Futuristic 'Defiant X' in Running to Become Army's Future Long-Range Assault Helicopter
25 Jan 2021
Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk
Sikorsky and Boeing Co. have unveiled the futuristic helicopter they're proposing to be the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
In a series of mockup photos and videos, Sikorsky and Boeing officials on Monday revealed Defiant X: a compound coaxial helicopter, like its predecessor the SB>1 Defiant, but with significant upgrades for troops headed into combat zones.
"We've made some ... enhancements to the design to help reduce thermal signature and improve aerodynamic handling," Heather McBryan, director of sales and marketing for Boeing's Vertical Lift program, told reporters last week ahead of the announcement.
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