Sikorsky Raider X - FARA contender

[helispotter]

Originally Posted by CTR

...Regarding the delays in 525 certification, there are many reasons. However FBW is not a primarily factor.

Having just read the very sad but interesting Rotor & Wing article on the loss of the 525 under test, I see this would be at least one other reason for the program delay: " Following its July 2016 crash, Bell’s 525 flight test program resumed July 2017". That is a year lost for flight testing.