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GRA AL-75 "Barracuda"

42.3k Supercraft888  6.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Supercraft888's GRA AL-75 Cobra

Hey guys, Supercraft888 again. This is the new attack/gunship helicopter for the fictional alliance the GRA. It's design is based off of no real design in real life so it's pretty unique. I had a great time building this thing and I hope you guys enjoy flying it too!

Huge thanks to LiquidFox for the help, couldn't have done it without him, go give him so love.

---Instructions---
•Ag 1 and VTOL up to ascend, VTOL down to decent
•Ag 1 and throttle to activate boosters
•Ag 2 and VTOL+TRIM to maneuver turret
•Ag 3 to activate signalling lights

---Description---

"The USF ground forces didn't stand a chance when these things came out, these were exactly what we needed to eliminate tough enemy presence."
-GRA infantryman
24th Forward Assault Battalion

The GRA AL-75 attack helicopter also known as the "Barracuda" to fit with the GRA convention of naming their attack helicopters after vicious fish. The "Barracuda" was an extraordinarily capable attack helicopter when it first saw combat in 2169 where it scored many victories against USF ground forces.

It had incredible speed, range, reliability and firepower for its size. Although it was more vulnerable to small arms fire and anti-aircraft weaponry in comparison to its USF competition the "Cobra" it was still incredibly capable for being introduced so early in the war. It would serve with the GRA till the GRA lost the war of 2167 in 2178 and with many military contractors and even pirates.

It's armament featured an impressive 8 pylons of space (3 under each wing, 1 on each wingtip) for a variet of weapons such as the AA-67 anti tank missile or the APGM-10 missile. It could also carry rocket pods of varying types or a gun pod if needed. It's gun was a 25mm rapid fire chain gun manufactured by SyrOus carrying about 600 rounds of ammunition.

---Quotes regarding the AL-75---

"This thing was a huge surprise for us when we first encounter them, they went from turning civilian helicopters into fighting machines to full on attack helicopters, I still remember when our biggest worries were IEDs"
-Douglas Fischer
Commander of the USFAF 16th Planetary defence
Brigade

"We have about one hundred of these things in the hangars, they are perfect for when we need to go planet side and assist our ground forces."
-Augustine King
Carrier Logistics Leader aboard the Benevolent Hand
Flagship of the GRA

"It's fast as hell, it hits like a brick wall, and it never broke down on me, I do say it's a huge upgrade from the Fighting Guppy."
-GRA barracuda pilot

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor GRA AL-75 Cobra
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.5ft (12.0m)
  • Length 44.4ft (13.5m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 11,647lbs (5,283kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,780lbs (5,343kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.572
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.466
  • Wing Loading 135.2lbs/ft2 (660.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 87.1ft2 (8.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5258

Parts

  • Number of Parts 179
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 803
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    @Liquidfox
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    Thanks for the upvotes!

    6.8 years ago
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    @Dllama4
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    Thanks for the upvote!

    6.8 years ago
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    104k Dllama4

    Sorry if I'm bothering you. I'm giving you love, @Liquidfox

    6.8 years ago
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    @Rcv1235
    That was fast!

    6.8 years ago