Sikorsky X2 family

[yasotay]

Sikorsky has truly gone “all in” with this technology. Trying to get the European market will require them to team with Airbus or Leonardo with appropriate workshare to have a realistic opportunity. Given the Italian AF Commanders recent comments I expect that negotiations have been ongoing with Leonardo if they are publicly talking of the effort. Likely prior to the FLRAA decision.

https://www.flightglobal.com/sikors...rss&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS&s=03
https://www.flightglobal.com/helico...future-rotorcraft-requirements/152214.article

 

[yasotay]

https://aviationweek.com/defense-sp...-leonardo-study-x2-italian-high-speed-mission

Since Leonardo already a tilt rotor competitor to the Bell V-280'esque FLRAA, it makes sense that they would want to explore other high-speed rotorcraft options to compete with Airbus for the non-tilt rotor mission sets.

 

[H_K]

Thanks @yasotay. I’m somewhat surprised as this will give Leonardo access to tons of confidential competitive info on the strengths and weaknesses of X2 technology. Which it can then use to sell more tilt rotors and defend/grow its market position.

Sounds a little desperate of Sikorsky honestly. Win win for Leonardo.

 

[Grey Havoc]

https://breakingdefense.com/2024/04...natos-next-generation-rotorcraft-competition/

 

[yasotay]

More dusty stuff from my (former) office.

 

[TomcatViP]

Pretty cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. @yasotay

 

[Ingraman]

From italian RID magazine visit at Sikorsky Experience 2025
Mock Up of X2 proposal for NGRC program and LUH (Korea)
Slightly smaller than DefiantX, 12 - 14 tons.
Mock Up config. 2 crew, 2 gunner, 8 troops.

 

[H_K]

Mock Up of X2 proposal for NGRC program and LUH (Korea)
Slightly smaller than DefiantX, 12 - 14 tons.
Mock Up config. 2 crew, 2 gunner, 8 troops.

That sure is a lot of helicopter for not much lift.