In the 1980s, as the Soviet Union's nuclear capabilities continued to pose a significant threat to the world, the United States Army launched an effort to develop a helicopter that could take the place of several other aircraft worn down by the strain of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Enter the RAH-66 Comanche: a twin-engine, two-pilot stealth armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter with state-of-the-art avionics and an impressive weaponry system.

Despite never getting off the ground, elements of the program still live on, and another Boeing-Sikorsky joint effort is in the works.

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Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between.

As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.

All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.

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