The Sikroski S-97 Raider | Newest, fastest, most badass attack helicopter in the world

[Mughal-Prince]

The S-97 Raider—Sikorsky new attack helicopter—is out and it is not only gorgeous. It's absolutely badass. It is based in the same technology as their X2 technology demonstrator, which broke the world helicopter speed record in 2010: 260 knots—that's 299.2mph (481.5km/h) vs the 172mph of conventional helicopters.


According to Sikorsky's Mike Miller, it "is an all-new helicopter, all-new configuration. We haven't seen something this new in 30 years." The Raider uses counter-rotating rotor blades with a push propeller on the tail. This unique combination allows it to pulverize all speed records.

Obviously, its weight is limited. This thing will not have the same kind of firepower as heavier helicopters, but it will be able to zip to any location and provide troop support faster than any other chopper.

The aircraft will not be operative in the US military just yet. In fact, only two Raiders are built. They will be tested during 2015.

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[Friei Indien]

you ought to have posted images.

 

[Basel]

Here is the pick from link posted in post # 1

Here is official link.
Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER™ Helicopter - The Next Big Thing In Army Aviation

 

[BestUsernameEver]

Absolutely awesome That thing looks like a real life Airwolf.

 

[srshkmr]

why do we go for this instead of apache ?

 

[Basel]

why do we go for this instead of apache ?

Its a multi mission helicopter like Mi-35, you can call is little advance bro of Mi-35. Its not dedicated attack helicopter but it is very capable one for many missions including high altitude silent ops.

 

[srshkmr]

they won't give

IN US there is price for everything