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Sikorsky's New Attack Helicopter Is The Most Badass Helo In Recent Time (S-97 unveiled)
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| October 3, 2013
| Jesus Diaz
Posted on 10/02/2014 4:08:27 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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 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.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aerospace; helicopter; s97; sikorsky
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Medevac missions alone should insure this thing makes it to full production.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:10:57 PM PDT
by
tcrlaf
(Q)
To: sukhoi-30mki
Hmmm.....how fast does the Osprey fly?
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:13:19 PM PDT
by
rottndog
('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
To: sukhoi-30mki
Technically speaking it`s really a motorized autogyro?
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:14:52 PM PDT
by
bunkerhill7
("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")
To: sukhoi-30mki
Built in CT. I pass by the plant whenever I take the Merritt Parkway (first parkway in the US. And yes the reason you drive through a Parkway Mr. Carlin, is because it’s a park with a way through it).
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:15:28 PM PDT
by
Minsc
To: bunkerhill7
No. The aft propeller can be disengaged.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:17:40 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
To: Minsc
I’m more concerned that I park on a driveway.
(ducking)
CC
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:18:41 PM PDT
by
Celtic Conservative
(tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
To: sukhoi-30mki
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:18:54 PM PDT
by
onona
(If I could compartmentalize; I'd be much better off)
To: Army Air Corps
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:20:12 PM PDT
by
bunkerhill7
("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")
To: TADSLOS
PING...
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:20:33 PM PDT
by
Chode
(Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
To: rottndog
Hmmm.....how fast does the Osprey fly? Around 285 mph top speed.
The Osprey is huge compared to this new helo. I bet it's way more expensive to operate and has got to be a LOT less maneuverable.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:20:42 PM PDT
by
Sparticus
(Tar and feathers for the next dumb@ss Republican that uses the word bipartisanship.)
To: sukhoi-30mki
Am I missing the bays for ordinance? I don't notice any.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:22:37 PM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(Obama and the Left are maggots feeding off the flesh of the United States.)
To: Sparticus
I was thinking a bigger version of this, and as long as it can be made to carry a comparable payload and similar speed, it would eliminate the very complicated and expensive tilt-rotor.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:22:43 PM PDT
by
rottndog
('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
To: Sparticus; rottndog
The role of the two would be different.
The Osprey can carry men and cargo. This is an attack helicopter. It’s more maneuverable, easier to get in get out.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:25:06 PM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(Obama and the Left are maggots feeding off the flesh of the United States.)
To: sukhoi-30mki
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:25:51 PM PDT
by
Brother Cracker
(You are more likely to find krugerrands in a Cracker Jack box than 22 ammo at Wal-Mart)
To: sukhoi-30mki
Speedwise, sort of reminds me of the AH-56 Comanche made in the 1960’s, it topped at 244 MPH
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:27:22 PM PDT
by
Nowhere Man
(Mom I miss you! (8-20-1938 to 11-18-2013) Cancer sucks)
To: Nowhere Man
Oops, I mean the AH-56 Cheyenne.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:29:13 PM PDT
by
Nowhere Man
(Mom I miss you! (8-20-1938 to 11-18-2013) Cancer sucks)
To: Sparticus
No idea why this new bird is being compared to the Osprey? The Osprey carries ,what, 20 or so soldiers? How many does this new helo carry?
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:31:28 PM PDT
by
DAC21
To: sukhoi-30mki
Army aviation bump....
Give ‘em the Air Force’s A-10s!
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:35:40 PM PDT
by
onedoug
To: bunkerhill7
The aft propeller is there to provide extra forward speed. The coaxial rotors are powered.
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posted on
10/02/2014 4:38:35 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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