Counter-rotating coaxial rotor attack helicopter with pusher propeller. Includes variants Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT (demonstrator), DEFIANT X (Future Long Range Air Assault program, FLRAA contender) and RAIDER X (contender for U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program). Derived from X2 technology demonstrator.
Lift type | Rotary wing | Search for other aircraft programs with these properties on the Aircraft Programs directory page. |
Construction type | Factory-built | |
Control type | Piloted | |
Engine type | Turboshaft | |
Application | Attack, Experimental, Surveillance |
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company | News | |
Boeing Defense, Space & Security | News | SB>1 DEFIANT: joint development with Sikorsky |
Other aircraft programs: Sikorsky CH-53 King Stallion, Sikorsky S-76, Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk, Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk, Sikorsky S-70B SeaHawk
Management | Personnel & Training (1) |
Materials | Composites (2) Non-metal Materials (1) |
Components | Active Electronic Components (1) Actuation (1) Lighting (2) Non-Mechanical Components (1) Structural Components (1) Windows & Glass (1) |
Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (3) Environmental Systems (1) Fluid Power (1) Safety & Security Systems (1) |
Avionics | Flight and Data Management (1) Indicators and Instruments (2) |
Power Systems | Engine Components (1) Engines (3) Fuel Systems (2) Power Transmission (2) Rotors & Propellers (2) |
Production | Tooling (1) |