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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2022, 19:40
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Drone Captain

The introduction of armed drones has forced the Army to continually redefine mission and crew requirements.

Armed drones helped kill the need for the Comanche, and commanding a squadron of...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2022, 14:25
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Waiting for an Engine

Currently both Sikorsky and Bell state the first flight of the FARA prototypes are being delayed waiting for the customers supplied engine.

Assuming both receive their engines this November, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2022, 18:13
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

BLloydK, Thank you for one of the most...

BLloydK,

Thank you for one of the most interesting and enlightening posts I have read on PPRUNE in a very long time. Looking forward to your future posts.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2022, 14:35
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Very interesting, thanks for the photo. Looking...

Very interesting, thanks for the photo. Looking at the gooseneck hinge on the door, and the ball-lock strut attached to the hinge in the door, it does not look like the weapons are actually attached...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2022, 18:36
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Weapons Bay Actuation

SansAnhedral,

Perhaps a weapons bay actuation configuration similar as shown in the attached US Patent is more realistic.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2022, 13:01
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Photo Op

Sikorsky appears to have learned a lesson from Bell after the Defiant fumbles in regards to sticking to promised schedule, and being more open with the press. From the photos it appears their FARA...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2019, 01:22
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

If you have ever worked in aircraft development...

If you have ever worked in aircraft development and certification you would know nothing is ever simple, rapid, or “clear cut”. Read and learn, all that post simplistic responses on both sides of...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2019, 19:17
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Nigel, I agree with you that Sultan seems in his...

Nigel, I agree with you that Sultan seems in his posts to have a never ending vendetta against Sikorsky. He seems to take pleasure from twisting the knife. But in your efforts to strike back by...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2019, 11:53
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Actually, based on my flight test experience, I...

Actually, based on my flight test experience, I trust the pilot.

However based on even more experience I have little faith in the media accurately reporting what was stated in an interview.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2019, 13:23
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

So Which Story is Correct?

Did the S-97 rotors mesh in the air as described in the NTSB report based on the analysis of the video? Or has Rotor & Wing misquoted the pilots description of events by writing that the rotors...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2019, 12:03
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

CLAW Rate Limits for Envelope Protection?

Reading the accident report I was surprised to discover that the blades contacted each other while still in flight from rapid roll reversals. I had expected to read they contacted each other when the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2018, 12:47
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Spline Drive was Right

Raider Ship 2 did fly before the Defiant. What I hadn’t accounted for was Sikorsky and Boeing lobbying to push FVL Capability Set 1 ahead of 3. How Sikorsky can claim however that the S-97...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Oct 2017, 11:37
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

I am predicting Defiant flying first, but only...

I am predicting Defiant flying first, but only for a limited hover envelope before being pushed back in the hanger to be finished being built and software completed.

Raider Ship 2 will then fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Sep 2017, 13:21
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Unless Sikorsky can steal experienced Flight...

Unless Sikorsky can steal experienced Flight Control System specialists from other aerospace companies, they will be hard pressed to man up the teams required to support all their FBW programs.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Sep 2017, 13:42
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Priorities and Engineering Bandwidth

While l wish the Raider team success in achieving their goals, I don't see Lockheed's priority stacking placing them anywhere near the top.

Whenever an accident like this occurs it raises the...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2017, 02:55
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

After all these years it is suprizing to me how...

After all these years it is suprizing to me how many people still don't understand "stealth".

Stealth technology is not limited to detection by radar. Stealth technology includes acoustic...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2017, 04:09
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

On what information do you base your conjecture...

On what information do you base your conjecture that the tiltrotor had a higher RCS in cruise?
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2017, 21:51
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Just looking at first flight and introduction...

Just looking at first flight and introduction into service dates can confuse one into thinking that the Cobra came after the Cheyenne. The truth however is found in the program request for proposals...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 23:03
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

You are making an incorrect historical omission. ...

You are making an incorrect historical omission. The Bell Cobra is the platform that fulfilled the Army's "legitimate requirement ". The Cheyenne was a technical marvel when designed, and would...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2017, 12:53
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

IFMU, I believe that falls under option ...

IFMU,

I believe that falls under option
"B Sikorsky and Boeing mismanaged the Defiant program, either by under funding it, wasting resources..."

So 2 for "B"
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2017, 02:20
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

So option "B", gets one vote from SAS!

So option "B", gets one vote from SAS!
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2017, 01:25
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

SASless, So what is your theory for why the...

SASless,

So what is your theory for why the SB>1 team is "delayed"?

Currently the choices are as follows;

A) Major technical issues with scaling up the X-2 technology (conspiracy theorieists...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2017, 21:21
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Let's stick to the facts

Let's try an stick to the facts.

Two companies/teams were selected by the DOD to build JMR demonstrator aircraft, Bell and the Sikorsky-Boeing team.

By customer requirement BOTH contract...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 19:26
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Follow the money

Spline,

Even just looking at the helicopter divisions, based on sales of Blackhawks, Apaches, and Chinooks Sikorsky and Boeing dwarf Bell. There is no financial reasons the Defiant should be...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2017, 14:56
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Theoretical?

Spline,

Theoretical? We are not talking "Alternate Truths". The financial capital and engineering bandwidth of the SB>1 team is a well documented fact. They are part of the two biggest military...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2017, 18:55
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Spline

Bell AND Boeing share all technology on the V-22.

The combined engineer manpower of Boeing Vertol and Sikorsky is more than three times that of Bell.

The combined yearly revenue of Boeing and...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2017, 18:03
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Hate to agree with Sultan, but....

Spline,

I hate to agree with Sultan, but trying to make JMR contract performance comparisons to any previous programs (especially commercial) are flawed. Every program has its own unique issues. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2017, 20:44
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

A schedule delay announcement starring contest?

Defiant is a year late to scheduled first flight? Sikorsky and Boeing must have known they were falling behind schedule for a long time before today's official announcement. Contracted first...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2016, 14:36
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

I have see the words. But are there any photos...

I have see the words. But are there any photos of Defiant hardware?


"Quietly making progress is not the same as on hold" I concur, I have been on programs where company priorities robbed me of...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2016, 13:41
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Sikorsky Priorities

Perhaps envelope expansion for the S-97 is currently pretty low on the list of Sikorsky priorities?


Engineering manpower is a choke point for all aerospace companies.


The CH-53K,...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2016, 08:35
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Riff-Raff, Thank you for posting the link...

Riff-Raff,

Thank you for posting the link on the dual spool engine technology. I believe the section on page two you are referencing is
" Because there are two rotating assemblies that can vary...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2016, 18:11
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Lone Wolf, since you flew for the USN, you may...

Lone Wolf, since you flew for the USN, you may already know the Navy is keeping their TH-57 single engine trainers and continuing to teach autorotation to ground techniques. Seems smart.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2016, 19:43
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

Thanks for thoughts, but still wanting Army Pilot answer

RR and LW,

Thank you for your responses, but really would like an Army pilot POV. Especially in light of the Army's dropping all single engine training helicopters and auto to ground training.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2016, 20:28
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

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...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2016, 19:04
Replies: 488
Views: 208,737
Posted By CTR

FVL Crystal Ball

Riff-Raff,

The LM Sikorsky & Boeing team are very well positioned both politically and with legacy products. But technically?there is not enough accumulated flight hours to really claim anything....
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