Future Attack Reconnaissance Helicopters

Future Attack Reconnaissance Helicopters

United States Army | Special-Mission

The United States Army established the FARA competition to fulfill the attack role within the Future Vertical Lift - FVL - initiative.

Set to be powered by the General Electric T901 turboshaft engine and reach speeds no less than 180 knots, FARA submissions include proposals from industry powerhouses Bell and Sikorsky. Prototype contracts are set to be awarded in 2020 with a direct fly-off between two competing designs held in 2023. First deliveries are hoped for 2028.

There are a total of [ 7 ] Future Attack Reconnaissance Helicopters entries in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.

1

Picture of the AVX Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA)

2028

AVX Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA)

Light Attack / Observation / Scout Helicopter Proposal

2

Picture of the Bell Model 360 (Invictus)

2027

Bell Model 360 (Invictus)

Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Helicopter

3

Picture of the Bell Model 525 Relentless

2022

Bell Model 525 Relentless

Medium-Lift Passenger Helicopter

4

2020

Bell V-280 Valor

3rd Generation Tiltrotor Technology Demonstrator

5

Picture of the Boeing FARA (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft)

2028

Boeing FARA (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft)

Compound Helicopter Proposal

6

2028

Sikorsky Raider-X

Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Helicopter

7

2022

Sikorsky S-97 Raider

Light-class Attack / Multirole Helicopter Prototype

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