RD-40 Falcon Attack Helicopter

The Falcon is Welas's primary gunship and strike helicopter. In addition to providing close-air-support, the Falcon flies patrols, anti-chopper missions, and scouting expeditions for Confederate forces.

The Falcon is an unusual design, relying on a pair of tilting wings outfitted with ducted aerodynes in place of the more traditional rotor blades.

In addition to the aerodynes, the Falcon sports another unusual feature: a pair of Grindell Heavy Ballistic Rifles mounted beneath the aerodyne wings. These anti-vehicle weapons are used almost exclusively in air-to-ground combat, though the turrets' arc of fire can engage air targets.

Technical Specifications
General Characteristics

Crew: 2 Length: 17.7 m Wingspan: 14.6 m Height: 3.87 m Empty weight: 5,165 kg Loaded weight: 8,000 kg Max takeoff weight: 10,433 kg Powerplant: 2x Avery Aeronautics A-91 ducted aerodynes

Performance Maximum speed: 200 kts Cruise speed: 100 kts Combat radius: 483 km Ferry range: 1900 km Service ceiling: 6,400 m Rate of climb: 762 m/min

Armament

Guns: Forward-mounted T-120 chaingun, 2x wing-mounted Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell Heavy Ballistic Rifle Hardpoints: 2 wing-mounted pylons mounting: Missiles: 6x TerraTek Arms TT78 “Dragon” Missile