Looks like they are incorporating some low observable technology into the air frame. Angular deflection, and also something brought back into service from the RAH-66 Comanche.... And that is the exhaust dispersion system along the tail, mixing hot and cold air to minimize it's thermal signature.
Comanche was simply ahead of it's time. One of the ultimate blue balls in military history. That thing was everywhere, movies, cartoons, television, toys and then they pulled the plug.
I would be more interested on the cheyenne fixed rotor design, just one set of blades and a counter balancing gyro. The thing is more stable than a drone but the specs are insane.
I really like Bell's offering but the RaiderX definitely takes the cake! As far as speed, I've watched the interviews of all three companies and it is clear they are not revealing the full capabilities of the currently developed systems. In other words, all craft are capable of greater speeds than indicated.
Has the FARA entry flown? Interested to see its handling abilities, top speed and other maneuvering abilities such as sling load and asset deliverability.
i know that the precursor to the Raider x, the S-97 Raider has but both the finalists for the FARA are waiting on the Engines that they will be using, they should have them by at least early 2023 (but they are said to arrive by the end of 2022, so they should be getting the engines any day now or they have got them already)
Anyone but me remember the Comanche scout attack helicopter we paid billions of dollars to develop and then cancelled just as it was to enter production?
Lollll I could name many projects that cost the US billions that never ended up in military service. I will give lockheed kudos for the F35 IOC as the F22 only achieved IOC in around the 2010 mark give or take a few years. Still waiting on my three barrel 25mm gatling gun. 😈😈😈😈😈
Remember that stealth helicopter they used to go get Osama Bin Laden? Just because you don't see the aircraft enter production doesn't mean everything was wasted. Short of a conflict with a peer or near-peer power a stealth helicopter isn't as useful as it could be but that doesn't mean the technology they developed just gets thrown away.
@@mhamma6560 I never said it was the Russian's idea, only that they've used the technology since the 60's. Rigid coaxial rotor systems do present a different set of problems, but the basic technology is the same.
Just wait for the attack variant, probably gonna have 6 pylons and a 30 mm gun I still think they should use both, bell replaces the blackhawk and this one does most of the others
Looks like they are incorporating some low observable technology into the air frame. Angular deflection, and also something brought back into service from the RAH-66 Comanche.... And that is the exhaust dispersion system along the tail, mixing hot and cold air to minimize it's thermal signature.
See, and people say it was a waste of money and time but the technology is being used in newer vehicles
Comanche was simply ahead of it's time. One of the ultimate blue balls in military history. That thing was everywhere, movies, cartoons, television, toys and then they pulled the plug.
Great explanations and demo. Looks to be an awesome flying machine.
I wish my sales demoes were this good...imagine this tech on civilian rotorcroft, it looks so easy fly....
A lot more different than a Robinson...
If Raider wins FVL just give it a decade or so and it's possible you could start seeing some civilian variants.
I would be more interested on the cheyenne fixed rotor design, just one set of blades and a counter balancing gyro. The thing is more stable than a drone but the specs are insane.
@@user-pq4by2rq9y Will check it out...
Grandson of the Lockheed AH-56A Cheyenne. Too bad that program was cancelled. Hopefully, this one will not.
Well asked, Sir. Well answered, Sirs.
What A giant leap in Heli-History !
I really like Bell's offering but the RaiderX definitely takes the cake! As far as speed, I've watched the interviews of all three companies and it is clear they are not revealing the full capabilities of the currently developed systems. In other words, all craft are capable of greater speeds than indicated.
But probably isn't recommended
Amazing
It's a winner.
I really want to fly this awesome machine
Lots of testing and tweaking they have finally got it sorted.
Ok , so install minimal extending wings for very high speed lift like stabs on a Cruise Ship , problem solved ?
Bill Fell looking like Agent Smith from Matrix or Phil Coulsen from S.H.I.E.LD.
Has the FARA entry flown? Interested to see its handling abilities, top speed and other maneuvering abilities such as sling load and asset deliverability.
i know that the precursor to the Raider x, the S-97 Raider has but both the finalists for the FARA are waiting on the Engines that they will be using, they should have them by at least early 2023 (but they are said to arrive by the end of 2022, so they should be getting the engines any day now or they have got them already)
Why don't they use a jet engine instead of a push propeller? Just curious?
Very good
"russian nesting dolls" (cough) kamov (cough) hah hah
great
I hope the Army and Marine Corps get these pusher choppers (gyrocopters) VERY soon, like in 5 years.
Anyone but me remember the Comanche scout attack helicopter we paid billions of dollars to develop and then cancelled just as it was to enter production?
Same thing happened with the Cayenne
Lollll
I could name many projects that cost the US billions that never ended up in military service.
I will give lockheed kudos for the F35 IOC as the F22 only achieved IOC in around the 2010 mark give or take a few years.
Still waiting on my three barrel 25mm gatling gun.
😈😈😈😈😈
Remember that stealth helicopter they used to go get Osama Bin Laden? Just because you don't see the aircraft enter production doesn't mean everything was wasted. Short of a conflict with a peer or near-peer power a stealth helicopter isn't as useful as it could be but that doesn't mean the technology they developed just gets thrown away.
@@Orphican holy crap I forgot about that. that stuff is top secret we have to this day no specs for it.
that is because the Iraq war was eating all the money. the replacement for the m109 was also cancelled during this time.
And they thought the Apache was a killing machine...
Sb1 Defiant
This all vastly inferior to the outstanding Lockheed CL-475 rigid rotor hub arrangement, not even close. 🙁
Bell is gonna win
nope
I still think they should use both
Nice. But the Russians new bird will reach 260 + Knots. So please make the upgrade in engine power.
The Russian's have used coaxial rotor technology since the 60's
Gonna be a shame when we make a better version.
@@Orphican Always room for some design improvements, but the basic technology is still the same.
Rigid coaxial is MUCH different....and of course, the idea isn't russian.
@@mhamma6560 I never said it was the Russian's idea, only that they've used the technology since the 60's. Rigid coaxial rotor systems do present a different set of problems, but the basic technology is the same.
The KA-52 does look pretty sweet
I want to see one like in the movie Avatar .....
Be the change you want to see
Its very ugly design Bell Invectus is looks more formidable rather than this Torpedo like helicopter
Just wait for the attack variant, probably gonna have 6 pylons and a 30 mm gun
I still think they should use both, bell replaces the blackhawk and this one does most of the others
This is a beautiful aircraft. I would love to own a civilian version.
@@midgetman4206 they have the utility version of the raider x called the Defiant, it is much better than the invictus from bell...