(1) activates chin turret. (7) enables hover mode. (8) enables standard flight mode. VTOL for rotor pitch. Trim for directional adjustment for hover mode. Pitch and roll to control chin turret.
The Bandit AH-2S Sierra Spartan is a Paternian attack helicopter based off the UH-2P Papa Trojan. It follows the upgrades done to the Papa Trojan, including the installment of the engines from the H-65 series in addition to a general overhaul to the nose of the aircraft.
The 20mm M61 cannon/FLIR nose turrets have been upgraded to a superior standard, chaff/flare countermeasures have been implimented, and the revised stub wings that can carry Sidewinder missiles on the wingtips to defend against other aircraft. While the airframe has its roots in the 1960's, it remained a credible threat with upgrades to ground troops all the way into the 22nd century. .
This particular aircraft is in service with the Imperial Pacific Army, armed with 8 Hellfire missiles, two 7-tube CRV7 rocket pods, and two AIM-9Y Sidewinder air-air missiles.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Bandit AH-2K Spartan
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 49.3ft (15.0m)
- Length 67.1ft (20.5m)
- Height 19.0ft (5.8m)
- Empty Weight 13,437lbs (6,095kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,541lbs (7,956kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.416
- Wing Loading 111.4lbs/ft2 (544.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 157.4ft2 (14.6m2)
- Drag Points 5840
Parts
- Number of Parts 181
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 761
@Pilotmario yes, on the standard Jeep the suspension died, but on the rifle carrier, it held out.
@PyrusEnderhunter The jeep was made to scale.
@PyrusEnderhunter I suggested the 105mm rifle carrier since that had substantially stiffened suspension so it could carry the 105mm recoilless rifle.
Ride quality is generally poor, and even worse without the rifle.
I saw you fitted it onto a standard jeep, and the suspension bottomed out.
@Pilotmario and to be honest, that thing (the Jeep) is TINY.
@Pilotmario I fitted it onto your Jeep and sent screenshots of it on the discord server. As seen, it didn’t cause the Jeep (105mm rifle variant) many problems.
@PyrusEnderhunter "very little space."
They're bigger than a jeep.
@Pilotmario as fitted for the Paternian doctrine. I get it, but I still recommend S.P.A.M pods though. They provide more power while still costing very little space.
@PyrusEnderhunter Not really. It's really a heavily armed, well-armored scout helicopter that can deliver pain when needed.
If it doesn't have enough firepower, then it can call upon other units such as fighter-bombers or artillery, to complement it. It can mark targets either for itself, or for other units to take advantage of.
@Pilotmario hmm. Noice XML. Sure, it’s effective. But it needs S P A M P O D S
You’ve got eight very precise anti-tank missiles that basically have no lock time and can theoretically engage targets 60 degrees behind the aircraft on either side, a pair of high-velocity rocket pods with quadruple the standard rate of fire, a pair of insta-lock Sidewinder missiles to dissuade enemy helicopters from engaging you, and a very effective 20mm Vulcan cannon that can fire within a 90 degree arc of the front with 15 degrees elevation and 60 degrees depression.
I think this aircraft has some fairly effective armament. @PyrusEnderhunter
@Pilotmario Hmmm. OR, said vehicle just wants to be more effective.
Anyone who needs more firepower is compensating for something small. @PyrusEnderhunter
Thanks! @Blue0Bull
Cool, but needs more firepower.