Walküre Gunship

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Walküre Gunship
File:Walküre Attack Helicopter.png
Place of origin Brytene
Service history
In service1997-present
Used byBrytene Confederate Brytisc Fleet
Template:Country data Valaran
Production history
DesignerTony Idai
ManufacturerIDAItech
Unit cost$31,502,142
Produced1998-present
No. built190 units
Specifications
Weight62 tonnes
Length14.08m fuselage
Width13.00 rotor diameter
Height3.83m
Crew2

Main
armament
1x 30mm Vengeance cannon
Secondary
armament
2x inner hardpoint
2x outerpoint
EngineWernham-Hogg Turbomecha MTR turboshafts
1916 kW
Ground clearance0.5m
Fuel capacity1,080kg
Operational
range
800km (combat load)
Speed315km/h (optimal)

The Walküre, commonly known as the 'Valkyrie', is the primary attack helicopter of the Confederate Brytisc Fleet. Designed and manufactured domestically by IDAItech, the Valkyrie is not currently available for general sale. Designed for stealth and firepower, this vehicle is suited for ground support missions and search-and-destroy operations. The helicopter's visual, radar, infra-red and acoustic signatures have been minimised to improve stealth survivability, whilst the fuselage is armoured to withstand small arms fire and 23mm cannon rounds. The helicopter has various radar/laser warning and missile-approach detection systems, as well as flares and chaff dispensers.

Mounting a powerful 30mm 'Vengeance' cannon, it boasts a powerful onboard digital computer system and a full visibility suite, offering 360° degree vision and a suite of thermal and night-vision systems. It has a selection of electronic warfare and sensory systems, and can also be mounted with a modest AWACS mast, though this slightly reduces top speed. It can be armed with a range of missiles, guided and unguided rockets, miniguns, and air-to-air missiles in the inner and outer hardpoints, making it a versatile and efficient piece of hardware.

Foreign operators

In 2015, Valaran purchased 48 Walküre Gunships as part of a larger contract awarded to IDAItech and Wernham-Hogg, for the sum of $1.48 billion.


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