Originally Posted by
noneofyourbusiness
After all these years, Sikorsky could have self funded a demonstrator that proved X2 technology works. That they haven't, is evidence that X2 technology has flaws that can't be overcome. This isn't a case of, well Bell won a contract, therefore Sikorsky has to be given one. If the Army selects an unproven design that ultimately fails, Congress will **** on the Army.
Your 1st sentence actually has two propositions:
The first: "...Sikorsky could have self funded a demonstrator...". Actually, they did two--the X2 demonstrator and the S-97.
The second: "... that proved X2 technology works".
Ah, there's the rub, and they lead to your last two sentences which have the definite ring of truth.