Here's What the U.S. Army Hopes Its New Scout Helicopter Can Do
Kris Osborn
Technology, Americas
It will be a real high-tech speedster.
The U.S. Army’s new Scout helicopter is intended to travel at speeds greater than 200 knots and launch fast hit-and-run offensive operations. It also will conduct forward reconnaissance and operate aerial drones from the cockpit, should the service’s current vision for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft come to fruition.
The Army recently awarded development deals to Sikorsky (Lockheed) and Bell for the platform... Читать дальше...