US Army selects Bell, Sikorsky for FARA-CP programme

摘要

The US Army on 25 March selected Bell and Sikorsky to move forward with its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft -Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP) programme. The two companies edged out AVX Aircraft-L3 Technologies, Boeing, and Karem Aircraft. Based on the outcome, prototyping, and test effort, the US Army will potentially select one performer and design in mid-2023 to move forward into a final integration and qualification effort for production and fielding in 2028. Contract terms were not immediately available as JDW closed for press. Flight tests are expected to begin in late 2022.