On May 22, 2015, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced the successful first flight of the S-97 RAIDER™
helicopter. Based on the X2 Technology™ demonstrator coaxial rotor design, the RAIDER™ helicopter is capable of being developed into a unique multi-mission configuration that is able to carry six troops and
external weapons. The coaxial counter-rotating main rotors and pusher propeller are expected to provide
cruise speeds up to 240 knots (276 mph). Click here for more information on this historic flight.

Press release and picture: Sikorsky