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Bell-Sikorsky AH-10F

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A Vietnam-Era Gunship/Attack helicopter, the Bell-Sikorsky AH-10F was an early massive anti-tank helicopter. Equipped with a 50 caliber M2HB Browning Machine gun, 20 ATGMs, and 70 rounds of 40mm Anti-Tank grenades, the AH-10F was the terror of the sky. Designed after the Mi-24 Hind, its Hind-ish appearance fooled many VC troops, who did not fire on it. This particular helicopter has its 50 cal replaced by a captured Soviet VYa 23mm autocannon, taken from a wrecked Il-28. =CONTROLS= Front turret: VTOL & TRIM. 40mm and tracking device: AG2 + VTOL&TRIM. Extend Missile Launcher: AG3 + TRIM up. ATTENTION: Do not attempt to fire a missile before extending the Launcher, or it will have less-than-favorable results. FORWARD: Throttle up + W. REVERSE: No. Ascend: S. TO TURN LEFT/RIGHT: Several methods work: brake + A/D. Brake + A/D + Q/E. W + A/D. S + A/D. Being a heavy machine, it does not turn easily. Turns best at a hovering standstill. The slower it is going the easier to turn. If you find more ways to turn easily, feel free to tell about them in comments. I probably forgot some things, but oh well. Have fun! ???????????

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 49.3ft (15.0m)
  • Length 61.7ft (18.8m)
  • Height 16.9ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 18,101lbs (8,210kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,047lbs (10,454kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.292
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.303
  • Wing Loading 685.2lbs/ft2 (3,345.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 33.6ft2 (3.1m2)
  • Drag Points 4309

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 1
  • Performance Cost 1,036