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Sikorsky Unveils First Protoype of S-97 Raider, Heads To Test Flight Phase

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014

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Sikorsky [UTX] Oct. 2 unveiled the first of two S-97 RAIDER™ helicopter prototypes, signaling the start of activities in the program’s test flight phase and a major step toward demonstrating the new–and first–armed reconnaissance rotorcraft featuring X2™ Technology designed for military missions. “Today, Sikorsky unveiled the next generation of military rotorcraft, with capabilities and performance never seen before in our industry,” said Sikorsky President Mick Maurer at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla., facilities. “Just four years ago, we announced…

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