US Army officially laumches Future Attack Recon Aircraft Prototype Competition

[chopper2004]

Its official now, that the US Army is launching prototype competition for the FARA...thus they have laid out a four phase plan with the ultimate target of having a flying prototype by 2022.

https://www.rotorandwing.com/2018/10/03/us-army-launches-prototype-competition-future-attack-recon-aircraft/

In also other news - the S-97 Raider has achieved 200 kts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elh0IM7Zp2U


cheers

[NutLoose]

Reminds me of the Cheyenne

[NutLoose]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSdBFlLdMcQ

With the AMCS, the Cheyenne reached a speed of 215 kn (247 mph, 398 km/h) in level flight and in a dive achieved 245 kn (282 mph, 454 km/h); it also demonstrated improved maneuverability at high speeds.
The Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne attack helicopter was created in response to the US Army's need for a fast, armoured and heavily armed helicopter to supplement the escort/attack role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7xswpo5yY