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AH-60L Arpia IV

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Fully working TGT system! (switch to the camera)

"the US won't give us their UH-60L? Let's make one ourselves then!"
-Pakda

history (FAC):

In 1995, the Arpía was created under the XM95 project, which consisted of adapting a weapons system to the UH-60L helicopter, acquired by the Colombian government the previous year. The engine power was subsequently increased, giving rise to the Arpía II. The ingenuity of the Force's members would later create a new generation: the Arpía III, with improved precision and effectiveness, a computerized weapons delivery system, long-range infrared cameras, a FLIR system, and a sophisticated pilot helmet. In January 2014, the modernization of the first Arpía IV began, with significant modifications to the weapons systems to increase precision during operations against narco-terrorist groups and strengthen the Colombian Air Force's deterrent capabilities, giving it greater strategic relevance in the face of threats.

Weapons gallery:

Spike ER

M-263 Rockets

TGT system (Toplite III)

Wikipedia:

AH-60L Arpía: Export version for Colombia developed by Elbit Systems, Sikorsky, and the Colombian Aerospace Force. It is Counter-insurgency (COIN) attack version with improved electronics, firing system, FLIR, radar, light rockets and machine guns.
Yeah the oficial Wikipedia page is just in Spanish...


General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 41.3ft (12.6m)
  • Length 50.8ft (15.5m)
  • Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,850lbs (5,375kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,730lbs (6,228kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 13.093
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5607

Parts

  • Number of Parts 243
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,213