Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 DEFIANT helicopter the companies have developed for the U.S. Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator program.
The SB>1 DEFIANT is designed to fly at twice the speed and range of today's conventional helicopters and offers advanced agility and maneuverability. It will help inform the next generation of military helicopters as part of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program.
The helicopter is participating in the Army's Joint Multi-Role-Medium Technology Demonstrator program. Data from SB>1 DEFIANT will help the Army develop requirements for new utility helicopters expected to enter service in the early 2030s.
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company | Airframer |
Boeing Defense, Space & Security | Bombs, Avionics Management Systems, Wings, Fuselage Sections, Radar Reconnaissance Equipment, Flight Management Systems, Fly-by-Wire Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Airborne Communication Systems |
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Sikorsky S-97 Raider |
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