Sikorsky’s Raider X FARA Prototype Reached Weight On Wheels

Sikorsky’s Raider X is weight on wheels and has completed 50% of required system acceptance tests.
Credit: Sikorsky
Sikorsky has reached the power-on milestone with its Raider X prototype, but like rival Bell, is awaiting delayed delivery of GE Aviation’s T901 turboshaft to complete assembly of its contender for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance aircraft (FARA) program. The Raider X competitive...
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