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Sikorsky Powers On S-97 Raider Prototype For The First Time

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Friday, June 20th, 2014

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Sikorsky Powers On S-97 Raider Prototype For The First Time

S-97 Raider Prototype Photo: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Sikorsky Aircraft [UTX] said it turned on electrical power for the first time to the S-97 Raider™ prototype helicopter, signaling successful installation of the avionics system and a major step toward completing the assembly of the new--and first--light tactical rotorcraft featuring X2 Technology™. The key milestone on the first of two aircraft planned to be built in the Raider program took place May 28, at Sikorsky's Development Flight Center, West Palm Beach, Fla., where the aircraft is being assembled. The…

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