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]

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Sikorsky unveiled its Raider X prototype scout helicopter, a contender for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program to replace the retired OH-58 Kiowa Warrior.
The Raider X is competing against the Bell 360 Invictus, with development for both prototypes significantly delayed due to awaited delivery of the General Electric T901 ITEP engine.
Sikorsky expects the Raider X to make its first flight before the fourth quarter of 2024, once the delayed engine is received, installed, and ground testing is complete.

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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.