OSPREYS

MILITECH V-25 "BISON"
Top Speed:
380 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
980mi
Passengers:
0 (10)
Cargo:
4 TONS 
Maneuver:
+1
SDP:
220
SP:
20
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
16 tons
Cost:
705,000 EB
Militechs Osprey, sold to corporations around the world and of course the U.S military.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  comes standard with military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none standard (8 spaces)

HAWKER/EEC V-23 "FANDANGO"
Top Speed:
400 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1280mi
Passengers:
0 (20)
Cargo:
8 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
200
SP:
20
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
25 tons
Cost:
700,000 EB
A British osprey common to many corporations as a commuter/passenger vehicle.  Lately modifactions have been made to this model for the EEC and the British military converting the vehicle into either a gunship, or a troop transport.  It also serves commonly with many european search and rescue teams.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none standard (16 spaces)
CHINESE V-29 "PANDA"
Top Speed:
360 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1280mi
Passengers:
0 (16)
Cargo:
5 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
200
SP:
20
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
16 tons
Cost:
505,000 EB
China's Osprey, used mainly as a transport and search and resue craft, although a large number have been converted into gunships.  Sold to China's allies and many corporations around the world.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, amphibious landing capability,

ARMAMENT: none standard (9 spaces)

MARS V-24 "ZACHER"
Top Speed:
350 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
980mi
Passengers:
0 (20)
Cargo:
6 TONS 
Maneuver:
+1
SDP:
220
SP:
0
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
16 tons
Cost:
705,000 EB
An Australian built Osprey named for its chief designer, the "Zacher" serves the militaries and corporations of most of the civilized world.  Most corporations make use of it as a commuter vehicle, while militaries generally utilize it as a search and rescue craft, or for troop deployment.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: military radio, satellite uplink,damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none standard (10 spaces)

BELL/BOEING V-31 "ZUNI"

Top Speed:
350 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1000mi
Passengers:
30
Cargo:
12 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
230
SP:
40
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
31 tons
Cost:
840,000 EB
United States Navy cargo/transport tilt rotor aircraft.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,  amphibious landing capability,

ARMAMENT: none standard (10 spaces)

SUKHOI SUTR-449 "MARLIN"

Top Speed:
420 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1200mi
Passengers:
20
Cargo:
5 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
200
SP:
0
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
20 tons
Cost:
790,000 EB
This Russian tilt-rotor is sleeker and more visually apealing tha most of it's counterparts, it is also considerably faster, the fastest in the world in fact.  Used primarily as transport, some models have been luxuriously customized for VIP and corporate use.  

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: chin mounted 7.62mm gatling cannon,  (6 spaces) .


AIRBUS V-35 "CARNIVAL"

Top Speed:
300 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1500mi
Passengers:
0 (20)
Cargo:
25 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
300
SP:
0
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
45 tons
Cost:
1,200,000 EB
This EDF cargo hauler is the worlds largest osprey.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:   military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink,  damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none standard (12 spaces)


MILITECH V-34 "IMPALA"

Top Speed:
360 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
10
Cargo:
2 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
220
SP:
40
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
23 tons
Cost:
910,000 EB
For more hostile environments, Militech produces the Impala V-34 tilt rotor aircraft.  More stable than an AV, less risky than a helicopter.  Popular with military search and rescue.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: .50cal cannon and 40mm auto-gl in chin turret, (8 spaces)

BAE/WESTLAND V-30 "SERAPH"

Top Speed:
360 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
8
Cargo:
1 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
180
SP:
20
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
18 tons
Cost:
510,000 EB
EDF tilt-rotor used primarily for insertion/extraction.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator, spotlight

ARMAMENT: .50cal cannon, (8 spaces)


MITSUBISHI V-28 "UMIDORI"

Top Speed:
360 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
0
Cargo:
0
Maneuver:
+1
SDP:
150
SP:
25
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
16 tons
Cost:
480,000 EB
Before the Japanese SDF commisioned the Blue Thunder attack chopper, it relied on this small osprey for the role of patrolling and police support.  It is still produced for the same reason, though now it is also sold to corporations and small militaries world wide as a more affordable patrol/attack aircraft.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, military radar, radar detector,

ARMAMENT: .50cal cannon and 40mm auto-gl in chin turret, (10 spaces)


BELL/BOEING V-33 "HERON"

Top Speed:
350 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
10
Cargo:
18 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
220
SP:
40
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
30 tons
Cost:
1,110,000 EB
The standard cargo/transport osprey used by the United States Army and Air Force.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  comes standard with military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none (10 spaces)


BAE/WESTLAND V-40 "EGRET"
Top Speed:
425 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
0
Cargo:
0 TONS 
Maneuver:
0
SDP:
150
SP:
30
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
19 tons
Cost:
640,000 EB
For more hostile environments, Militech produces the Impala V-34 tilt rotor aircraft.  More stable than an AV, less risky than a helicopter.  Popular with military search and rescue.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  comes standard with military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: dual .50cal cannons  in chin turret, retracting 19 shot 2' rocket pods, (4 spaces)


MILITECH V-50 "MERC-HORSE"

Top Speed:
320 mph
Acc/Decc:
50/50
Crew:
2
Range:
1100mi
Passengers:
16
Cargo:
18 TONS 
Maneuver:
+1
SDP:
220
SP:
40
Type:
Osprey
Mass:
29 tons
Cost:
1,210,000 EB
  Another cargo/transport osprey commonly used used by the United States Army and Air Force.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:  comes standard with military radio W/scrambler, satellite uplink, full visual suite, damage control, Fire extinguisher, auto-pilot, navigation systems, cybernetic linkage, military radar, radar detector, laser communicator,

ARMAMENT: none (10 spaces)
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