What is the S-97 mission?
I ask this question seriously, without any bias. Can any experienced Army pilots explain what old, new or future role the S-97 would fill?
The OH-58 was old and under powered. But it was cheap and reliable.
The Army also is dumping all their TH-67 trainers. Stating all future platforms will be 2+ engines. The S-97 is single engine in a platform that will cost an order of magnitude more than an OH-58.
Will appreciate an explanation that makes sense.