Forget the Air Force’s F-22 or F-35: The U.S. Army Almost Built a Fleet of Stealth Helicopters

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RAH-66

Synopsis: The RAH-66 Comanche cancellation initially looked like a brutal setback for Army aviation—an expensive next-generation stealth helicopter project abruptly ended. -But in hindsight, it became a strategic reset. Money and technology tied to the Comanche effort were redirected into upgrades and future-ready capabilities, including improvements to the Apache fleet, new sensors, and early manned-unmanned […]

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Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Discussion of a proposed fleet of stealth helicopters
Location
United States
Unit
U.S. Army
Time
Not specified
Equipment
stealth helicopters
Summary

The report discusses the U.S. Army's consideration of developing a fleet of stealth helicopters, contrasting it with the Air Force's F-22 and F-35 programs.

Key Facts
  • The U.S. Army considered building a fleet of stealth helicopters.
  • The report contrasts this proposal with the Air Force's F-22 and F-35.
  • The information is based on secondary sources.