HH1 Helicopter Gunship

HH1 Halászsas
Role	Attack helicopter, military transport
National origin	Ruvelka
Manufacturer	Vanagan-Berj
First flight	11 October 1968
Introduction	22 May 1972
Status	In service
Primary user	Ruvelkan Imperial Fusiliers Ruvelkan Imperial Air Force
Produced	1969 – Present
Number built	~560

The Vanagan-Berj HH1 Halászsas is a double-seat Ruvelkan helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport for eight passengers. Development of the Halászsas began in the mid-1960s and was intended to serve as a special operations armed transport enabling Ruvelka’s mobile infantry to deploy rapidly to anywhere within the country. After extensive testing, it achieved operational readiness and was introduced into the Ruvelkan Military in 1972. It has since become a staple of Ruvelka’s military doctrine having been adopted in some form by all branches.

Operational History

Imerti Conflict

Main article: Imerti Conflict

Zemplen War

Main article: Zemplen War

Specifications

Vanagen-Berj HH1 line drawing.

General Characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 8 troops / 4 stretchers / 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) on an external sling
• Length: 17.5 m (57 ft 5 in)
• Height: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
• Empty Weight: 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs)
• Max Takeoff Weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs)
• Powerplant: 2 × Vazken VB-112 turboshaft engines, 1,600 kW (2,200 shp) each
• Main Rotor Diameter: 17.3 m (56 ft 9 in)
• Main Rotor Area: 235.1 m² (2,531 sq ft) 5-bladed main rotor

Performance

• Maximum Speed: 335 km/h (208 mph; 181 kn)
• Range: 450 km (280 mi; 240 nmi)
• Service Ceiling: 4,900 m (16,100 ft)

Armament

• Guns: 1 × 12.7 mm gatling gun with 1,470 rounds; Passenger compartment window-mounted machine guns.
• Hardpoints: 6 hardpoints (4 underwing, 2 wingtip); 2 wingtip pods armed with chaff and flare countermeasures.