Sikorsky X2
Derived from S-69 XH-59
2008
Benefiting from the XH-59 (Advancing Blade Concept) and X-49A experiences, the high-speed helicopter technology demonstrator made its first flight at the Schweizer Aircraft facility on August 27, 2008. It is a single-engined fly-by-wire aircraft that features coaxial rotors and a pusher propeller. Was retired on July 2011 after accumulating 22 hours over 23 test flights. Development continued with the S-97 Raider a high-speed scout and attack helicopter proposal for the US Army
Specifications
| Engine | 1 x Rolls-Royce T800-LHT-801 1800 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 |
| Weight (kgs) | Max: 2400 |
| Speed (km/h) | Max: 460 |
| Range (km) | 56 |
Derivatives & Versions
| → S-97 Raider | 2015 | Two rigid coaxial rotor prototypes designed to demonstrate a game-changing combination of maneuverability, hover ability, range, speed, endurance and survivability. |
Airframes (1)
| C/N | Model | Built | Reg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | x2 | 2008 |  N41AX N525SA N525SA |