A-18 Kestrel

The A-18 Kestrel is a medium-sized, twin engine, multi-role transport helicopter, built by the Atlanta Federation, but taken by the Alvitr Central Security after the fall of the Federation.

The A-18 was built to be a medium-sized tactical transport helicopter, functioning mainly as a troop and cargo transporter.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 5 (2 pilot2, 1 load master/sensor operator, 2 gunners)
 * Capacity:
 * 20 seated troops or
 * 4,200kg cargo
 * Length: 16.13m
 * Empty Weight: 6,400kg
 * Loaded Weight: 8,890kg
 * Maximum Takeoff Weight: 10,600kg

Performance

 * Maximum Speed: 200km/h
 * Combat Range: 450km
 * Rate of climb: 8m/s

Armament

 * Guns: 2x 7.62 M134 Miniguns (door mounted)