Company Prepares Proposal For U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider light tactical prototype helicopter is advancing rapidly through its flight test schedule, recently exceeding 200 knots at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Raider, developed by Sikorsky, is based on the company's proven X2 Technology, enabling speeds twice that of conventional helicopters.
Was Aboard A C-124 Globemaster That Went Down In 1952
The Air Force announced today the name of a service member who has been recovered from a C-124 Globemaster aircraft that was lost on Nov. 22, 1952. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eugene R. Costley has been recovered and will be returned to his family in Elmira, New York, for burial with full military honors.
Demonstration Led By The RAF Has Proven The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer's Ability To Operate In Soaring Temperatures
A pair of Hawk T2 aircraft from the RAF's IV Squadron undertook a series of planned exercises in temperatures reaching 111 Fahrenheit to showcase Hawk's capabilities in testing conditions.
Will Be Used For Development, Testing, Demonstrations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed the first flight of its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) (YBC02) aircraft on September 26. The flight of the company-owned aircraft was conducted at Laguna Army Airfield in Yuma Proving Grounds.
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