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Army Aviation Leader: Time to Choose a Future Long-Range Assault Helicopter

Army Aviation Leader: Time to Choose a Future Long-Range Assault Helicopter
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter achieved first flight March 21, 2019. This flight marks a key milestone for the Sikorsky-Boeing team, and is the culmination of significant design, simulation and test activity to further demonstrate the capability of the X2 Technology. Photo courtesy Sikorsky and Boeing.

The Army is itching to leave the demonstration phase and in 2019 launch its official competition for a high-speed, long-range UH-60 Black Hawk replacement, according to service aviation officials. If all goes as planned, 2019 could be the year Army aviation zeroes in on a future long-range assault aircraft (FLRAA) that eventually will replace the Black Hawk and see service with both the Navy and Marine Corps as well. There is no specific timeline for choosing an aircraft design or…

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