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CSAR-X: here are the USAF's requirements

Washington, USA - However, the armed force could ask for something more to the future Combat-SAR helicopter

USAF made requirements for the future Combat-SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopter clearer. The armed force thinks that the CSAR-X programme aircraft (some 141 airframes are scheduled to be ordered for a total value of about USD 10bn) must be able to fly at at least 135 miles per hour, with a 275 miles radius staying on the battlefield for five minutes. It must be also capable of carrying at least four...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 132684
Rome, Italy, 12/09/2005 13:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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