Sikorsky Unveils Raider X Scout Helicopter Prototype

The aircraft model is one of two contenders for the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:16 AM ET

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Sikorsky unveiled its prototype of the Raider X next-gen scout helicopter, one of two contenders for the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. [Credit: Sikorsky]

Key Takeaways:

Sikorsky unveiled its Raider X prototype, a next-generation scout helicopter designed for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
The Raider X is competing against the Bell 360 Invictus to replace the retired Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, aiming to offer enhanced reach, survivability, and lethality.
Development and testing of the Raider X have been delayed due to a holdup in the delivery of the General Electric T901 Improved Engine Turbine Program (ITEP) engine.
Sikorsky anticipates the first flight of the Raider X will occur before the fourth quarter of 2024, following the engine's installation and ground testing.

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Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has unveiled its prototype of the Raider X scout helicopter. The next-gen scout helicopter, which is one of two contenders for the Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, was revealed this week at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C.

The Raider X is competing with the Bell 360 Invictus for the FARA program that is set to replace the Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior retired in 2017. Development of both prototypes has been slowed due to delays in engine delivery.