Sikorsky Scores $2.3 Billion Army Black Hawk Contract - FLYING Magazine
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Sikorsky's fast-flying Raider X attack and reconnaissance helicopter is already sporting its 20mm chin-mounted gun and Hellfire missiles.Read full articleThe Drive: Raider X High-Speed Helicopter Brandishes Weapons As It Takes Shape
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