S-97 Raider
High-speed scout and attack compound helicopter
Customer: Sikorsky Aircraft
Industry: Aerospace & Defence
Services: Engineering, manufacturing, etc.
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider is a high-speed scout and attack compound helicopter based on the Advancing Blade Concept (ABC) with a coaxial rotor system. Sikorsky planned to offer it for the United States Army’s Armed Aerial Scout program and other possible uses. The S-97 made its maiden flight on 22 May 2015.