The S-97 freebooter — Sikorsky newfangled flack whirlybird — is out and it is not only gorgeous . It ’s absolutely badass . It is based in the same technology as their X2 technology demonstrator , whichbroke the world helicopter speed record in 2010:260 mi — that ’s 299.2 miles per hour ( 481.5 km/h ) vs the 172 mph of conventional helicopters .
According to Sikorsky ’s Mike Miller , it “ is an all - new helicopter , all - new configuration . We have n’t realise something this new in 30 years . ” The Raider use counter - rotating rotor blades with a push propeller on the tail . This unparalleled combination allows it to powderize all stop number phonograph record .
Obviously , its weight is limited . This thing will not have the same sort of firepower as heavier helicopters , but it will be able-bodied to hurry to any location and supply scout 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 ramp up . They will be test during 2015 .
range of the Raider unveilingbyVertical Magazine .
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