"US Army Should Rethink its Vertical Lift Modernization Program"
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/07/1"Aviation leaders are questioning the feasibility of
FARA’s current design, with its single-engine and small rotor size. Moreover, the helicopter’s heavy structure restricts the addition of necessary weapon or sensor systems, which can further contribute to its limitations." Comment: Raider X is heavy and underpowered, can't support additions.
"Because of these issues, there are discussions about enhancing FARA’s lift capacity by increasing the rotor diameter and incorporating a supplemental power unit. But changing the requirements and exploring a dual-engine option suddenly makes FARA look like the highly capable and proven Apache attack helicopter."
Raider X is an underpowered overweight loser. This is just an attempt by the Army to fund an all new demonstrator to replace Raider X. It would be even bigger and heavier. Just pull the plug on Sikorsky already, stop wasting taxpayer money.