This took way too much effort...

TL;DR: Scout auto-gyro with some rockets.

Please at least read the Operation section!

The IR-1A ‘Harpy’ is a twin engine light scout auto-gyro and intermediate auto-gyro trainer. The basic layout allows for ease of use by pilots that may be inexperienced in the physics surrounding auto-gyros. It was developed to explore how combat capable auto-gyros are in modern combined warfare. The IR-1 combines the VSTOL capabilities of a helicopter and the speed and efficiency of a fixed wing aircraft into one. The IR-1 was designed to mainly use rocket pods from the very beginning and was subsequently built around them. Testing showed that rockets were the most effective weapon due to their low cost, damage, and accuracy.

Note however, the IR-1 is NOT a frontline fighter or a dedicated attacker. The IR-1 is designed to scout out enemy assets and “soften up” any surrounding threats for friendly attackers. The IR-1A model does include light armor and a parachute system to improve crew safety and survivability, though it does add considerable weight for an auto-gyro. The key advantage that the IR-1 has over traditional fixed wing attackers is the superb slow speed maneuverability, decent loitering time, and excellent takeoff and landing distances.

Max Speed: 575 kph (357.2 mph)
Never Exceed Speed: 720 kph (447.4 mph)
Service Ceiling: 5000 Meters (~16000 ft)
Maximum Range: 500 Km (310 Miles)
Max G Loading: IDK, like 6 g's if ya try real hard

The IR-1 is mainly focused on slow speed maneuverability and low altitude performance. Compared to a fixed wing aircraft it does have an admittedly slow top speed of about 575 kph. However, it does make up for that by having a cruise speed of about 430 kph at 50% throttle.

At altitudes above 3800 meters the rotor tends to overspeed doing hard maneuvers. To avoid destroying the rotor the pilot can either reduce altitude, increase the blade pitch with AG 1, or reduce trim. The absolute ceiling is about 7000 meters due to the fact that the rotor will overspeed at that height no matter what actions are taken. Going inverted in level flight for more than 15 seconds can also give an overspeed warning at any altitude and should be avoided.

Speed Graph

wow, very interesting graph ya got there...

Trim is key for operating the IR-1 correctly. The trim directly controls the pitch of rotor assembly and determines how much induced lift the blades produce. Conventional takeoffs are recommended to reduce the fuel usage, however short takeoffs are useful for usage on helipads and short runways.

When engaging ground targets, the aircraft’s speed should be within 100 to 220 kph to provide optimal maneuverability. In testing the yaw response was noted to be quite hampered when going over 260 kph.

Convoys Beware

Do I really need to tell ya how to land? No.

Action Groups

Ag1: Increase Blade Pitch
Ag2: Arm Parachute
Ag3: Master Arm
Ag4: HUD and Radar Illumination
Ag5: Arm Missile Jettison
Ag6: Rotor Spin-up (Wait until the rotor assembly starts shaking)
Ag7: Jettison Weapons/ Deploy Parachute
Ag8: Gyro Stabilization (May disable some electrical systems)

Equipment

Armament

2 SRM-375 Semi Active Missiles

A multirole missile with quite a bit of power, but a very small WEZ and short range. It really should be called the MRM-375. Works best on ground targets at +2.5 Km. "How do they even work?"

28 HE Rockets

.50cal Machine Guns with APT Belts

Pew and Boom
"Can't go wrong with these!"

Taking Off at Krakabloa

Evening Flight

Landed at Area 88

The interior of a flying IR-1A

Maps used:

Aeroclub 2 by mikoyanster
Area 88 by mikoyanster
Krazy_Wurld by FullFruntall