The future aircraft named defiant x will
be the fastest, most maneuverable and
most survivable assault helicopter in
history. Combined with the team's unsurpassed
experience in mission systems, training
and sustainment it will revolutionize
the way the army meets threats in 2035
and beyond. Defiant X is a complete weapon system
that builds on the handling qualities
and transformational capabilities proven
by the team's technology demonstrator, SB greater than one defiant.
Providing unmatched range and
survivability Defiant X will change the
way the army fights enabling crews to
fly low and fast through complex terrain, land quickly deliver soldiers and
equipment to the objective area and get
out.
Defy index flies twice as far and fast
as the Venerable black hawk helicopter
it is designed to replace. Currently undergoing testing in a
digital combat environment, the aircraft
continues to prove itself the most
survivable platform for mission
requirements.
Andy Adams Sikorsky vice president of
future vertical lift explained, we are
ready to deliver unparalleled
capabilities backed by proven
technologies that will truly transform
the army's mission today with room to
grow and adapt to the missions of
tomorrow. Defiant X not only includes the
transformational aircraft a maneuverable, survivable, lethal weapon system it also
leverages Sikorsky's and boeing's
advanced manufacturing capabilities.
With its rigid coaxial rotor system and
pusher propeller Defiant X incorporates Sikorsky X2 technology to operate at
high speeds while maintaining low speed
handling qualities. This critical capability provides
soldiers with increased maneuverability
and survivability in high threat air
defense environments. Allowing them to
penetrate enemy defenses while reducing
exposure to enemy fire. Compared with sb greater than one
defiant. The Defiant X airframe has
enhancements to improve aerodynamics and
reduce the thermal signature.
Steve Parker vice president and general
manager of boeing vertical lift added Defiant X is purpose built for a
modernized army that requires expanded
reach, survivability and lethality. This weapon system will give soldiers
unequal technological advantage and
connectivity over adversaries in a
multi-domain battle space. Defiant X will revolutionize the army's
air assault capability with limited
changes in tactics, techniques, procedures, training and infrastructure while
maintaining the black hawk helicopter
footprint and tight formation capability
flown today.
The army is expected to release a
request for proposal on FLRA later this
year with a contract award expected in
2022. Together Sikorsky and boeing have built
90 of the us army's current military
rotor craft and have totaled more than
15 million flight hours. The iconic A60 Black Hawk has proven
itself to be the premier assault
platform in the world and defiant x will
bring the next level of capability that
the FLRAA requires.
