September 14, 2021
RAIDER X Could Be the Fastest Helicopter Ever
Launching drones at high speeds to track and enemies on the move, find pockets of hostile forces amid mountainous terrain, unload gunfire on enemy fighters and support advancing infantry are all missions the Army’s new Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) are expected to perform. Enter the RAIDER X.
by Kris Osborn
Launching drones at high speeds to track and enemies on the move, find pockets of hostile forces amid mountainous terrain, unload gunfire on enemy fighters and support advancing infantry are all missions the Army’s new Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) are expected to perform.
Army senior leaders have told the National Interest that the new platform will bring new dimensions to forward-scouting, advanced networking and drone attacks in coming years. In recent years, the Army awarded development deals to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Bell for the platform, which is intended to replace the now-retired Kiowa Warrior helicopter.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/raider-x-could-be-fastest-helicopter-ever-193714
