Lockheed Cheyenne vs Bell Cobra déjà vu
Am I the only one getting a feeling of déjà vu?
Lockheed is proposing extremely complex and expensive helicopter with high speed capability.
Bell is offering a low-cost alternative that may not be as fast, but is much lower technical risk.
Will history repeat itself?
Does anyone believe that Sikorsky can truly produce a FARA using X-2 technology cheaper than Bell a conventional helicopter with wings?
If both competitors meet minimum performance requirements, how much will the US Army be willing to pay for the X-2 speed?