With coaxial rotors, a pusher prop, and near-jet speeds, the S-97 Raider looks nothing like a conventional helicopter - and ...

The images, reportedly captured in April, show a compound helicopter with coaxial main rotors and pusher propeller, which bears similarity to Sikorsky’s ...

Rotor brakes are typically used to stop the helicopter's rotor and prevent further rotation. This allows passengers to vacate a helicopter sooner without risk.

The S-97 fills a critical gap in modern warfare by providing rapid insertion of troops, conducting intelligence gathering, and performing direct fire support.