A low-observable U.S. Army armed-reconnaissance helicopter prototype developed for the combined scout and attack mission.
Primary roleArmed Reconnaissance
First flight1996
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company / Sikorsky Aircraft
Documented variants2
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeRotorcraft
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAH-66 Prototype 1 | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | United States Army |
| RAH-66 Prototype 2 | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | United States Army |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
RAH-66 Prototype 1
RAH-66 Prototype 1 — C018 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 2 × LHTEC T800-series turboshafts
Armament: Planned armament combined a nose cannon with internally carried air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles, plus optional external stores.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- COMANCHE (RAH-66) — FY2001 DOT&E Annual Report — U.S. Department of Defense · Tier 1