ShGv-5
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| Shturmovyy' Gvyntokryl - 5 (ShGv-5) | |
|---|---|
 ShGv-5 in its basic configuration. | |
| Type | Helicopter |
| Place of origin | Reberiya |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1975 to present |
| Used by | see "Users" |
| Production history | |
| Designer | OKB № 23 |
| Designed | 1970-1973 |
| Manufacturer | Sichovyy' Avia-arsenal |
| Produced | 1974 - Present |
| Variants | see below |
ShGv-5 ( Menghean: xxx , AVA reporting name: yyy ) is an attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for up to 8 passengers. It is produced by Sichovyy' Avia-arsenal since 1974 and has been operated by numerous operators around Septentrion.
Development
Operational history
Variants
- ShGv-5 - basic model.
- ShGv-5M - improved IR receivers and weapon electronics, engines replaced with new TV4-120 turbines.
- ShGv-5PT - 23mm turret replaced by hull-mounted 25mm autocannon, supplied to Tyranese and Khalistani air forces.
- ShGv-5S - Sieuxerran export modification.
- ShGv-5M2 - Newest variation of the helicopter currently replacing aging park of Reberiyan helicopters.
Operators
- Reberiya - Reberiyan People's Army.
Menghe - Small number bought in 1975, license acquired in 1976.- Template:Country data Khalistan - 130 ShGv-5PT's bought via New Tyran.
Sieuxerr - 300 ShGv-5S's bought in 1977.
Specifications
ShGv-5 (1976)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2: pilot and weapon systems officer
- Cargo capacity: 6-8 people/3-4 strechers/up to 1800 kg on external sling
- Length: 17.5m , 18.8m (with rotors turning)
- Wingspan: 6.7m
- Empty weight: 7,800 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight: 11,600 kg
- Powerplant: 2x Sich-Motor TV4-118 turbines, 1,550 kW each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 310 kph
- Range: 420 km
- Service ceiling: 4,600 m
Armament
Internal weaponry
- Flexible AG-23M twin 23mm autocannon on most variants, 600 rounds of ammunition.
- Fixed 25mm autocannon on ShGv-5PT.
- Flexible 20mm autocannon on ShGv-5S, 900 rounds of ammunition.
- Flexible window-mounted machine guns.
External weaponry
- Total payload of 1300 kg.
- Inner pylons can carry up to 450kg each, outer - up to 200 kg.
- Wingtip pylons carry ATGMs or SRAAMs.
Typical armament of a ShGv-5 (1976)
- AG-23M twin 23mm autocannon, 600 rounds of ammunition.
- 4x SNEB rocket pods, 38 rockets each.
- 4x HOT I ATGM's.