Taking Sikorsky’s Scout Simulator For A Spin (Literally)

Taking Sikorsky’s Scout Simulator For A Spin (Literally)
Taking Sikorsky’s Scout Simulator For A Spin (Literally)

“It’s much more like a fighter aircraft than a helicopter,” Sikorsky’s test pilot tells me in the video as he maneuvers gleefully.
“Whoa, warn me next time!” I say after a particularly nifty/nauseating roll.

SB>1 Defiant Will Be Worth The Wait: Sikorsky & Boeing

SB>1 Defiant Will Be Worth The Wait: Sikorsky & Boeing
SB>1 Defiant Will Be Worth The Wait: Sikorsky & Boeing

Sikorsky and Boeing are saying that their aircraft is taking longer than Bell’s because their design is more inventive — harder, riskier, and more time-consuming, yes, but ultimately better. In particular, while the SB>1 looks like it’ll be a little slower than the V-280, going by the companies’ projections for top speed, Sikorsky and Boeing say their machine will be much more maneuverable.

Army Wants New Aerial Scouts For Major War (Hello, Russia!)

Army Wants New Aerial Scouts For Major War (Hello, Russia!)
Army Wants New Aerial Scouts For Major War (Hello, Russia!)

These special squadrons would probably be the first units to get the revolutionary Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) the service wants flying by the mid-2020s to replace conventional helicopters.

Congress Divided On $75M For Army Scout Aircraft: Fly The Deadly Skies

Congress Divided On $75M For Army Scout Aircraft: Fly The Deadly Skies
Congress Divided On $75M For Army Scout Aircraft: Fly The Deadly Skies

WASHINGTON: Senate appropriators want to give the Army $75.4 million to kick-start its new scout aircraft, but key authorizers told us they are skeptical. (House appropriators are so far silent). The crucial questions: Can a manned, low-altitude, lightweight aircraft survive against the Russian threat? And can the Army afford the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA)…