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RAH-66 Comanche (First Flight)
Boeing-Sikorsky · USA
In January 1996, the Comanche took flight, proving that its faceted "stealth" fuselage was aerodynamically viable. It featured a Bearingless Main Rotor (BMR) made of composites, which reduced noise and vibration while increasing responsiveness to pilot inputs.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 324 km/h |
| Range | 2,220 km |
| Ceiling | 4,570 m |
| Engines | 2x LHTEC T800-LHT-801 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm XM301 Gatling gun; Internal bays for Hellfire/Stinger.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
Yak-130 (First Flight) →
Helicopter
RAH-66 Comanche (First Flight)
Boeing-Sikorsky · USA
In January 1996, the Comanche took flight, proving that its faceted "stealth" fuselage was aerodynamically viable. It featured a Bearingless Main Rotor (BMR) made of composites, which reduced noise and vibration while increasing responsiveness to pilot inputs.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 324 km/h |
| Range | 2,220 km |
| Ceiling | 4,570 m |
| Engines | 2x LHTEC T800-LHT-801 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm XM301 Gatling gun; Internal bays for Hellfire/Stinger.