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|manufacturer = San Felasco Aviation & Martel Arms<br /> | |manufacturer = San Felasco Aviation & Martel Arms<br /> | ||
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|first flight = | |first flight = 2011 | ||
|introduced = | |introduced = 2018 | ||
|retired = <!--Date the aircraft left service. If vague or more than a few dates, skip this --> | |retired = <!--Date the aircraft left service. If vague or more than a few dates, skip this --> | ||
|status = In service | |status = In service | ||
|primary user = {{flagicon|Inyursta}} [[Inyurstan Navy]]<br /> | |primary user = {{flagicon|Inyursta}} [[Inyurstan Navy]]<br /> | ||
|more users = | |more users = | ||
|produced = | |produced = 2016-present | ||
|number built = | |number built = 80+ | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
During the [[Inyurstan Intervention in the Lolloh-Ruolnik War|Lolloh-Ruol Wars]], Inyurstan naval aviation rotary units found themselves overburdened with multiple airframes to conduct niche mission tasks. For example, using modified UH-60 utility helicopters to attack Lollohian landing ships during the Cevroniks Campaign, versus using a separate airframe to support on-shore marine operations in Wesselania. | |||
In 2008, the Inyurstan Navy opened up a contract for a versatile, multi-mission attack helicopter capable of conducting long-range missions, close air support of on-shore forces, and anti-ship assaults. | |||
Four companies submitted prototype bids, including San Felasco Aviation, Colomas Aeronautics, Texacuan Aviation and [MERICK FIRM HERE]. | |||
San Felasco's prototype resembled a slender, light transport helicopter modified to just a cockpit and an elongated tail. | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The final product design... | |||
===Avionics=== | ===Avionics=== | ||
Revision as of 01:17, 28 January 2023
| AH-9 Sibrona | |
|---|---|
 Conceptual blueprint of the AH-9 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Heavy Attack Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | San Felasco Aviation & Martel Arms |
| Status | In service |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2016-present |
| Introduction date | 2018 |
The AH-9 Sibrona is a "heavy attack helicopter" designed largely for service with the Inyurstan Navy. It is named for the Sibrona, a mildly venomous but widespread and agile species. Currently, it is the only indigenously designed helicopter in active service with the Inyurstan Armed Forces (though San Felasco Aviation & Colomas Aeronautics have both produced indigenous helicopters for the civilian market).
Development
During the Lolloh-Ruol Wars, Inyurstan naval aviation rotary units found themselves overburdened with multiple airframes to conduct niche mission tasks. For example, using modified UH-60 utility helicopters to attack Lollohian landing ships during the Cevroniks Campaign, versus using a separate airframe to support on-shore marine operations in Wesselania. In 2008, the Inyurstan Navy opened up a contract for a versatile, multi-mission attack helicopter capable of conducting long-range missions, close air support of on-shore forces, and anti-ship assaults.
Four companies submitted prototype bids, including San Felasco Aviation, Colomas Aeronautics, Texacuan Aviation and [MERICK FIRM HERE]. San Felasco's prototype resembled a slender, light transport helicopter modified to just a cockpit and an elongated tail.
Design
The final product design...
Avionics
Protection & Survivability
History
Variants
AH-9: Standard model. Never produced in large quantity.
AH-9S: Main production variant, including....
AH/E-9S2: Proposed electronic warfare prototype. Gun has been removed...
Specifications
Crew: 2
Speed:
Combat Radius: 530km Combat Air Patrol (x2 250gal Fuel tanks)
440km CAS Mission
370km Anti-Ship Mission
Range: >3,000km
Max Climb Rate:
Empty Weight:
Gross Weight:
Max Takeoff Weight:
Internal Fuel Capacity:
Hardpoints:
- x4 Underwing
- x2 Wingtip
Armament
Gun: RK-27 "Warlord" 27mm Autocannon
Air-to-Air Missiles:
| Air-to-Ground | Anti-Ship | Air-to-Air | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASM-23 Tayra | ASM-8 Barracuda | C-12 Éscouta | Example |
| ASM-7 STRIKE | ASM-7 STRIKE | C-9Y3 Sabre | Example |
| EXAMPLE | --- | C-92Y Dagger | Example |
| Various Rocket Pods | --- | C-109 Kukri | Example |