CH-49 Gyrodyne

This is an Autogyro (Aircraft using unpowered rotors to generate lift)

so there is no power at all for the two main rotors. It flies more like an airplane

CH-49 is a large gyrodyne/autogyro that can transport US Army troops and cargo. Since it is a gyrodyne, two main rotors are free rotating and have no power, but they create lift like a regular airplane wing.

Takeoff:

It flies more like an airplane; it needs a short runway to take off (VTOL up 75% and throttle to 100%, run and take off. The main rotor will act like a wing from a typical aircraft. Then reduce VTOL to 50% for level flight. You can use VTOL up and down to gain or reduce the altitude.

Landing

1) You can land like a regular airplane at a speed of 120-150 mph
2) OR, for a shorter landing;
Reduce the airspeed (throttle to 50% or less), nose up, VTOL 100%, and land like a helicopter.

• No weapons added
• 2 external drop tanks for extra fuel
• counter measure
• top speed 250 mph

Have fun!

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