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Futuristic Defiant X in Running to Become Army s Future Long-Range Assault Helicopter
Sikorsky and Boeing released details of the DEFIANT X helicopter designed for the U.S. Army. (Courtesy Sikorsky and Boeing)
25 Jan 2021
Sikorsky and Boeing Co. have unveiled the futuristic helicopter they re proposing to be the U.S. Army s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
In a series of mockup photos and videos, Sikorsky and Boeing officials on Monday revealed Defiant X: a compound coaxial helicopter, like its predecessor the SB>1 Defiant, but with significant upgrades for troops headed into combat zones. We ve made some . enhancements to the design to help reduce thermal signature and improve aerodynamic handling, Heather McBryan, director of sales and marketing for Boeing s Vertical Lift program, told reporters last week ahead of the announcement.