AAG-10 gunship
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| Operator | Galactic Union |
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| Specifications | |
| Spacecraft type | Multi-role transport |
| Dimensions | 20 m long |
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| Launched | 2914 AHT |
The AAG-10 gunship, or the Atmospheric Assault Gunship, is a multi-role transport utilized by the Union Defense Forces of the Galactic Union. They mainly serve as gunships and troop transports in the UDF Army. Besides serving as an infantry transport, the AAG-10 gunship is also used to provide air-to-ground and air-to-air support for Union forces. The front of the gunship has two double cockpits where the pilot and co-pilot/gunner sat in single file and can be sealed off from the rest of the gunship. A variety of equipment is located in the nose of the craft, including the flight computer and sensors. A AAG-10 gunship can carry a squadron of 10 UDF troopers in its main hold, significantly smaller than the 50 that can be held by the AAT-40 transport.
Design
The AAG-10 gunship is armed with a varied mix of complementary weaponry which can unleash considerable firepower. A pair of dorsal mass-driver missile launchers could fire a variety of ordance at up to hypersonic velocities and hit targets hiding over the horizon. These are fed by rear-mounted missile belts which utilized special frictionless material to load the weapons. Beneath a surface layer of superficial armor plating, the AAG-10 is equipped with an inner layer of powered, superdispersive armoring which spread the impact of enemy fire across the entire hull. It can also use its laser turrets to shoot down enemy missiles. When faced with overwhelming enemy fire, the gunship can close its blast shields. In a crash, the AAG-10 can deploy fire retardant and both the cockpit canopy and side doors could be explosively blown off to allow escape. Additional emergency equipment included medical packs and armor repair kits, collapsible repulsor stretches, inflatable decontamination tents, and a A77-1B medical android.