An attack and observation helicopter employed by the Pilotmario Air Force and Marine Corps. Initial combat operations of the LH-1 Mule showed while it was very useful, it was incredibly vulnerable, and that fixed-wing aircraft such as the A-1 Pummeler could not adequately protect them. As a result, the Pilotmario Air Force wanted a dedicated attack helicopter. Dragot Aerospace was able to develop it first, using their experience with the Mule and incorporating many components. It featured a two-man crew; the pilot who flew the aircraft and a co-pilot, who operated the weapons and served as a second pair of eyes. The inline seating allowed the airframe to be narrower, presenting a smaller frontal target than the Mule. Due to these features, the Vindicator was accepted into service, and proved highly effective. However, the type's limitations were quickly evident. As it was based on a transport type, it was not much faster than the Mule, and therefore was unable to scout ahead as effectively. The Air Force has since replaced the Vindicator with the much faster AH-2 Devastator, but the Pilotmario Marine Corps still operate the type.