RAH-66 Comanche

---

RAH-66 Comanche Specifications

Primary Function: Scout Helicopter Contractor: Boeing Helicopter Company and Sikorsky Aircraft Division (joint venture) Crew: Two Unit Cost: N/A Powerplant Two T800 1,440 SHP gas turbine engines 5-blade main rotor Fantail anti-torque Dimensions Length: 46.78 feet (rotor turning) Width: 39.04 feet (rotor turning) Height: 11.0 feet (overall) Weights Empty: 7,765 pounds Combat Mission: 10,600 pounds Performance Speed: 330 km/hr / 172 knots - Dash speed 310 km/hr / 161 knots - Cruise speed Ceiling: N/A Range: 262 nm Max Range (internal fuel) 1,260 nm self-deployment range Armament Air-to-air Stinger Hellfire 20mm three-barrel turreted gun Hydra-70 rockets

RAH-66 Comanche Achievements

• The Comanche is the first helicopter developed specifically for armed reconnaissance.

RAH-66 Comanche Background

The Comanche is a twin-turbine, two-seat (tandem) armed reconnaissance helicopter with projected missions of armed reconnaissance, light attack and air combat. Initial operating capability is set for the year 2006. It will replace obsolete AH-1 and OH-58 attack and observation helicopters. The RAH-66 incorporates stealth technology by housing all weapons inside weapons bays on the sides of the helicopter. The first RAH-66 took its first flight on January 4, 1996 at West Palm Beach in Florida.

RAH-66 Comanche Photos