Operational Application Research of U.S.High-speed Helicopters in Multi-domain Operation
Multi-domain operation is an operational concept designed by the U.S.Army to focus on high-intensity operations and against opponents of equal strength.The U.S.Army aimed to develop a land combat force capable of dealing with the"anti-access/area denial"capabilities of power rivals in the muti combat domains.This paper introduced the multi-domain operation concept of the U.S.Army,and analyzed the main characteristics and the relationship with the development of high-speed helicopters.From a top down perspective of equipment development driven by operational concepts,the system positioning,equipment capability characteristics and basic application of high-speed helicopters such as the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft(FARA)and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft(FLRAA)were discussed.By inferring the typical capability characteristics of high-speed helicopters,the reason for V-280 tiltrotor's winning in the FLRAA project was confirmed.The analysis and revealing can provide a reference for the development of our high-speed helicopters.