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Sikorsky RAIDER X FARA Armed Reconnaissance Prototype

Sikorsky RAIDER X is the larger FARA-linked evolution of the S-97 RAIDER X2 compound-rotor technology, developed as a fast, agile, survivable armed-reconnaissance prototype with an open digital backbone and future growth for contested operations. The program remains a development demonstrator rather than a certified production aircraft.

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Aliases
RAIDER XSikorsky RAIDER XFARA RAIDER XS-97 RAIDER X
Family Name
Sikorsky RAIDER X
Full Name
Sikorsky RAIDER X FARA Armed Reconnaissance Prototype
Roles
militaryreconnaissancetechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
RAIDER X

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
Sikorsky RAIDER X is the larger FARA-linked evolution of the S-97 RAIDER X2 compound-rotor technology, developed as a fast, agile, survivable armed-reconnaissance prototype with an open digital backbone and future growth for contested operations. The program remains a development demonstrator rather than a certified production aircraft.
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 09:44:22 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 09:44:22 UTC