Boeing-Sikorsky Comanche

General Data
First Flown:	1996	Length:	43 ft 4 in
Lift Capability:	2,612 lb	Height:	11 ft 1 in
Range:	1,260 nm	Rotor Span:	39 ft
Top Speed:	204 mph	Empty Weight:	7,749 lb
Service Ceiling:	unknown	Max Gross Weight:	at take off 10,112 lb
Engines:	2 LHTEC T800/LHT-801 turboshafts rated at 2,688 shp
Armament:	under development
Accommodations:	2 pilots	Cargo:	n/a
Operators:	US

Similar Aircraft:	none
Other Features:

Notes
Project Cancelled.
Interesting notes from Army pilots- the Comanche project may be in trouble- the original purpose for the helicopter (stealth recon) is no longer needed as this area has been filled by UAVs and satellites (as proven in the most recent conflicts), the Army is trying to find a new purpose for it, after being in development for over 15 years its place has been filled. Plus with a price tag of almost $30 million it isn't the cheapest vehicle for recon.
After sepending $6.9 billion and 21 years of effort the Comanche development program was cancelled in early 2004. Only two working prototypes were made.

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