Helicopters go where other vehicles fear to tread. They are the first choice for fast-response attack & rescue missions. Sleek and agile, helicopters have the ability to carry an almost-unbelievable amount of armor and weaponry. Fighting helicopters is not recommended (unless you have a substantial amount of anti-aircraft weaponry).
RAPTOR
The Raptor is a fast, agile attack helicopter designed for the civilian
market. Its heavy armor makes it tough to kill. The weapons system and
variable ordnance payload allow for a great deal of tactical flexibility.
Raptor: Streamlined standard helicopter, super helicopter power
plant w/ upgrades, pilot, pulse laser w/ laser battery, IrTl & Lgl
in 3-space turret U, 2 2-space weapon wings w/ 10 points FPRP armor &
1 VMG w/ rotary magazine in each (ammo is 1/2 HD & 1/2 explosive),
2 2-space rocket EWPs (1 under each weapon wing), Hi-res computer, radar,
IR sighting system, LD radio, safety/ejection seat, retractable landing
gear, improved tail assembly, bomb bay, 1 pair maneuver foils w/ ejection
system, 10 pts FP armor on maneuver foils, 10 pts FP armor on main rotor,
10 pts FP armor on stabilizing rotor, Composite Armor: F20/25, B12/15,
R15/20, L15/20, T10/12, U15/20. Acceleration: 5, HC: 2 (3 at 60 mph+),
Top Speed: 170 mph, 16,913 lbs, $178,098.
Ordnance Capacity: 2 spaces in bomb bay, 2 spaces under each
weapon wing, 1,000 lbs total weight.
WAR SPRITE
The War Sprite is designed for armed reconaissance missions, along
with a secondary role as a ground-attack aircraft. This particular model
is configured for SEAD operations.
War Sprite: Streamlined small helicopter, small helicopter power plant w/ upgrades, pilot, turreted VMG w/ rotary magazine U (10 shots HD/10 shots explosive), 2 1-space rocket EWPs (1 R, 1 L) w/ 1 HARM super rocket in each, 1 laser-guided 250-lb cluster bomb U, hi-res computer, IrTl w/ Lgl (in turret), radar, light amplification, telescopic optics, military radio, improved tail assembly, 1 pair maneuver foils w/ ejection system, safety/ejection seat, 10 pts FPCA on pilot, 10 pts armor on main rotor, 10 pts armor on stabilizing rotor, Armor: F50, B50, R45 L45, T49, U60. Acceleration: 5, HC: 2 (3 at 60 mph+), Top Speed: 155 mph, 9,200 lbs, $147,880.
2046 AEROHAULER
The 2046 version of the Aerohauler is a long-range, heavily-armored
cargo tranport. This helicopter's biggest selling points are its extended
range and almost three tons of cargo capacity.
2046 Aerohauler: Transport helicopter, super helicopter power
plant w/ upgrades & 1 set extra power cells, pilot & gunner, 2
VMGs linked F, 2 VMGs in universal turret U, 2 hi-res computers, extra
pilot controls (in gunner position), Armor: 75 points in each position.
Acceleration: 5, HC: 1, Top Speed: 150 mph, 17,200 lbs, $189,675.
Cargo Capacity: 15 spaces, 5,800 lbs.
Bomber option: Add bomb bay. Add IrTl w/ Lgl in 0-space turret. Bomb load: 13 spaces, 5,575 lbs, $193,425 (+ bomb cost).
BARFLY BOMBER
The Barfly Bomber is a small, relatively inexpensive attack helicopter
with decent armor and a nasty bite. The weapons are somewhat inaccurate,
therefore some type of targeting computer is a recommended upgrade.
Barfly Bomber: Small helicopter, small helicopter power plant, pilot, 2 RLs linked F, 3 100-lb bombs linked U, 2 space bomb rack U w/ 2 cloud bombs, 2 2-space rocket EWPs w/ 2 linked HRs in each, Armor: F40, B40, R40, L40, T30, U40. Acceleration: 5, HC: 2, Top Speed: 150 mph, 8,000 lbs, $46,850.
PROWLER
The Prowler (from Yoyodyne Systems) is an agile, inexpensive helicopter
designed for use in covert operations. It has been specially built so that
it can be packed up and carried in any cargo compartment large enough to
hold it. As an added bonus, the Prowler resembles any other large packing
crate when stowed away.
Prowler: One-man helicopter (stowaway), mini helicopter power plant, pilot, VMG w/ HD ammo & silencer/flash suppressor F, HrSwc, radar, IR sighting system, 10 pts armor on main rotor, 10 pts armor on stabilizing rotor, Armor: F25, B20, R25, L25, T15, U30. Acceleration: 5, HC: 3, Top Speed: 150 mph, 5,000 lbs, $37,200.
CHARGER
The Charger is a heavily-armored helicopter with several different
weapons packages. It is designed to transport a fully-equipped 5-man fire
team into battle and to provide them with fire support. When not carrying
troops, the Charger can haul up to 5,244 lbs of cargo.
Charger: Transport helicopter w/ CA frame & improved tail
assembly, super helicopter power plant w/ upgrades, CACR rotors, retractable
landing gear, pilot, 2 4-space weapon wings w/ jettison joints & 10
points FP armor on each, 2 4-space bomb racks (wing-mounted U) w/ jettison
joints & 2 250-lb cluster bombs in each, hi-res computer, radar, IR
sighting system, 1 pair maneuver foils w/ jettison joints & 10 pts
FP armor on each foil, Composite Armor: F20/25, B10/12, R12/15, L12/15,
T10/12, U15/20. Acceleration: 5, HC: 2, Top Speed: 212.5 mph (190 mph fully-loaded),
17,756 lbs, $558,027.
Cargo Capacity: 17 spaces, 5,244 lbs.
Weapons Packages
1) 2 linked ACs w/ 1 extra magazine each , $16,150, 1,430 lbs.
2) 2 linked HVMGs w/ 1 extra magazine each (all ammo is HD), $20,100, 2,530 lbs.
3) 2 linked BCs w/ HESH ammo, $12,050, 1,200 lbs.
4) 2 laser-guided VFRPs w/ IrTl, Lgl & 1 extra magazine each, $25,300, 1,430 lbs.
5) 2 linked PXLs w/ 1 laser battery each, $46,050, 1,700 lbs.
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