Russian "all-weather" and "all-terrain" multi-role troop transport/gunship with VTOL capabilities. Armed with lethal Air-to-Ground armaments to provide Close Air Support, the Antonov An-117 can neutralize an area with ease and land support troops in any environment thanks to its durable ski-type landing gear made of pure Stalinium.
Designed to replace Mil Mi-35M 'Hind E' this craft can get payloads on target and troops on the ground in an incredibly swift time. In 2028, the Russian Ministry of Defense awarded Antonov a $52.8 million contract to develop a new jet-powered "all-terrain" troop-transport in response to America's AC-25B developed by ENA (Eagle-Nut Airworks).
The first prototype, designated the AnX-116, proved to be a necessary test-bed for Antonov. The prototype was not VTOL capable, had very poor visibility, and was very limited to areas of operation due to its conventional-style landing gear. Finaly in early, 2031, the Antonov An-177 'Spartan' was put into production and entered service later in the year.

CONTROLS:
AG1: VTOL Engine Control Toggle
AG2: Door Control Toggle
AG3: Gun Control Toggle
AG4: Gear Control Toggle
AG5: Arm Fixed Armaments
AG6: Jettison Anti-Air missiles
AG7: Jettison Anti-Ground Missiles
AG8: Gyro and RCS

TO TAKE OFF:

Activate group 4 and slide the 'VTOL Slider' all the way up to deploy landing skids. After gear fully deployed, deactivate group 4
Press 1 to activate engine control. Keep slider in the center, and add full throttle.
After lift-off, activate group 4 to raise the gear, and deactivate.
At 500 feet, raise slider up to the first notch.
Once 120 mph of speed is gained, move the slider all the way up and deactivate group 1 and 8.
Trim as needed.

TO OPEN DOORS:

Make sure Groups 1,3, 4, 5, and 8 are deactivated.
Activate group 2 and move slider all the way up.
Deactivate group 2.
Active group 3 and the guns will move down.