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Revision as of 13:58, 11 March 2010
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| Cavalry Attack Helicopter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Michaelson Heavy Industries |
| Mission | Anti-vehicle hunter/killer |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Armor | Star Slab/3 |
| Engine | Michaelson 110 Internal Combustion |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 632 |
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Description
Introduced in 3054, the Cavalry Attack Helicopter was one of a number of VTOLs developed to fight the Clans by Michaelson Heavy Industries. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth prior to and during the FedCom Civil War. The Cavalry has since seen service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the Chaos March.
While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile other VTOLs designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech ER PPC on the nose and keep flying.
Armament
The aircraft main armaments consists of an array of short-range missiles launchers. Principally, a Six-Tube launcher mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it. Six-Tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition to draw from, while smaller two-tubes have been 50 missiles drawn from the ammo bay.
Variants
- Cavalry (SRM Variant) - This variant increase SRM-2 Launchers count to four launchers. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced considerably. BV (2.0)=???
- Cavalry (Infantry Variant) - In this variant, 110 Rated ICE engine is replaced with Fusion Engine. This allows for 4 ton Infantry Bay, three forward mounted Medium Lasers, and three Machine Guns with half ton of ammunition for it.[1]
Notes
A Third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, but however it written as a re-design of the aircraft's to allow for a two man piloting/gunner crew. However no record sheet has been provided for this variant as of this writing.
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Updates page 80 - Cavalry (Infantry Variant) - The details of variant revealed.