MH-20 Samson

The MH-20 Samson is a multi-mission, tilt-rotor aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities. The MH-20 is designed to combine he functionality of a conventional helicopter with a long-range, high-speed cruise performance turboprop aircraft.

The MH-20 Samson, is used by the Special Combat Aviation Regiment, primarily for special operations, but can also be seen transporting soldiers and supplies to and from destinations.

 

Known MH-20 Samson's

 * Angel Six-Four (Destroyed)
 * Pirate Five-Five (Destroyed)

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 3 (pilot, co-pilot, 1 crew chief/gunner/loadmaster)
 * Capacity:
 * 24 troops (seated), 32 troops (floor loaded) or
 * 9,000kg of internal cargo or up to 6,500kg external cargo (dual hook) or
 * 1x Puma light transportable ground vehicle
 * Length: 17.4m
 * Wingspan: 13.88m
 * Width: 25.45m including rotors
 * Height: 6.73 (engine nacelles vertical)
 * Empty weight: 14,432kg
 * Loaded Weight: 17,901kg
 * Combat Weight: 19,300kg

Performance

 * Maximum Speed: 510km/h
 * Combat Range: 720km
 * Rate of climb: 20.3m/s

Armament

 * Guns: 1x 7.62mm GAU-17 minigun, belly-mounted, retractable, video remote control.