helicopter.html
http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/s-97-raider-helicopter.html
