The Next Big Thing In Army Aviation?

[longknife]

Helicopters have been very versatile, serving as anything from transports to gunships. But they haven’t been all that fast. According to AirForce-Technology.com, the fastest helicopter in military service is the CH-47F Chinook, which has a top speed of 195 mph.

That could change if the Sikorsky S-97 enters service with the U.S. Army. With a top speed of at least 253 mph, it blows the competition away — even if it isn’t quite as fast as Airwolf.

More @ http://www.wearethemighty.com/gear-tech/this-helicopter-will-fly-as-fast-as-a-jet

 

[Bleipriester]

Interesting design.

 

[JoeMoma]

Helicopters have been very versatile, serving as anything from transports to gunships. But they haven’t been all that fast. According to AirForce-Technology.com, the fastest helicopter in military service is the CH-47F Chinook, which has a top speed of 195 mph.

That could change if the Sikorsky S-97 enters service with the U.S. Army. With a top speed of at least 253 mph, it blows the competition away — even if it isn’t quite as fast as Airwolf.

More @ http://www.wearethemighty.com/gear-tech/this-helicopter-will-fly-as-fast-as-a-jet

So the helicopter Airwolf isn't real?

Years ago I liked watching Airwolf.........The solution at the end of the show usually involved something being blown up by a helicopter.

 

[Daryl Hunt]

They are pushing to get the replacement of the UH birds with the V-280.