Aero Vex Industries AV-9 "Lynx" Light Attack Helicopter

  With the popularity of the infamous Northrup "Wasp" and "Yellowjacket" light attack helicopters, and the subsequent "F" variants of both, Aero Vex, of Houston, Texas, Confederated American States, launches their "Lynx" light attack helicopter. Designed to supplement the ageing helicopters, the Lynx is better armed and better equipped to deal with the Sixth World, and it's environment. The engine has been modified to increase the load carrying capability, far outstripping both types in weapon carrying capacity. It is armored from the start, not requiring an extensive upgrade package to improve it's defense. It is fully rigger capable, still saving time and money on modifying the helicopter. It is safer, unlike the "Wasp" and "Yellowjacket" in featuring Advanced Passenger Protection System, so when you crash, you won't burn. A small space in the cockpit allows the pilot to carry survival gear in case of this, outstripping the PRC series in functionality. Near the main rotor, behind the side opening canopy, is also a wire cutter, in case of when during low level flight, the helicopter does not get entangled in the power wires around the world. Sensor capability is enhanced by better sensors, and also features better ECCM to protect it from electronic warfare. ECM can be added, though weapon capability may suffer, and at the cost of the cargo space.
  The weapon capability is no less impressive, with an underside mounted mini turret capable of accepting a wide variety of weapons configurations, and features dedicated ammo bays for ammunition. The two stub wings mount missile mounts to also carry a wide variety of ordnance, and is "wet" for use with drop tanks, to increase patrol range, which augments it's already improved range with normal fuel tanks. The Lynx also uses sculpting to reduce it's radar signature, and cold air blowers on the turbine engines reduce it's thermal output as well. Like the "Wasp" and "Yellowjacket", the Lynx may be broken down for carrying in small spaces, allowing easy transport in small spaces. And coupled with the four bladed rotor, and stub wings, it boasts a better glide ratio when used in the auto-rotation mode. Despite being nearly twice in cost to the PRC series, the Lynx should be your choice for your security needs.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Load | Cost
  4 | 120 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 190 | 507,000¥

  Seating: 1 bucket
  Access: 1 canopy
  Economy: .25 km per liter Fuel: Jet (350 liters)
  Landing/Takeoff Profile: VTOL
  Sensors: Premium (4)
  ECCM: Advanced (3)
  Cargo: 2 CF
  Other Features: Datajack port, Engine customization (2), rigger adaptation, RAM (1)
  Armament: One mini remote turret underside with 360º coverage, and +10º, -50º elevation/depression with 1 CF dedicated storage for ammunition. Two external missile mounts.
  Weight (Combat): 770 kilograms
  Like the Wasp/Yellowjacket, the Lynx can be broken down. It requires 50 CF when this is done. When reassembling, it requires a Rotor Craft B/R (8) test. No successes mean that the aircraft is fully assembled, but Economy drops to .15 km per liter. It requires 40 minutes to assemble/breakdown.
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