The Aviationist was among the outlets invited to attend a demonstration event of the X2 technology at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Here’s how it went. After the U.S. Army's FARA program was ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Lockheed-Sikorsky-Boeing engineers, builders and weapons developers of the DEFIANT X have found a way to massively decrease or even remove what’s called “Retreating Blade ...

The Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne was America’s first purpose built attack helicopter, designed to combine helicopter flexibility ...

X2 technology could let a helicopter "cruise comfortably" at 250 knots, much faster than current production models, the company says. But when will it actually fly? Jon Skillings is an editorial ...

Sikorsky sees a civilian future for its X2 technology. Credit: Sikorsky MESA, Arizona–Despite losing the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, a decision it is protesting, ...

The fundamental design principles behind rotary-wing aircraft date back to the Renaissance, with some of the earliest-known designs belonging to Leonardo da Vinci. Naturally, technology has ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Two very different designs for futuristic flying machines are ...

ATLANTA—Sikorsky is working with Leonardo Helicopters to evaluate its X2 coaxial rigid-rotor compound helicopter technology for application to an emerging Italian Army requirement for a high-speed ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- When it comes to Aviation, higher and faster is typically the name of the game, and one aircraft was trying to make its mark by flying faster than any rotor-wing aircraft at the ...

Helicopters stand among the many reasons why aviation is as important as it is today. These aircraft occupy various niches worldwide, ranging from extensive military applications, such as helicopters ...