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|alsosee = [[Tyler's Titans]] | |alsosee = [[Tyler's Titans]] | ||
|architect= Ron Kline Design | |architect= Ron Kline Design | ||
| − | |arms = 2 LMG Door Guns | + | |arms = 2 LMG Door Guns, (2) Tac Missiles |
|caption = Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design. | |caption = Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design. | ||
|cargo = 0 | |cargo = 0 | ||
| − | + | |cost =1,183,952.1 | |
|crew = 2 | |crew = 2 | ||
|era = 1105 | |era = 1105 | ||
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|pass = 24 Commandos | |pass = 24 Commandos | ||
|QVP = TBD | |QVP = TBD | ||
| − | |ref = | + | |ref = [[Mercenary]] |
|size = 80 dton | |size = 80 dton | ||
|speed = 230 kph | |speed = 230 kph | ||
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|manufacturer= Various | |manufacturer= Various | ||
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| − | The [[Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter]] is a [[TL-10]] [[ | + | The [[Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter]] is a [[TL-10]] militarized [[Helicopter|Rotary Wing Aircraft]]. |
| − | * It is a [[military vehicle]] and a [[Helicopter| | + | * It is a [[military vehicle]], an [[Helicopter|Medium Helicopter]] [[aircraft]], and a [[Helicopter|Utility Helicopter]]. |
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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | ''Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter (TECH LEVEL 10):'' The helicopter has enhanced controls and avionics. It has a crew of 2 pilot, co-pilot in a complex armored cockpits. They can carry 24 commando passengers. | + | ''Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter (TECH LEVEL 10):'' The helicopter has enhanced controls and avionics. It has a crew of 2 pilot, co-pilot in a pair of complex armored cockpits. They can carry 24 commando passengers. |
:Vehicle volume: 420m<sup>3</sup> | :Vehicle volume: 420m<sup>3</sup> | ||
:Total mass: loaded: 7 tons and can carry 4.25 tons of payload. | :Total mass: loaded: 7 tons and can carry 4.25 tons of payload. | ||
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:Power: The engines consume 700 liters of fuel per hour, internal fuel capacity 1,400 liters, enough for 2 hours. One way range: 400km on internal fuel. | :Power: The engines consume 700 liters of fuel per hour, internal fuel capacity 1,400 liters, enough for 2 hours. One way range: 400km on internal fuel. | ||
:Weapons: | :Weapons: | ||
| − | ''Titan TAC Missile System'': There are a pair of 48.75kg capacity TAC missile launch rails on either side of the fuselage firing forward. The available missiles require no guidance packages for the launching vehicle. The missiles have a 3.5km range and 25cm HE 35/6/5 warheads with homing guidance. They cost Cr383.75 each. A pair of missiles are included in the purchase price. | + | :''Titan TAC Missile System'': There are a pair of 48.75kg capacity TAC missile launch rails on either side of the fuselage firing forward. The available missiles require no guidance packages for the launching vehicle. The missiles have a 3.5km range and 25cm HE 35/6/5 warheads with homing guidance. They cost Cr383.75 each. A pair of missiles are included in the purchase price. |
| − | There are also a pair of stabilized light machine guns in flexible door mounts. They can engage 2 targets each and have a +2 signature. There is storage for 1,508 rounds, enough for 9 fire phases for each. Their direct fire characteristics are: | + | :There are also a pair of stabilized light machine guns in flexible door mounts. They can engage 2 targets each and have a +2 signature. There is storage for 1,508 rounds, enough for 9 fire phases for each. Their direct fire characteristics are: |
:Effective Long Extreme | :Effective Long Extreme | ||
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{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 19 October 2023
| Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter | |
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 Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design. | |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Mass | 80 dton |
| Cost | 1,183,952.1 |
| Mode | Flight (Helicopter) |
| Type | Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Speed | 230 kph |
| Cargo | 0 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 24 Commandos |
| Armament | 2 LMG Door Guns, (2) Tac Missiles |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Also see | Tyler's Titans |
| Reference | Mercenary |
| Striker Design Sequence | |
The Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter is a TL-10 militarized Rotary Wing Aircraft.
- It is a military vehicle, an Medium Helicopter aircraft, and a Utility Helicopter.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Nighthawk class Medium Helicopter (TECH LEVEL 10): The helicopter has enhanced controls and avionics. It has a crew of 2 pilot, co-pilot in a pair of complex armored cockpits. They can carry 24 commando passengers.
- Vehicle volume: 420m3
- Total mass: loaded: 7 tons and can carry 4.25 tons of payload.
- Production Cost: Cr. 1,183,952.1
- Movement: Maximum 230kph/191cm, Cruise 200kph/166cm, NOE 60kph/50cm.
- Movement effect on fire: None
- Damage Points: 70.
- Agility: 5
- Equipment: 5,000 power radio, thermal/image enhancement, map box with GPS.
- Power: The engines consume 700 liters of fuel per hour, internal fuel capacity 1,400 liters, enough for 2 hours. One way range: 400km on internal fuel.
- Weapons:
- Titan TAC Missile System: There are a pair of 48.75kg capacity TAC missile launch rails on either side of the fuselage firing forward. The available missiles require no guidance packages for the launching vehicle. The missiles have a 3.5km range and 25cm HE 35/6/5 warheads with homing guidance. They cost Cr383.75 each. A pair of missiles are included in the purchase price.
- There are also a pair of stabilized light machine guns in flexible door mounts. They can engage 2 targets each and have a +2 signature. There is storage for 1,508 rounds, enough for 9 fire phases for each. Their direct fire characteristics are:
- Effective Long Extreme
- 35(3)+4 70(2)+3 100(2)+2
- Maintenance:
- Vehicle: 12
- Weapons: 6
- Electronics: 8
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Designed and manufactured at TL–10, these vehicles were commissioned and license built for Tyler's Titans. They serve as a troop transport to insert and exfiltrate the airborne commando platoon.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy