EPDF-13 Mindy class Medium Helicopter

From Traveller Wiki - Science-Fiction Adventure in the Far future
Jump to navigation Jump to search
EPDF-13 Mindy class Medium Helicopter
Tech Level TL–6
Mass 5.25tons
Cost Cr. 659,349.975
Mode Flight (Helicopter)
Type Passenger Vehicle
Speed 210kph
Cargo 2.6 tons
Crew 2 pilot, co-pilot
Passengers 12
Armament (2) MMG
(4) TAC Missiles

The EPDF-13 Mindy class Medium Helicopter is a militarized Rotary Wing Aircraft.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Designed and manufactured at TL–6, these medium helicopters are used transport a squad of airborne assault troops and conduct light attack missions. These units were intended to provide transport only but have been pressed into other roles. Their limited operation endurance necessitates EPDF-9 Milo class Tracked Fuel Tankers be deployed with them.

EPDF-13 Mindy class Medium Helicopter (TECH LEVEL 6)[edit]

The helicopter has enhanced controls and avionics. It has a crew of 2, a pilot and co-pilot in simple cockpits. It can carry 12 airborne troopers and is armed.
Vehicle volume: 220m3.
Total mass: loaded: 5.25 tons and can carry 2.6 tons of payload.
Production Cost: Cr. 659,349.975
Movement: Maximum 210kph/175cm, Cruise 160kph/133cm, NOE 50kph/41.6cm.
Movement effect on fire: move less than 1/2 -4 EFP; move more than 1/2 -4 FFP/No Fire EFP
Damage Points: 53.
Agility: 4
Equipment: 200 power radio, passive IR, active IR.
Power: The engines consume 180 liters of fuel per hour, internal fuel capacity 499.9 liters, enough for 2.7 hours. Range: 432km on internal fuel.
Weapons:

There are four Ariete TAC missile launch rails for 100kg, +1 to hit, 4km range, HEAP 53 warhead, wire guided missiles which cost Cr. 259 each and are included in the price.

There are two fixed forward medium machine guns mounted. They can each engage 8 targets and have a +2 signature. There is storage for 6,400 rounds, enough for 20 fire phases for each. Their direct fire characteristics are:

Effective Long Extreme
40(3)+4 75(2)+3 120(2)+1
Maintenance:
Vehicle: 12
Weapons: 12
Electronics: 3

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

These vehicles are license built at TL–6 for the Zouave Light Infantry Regiment on Erenim/Natar (Far Home 0412) B786775-6, along the Distant Fringe.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Helicopter:

  1. Type UH class Utility Helicopter
    1. EPDF-13 Mindy class Medium Helicopter

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
Retrieved from "http://wiki.travellerrpg.com/index.php?title=EPDF-13_Mindy_class_Medium_Helicopter&oldid=829504"