V-30 Phantom
V-30 Phantom
The V-30 Phantom was acquired by the Confederate Military to mostly replace the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, though not in entirety. While the Confederate Navy still utilizes the [MV-22B] variant of the Osprey family, most of the other branches of the Confederate Military fully utilize the V-30 Phantom. With its unique tandem tilt rotor (dual rotor) engines, it is capable of greater stability and lifting capacity than the V-22. It is typically used in the troop and cargo transport roles, relying on its on-board weapons to counter most hostile activity across warzones.
Description
The V-30 Phantom builds upon the foundation that was established by the Boeing V-22 Osprey. The first production aircraft of its type, the Osprey opened a new door in aircraft design that was eventually exploited by Scion Defence. Scion Defence tasked itself to design and produce a tilt rotor that raises the bar on tilt rotor design. The result of extensive research, testing, and development was the V-30 Phantom. With its advanced sensor suite, large cargo capacity and impressive survivability the V-30 was acquired by the Confederate Military to compliment, and eventually mostly replace, its aging fleet of V-22 Osprey variants.
Specifications
General Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Cost | 71.3 million |
| Crew | Three (pilot, copilot, and flight engineer) |
| Capacity | 28 troops (seated), 36 troops (floor loaded), or 9,100 kg of internal cargo, or up to 7,000 kg of external cargo |
| Length | 18.2 m |
| Rotor Diameter | 12.2 m |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m |
| Width with Rotors | 26.6 m |
| Height | 6.82 m with nacelles vertical, 5.6 m at top of tailfins |
| Wing Area | 29.2 m² |
| Empty Weight | 14,232 kg |
| Loaded Weight | 20,600 kg |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 28,100 kg |
| Power Plant | 2× Scion Industries, ATH8 turbo dual-rotor shafts (6,810 hp each) |
Performance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 484 km/h at sea level / 591 km/h at 4,600 m |
| Cruise Speed | 442 km/h at sea level |
| Range | 1,913 km |
| Combat Radius | 775 km |
| Ferry Range | 3,590 km with auxiliary internal fuel tanks (indefinitely extendable with aerial refueling capability) |
| Service Ceiling | 7,880 m |
| Rate of Climb | 12.3 m/s |
Armament
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Gatling Guns | 2× 20mm, three barreled Gatling guns (one tail mounted, one nose mounted) |