HHG-24

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HHG-24 "Suchos"
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TypeAttack helicopter with Transport cababilities
Place of originHuvakia
Service history
In service1972 - Present
Used byHuvakian Armed Forces
Production history
DesignerHuvakian Helicopters
Designed1962
ManufacturerUnited Imperial Aeronautics
Produced1970
No. built2,648+
Specifications
Weight8,500 kg (empty)
12,00kg (max take off weight)
Length17.5 m (57 ft 5 in)
Width6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
Height6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
Diameter17.3 m (56 ft 9 in)
Crew2 (Pilot & weapons systems officer)
Passengers8 troops / 4 stretchers / 2,400 kh cargo on internal sling

Main
armament
12.7mm Gatling gun
Dual 30mm fixed autocannon
Secondary
armament
1,500kg of weapons on external wing mounted pylons
Engine2 x Kottos TV6-115 turboshaft engines, 1600 kW each
Operational
range
450 km (280 mi)
Speed335 km/h (208 mph)

The HHG is one of the most widely producded helicopters in history. A large helicopter gunship, and low-capacity troop transport with room for 8 passengers. Originally deisgned and producded by Huvakian Helicopters the HHG-35 is now produced by United Imperial Aeronautics who continues to develop improvements for the veteran platform. The core of the aircraft is based on previous designs made by Huvakian Helicopters such as the HL-8. Two top mounted turboshaft engines drive a 17.3 m five-blade main rotor and a three-blade tail rotor. The engine configuration gave the aircraft it's distinctive double air intake. The Original producation run possessed an angular greenhouse-style cockpit. Later models feature a tandem cockpit with a "double bubble{ canapoy. Two mid-mounted stub wings provide weapon hardpoints, each offering three stations, in addition to providing lift. The loadout is typically mixed depending on mission specifications such as close air support, anti-tank opeations, aerial combat, and troop transport. The main fuselage is armored and can resist impacts from 12.7mm rounds from all angles. The titanium rotor blades are resistant as well. The cockpit is protected by ballistic-resistant windscreens and a titanium armored tub. The cockpit and crew compartment are overpressurized to protect the crew against NBC conditions.