HELICOPTERS

 

 


AMERITECH GSX-20 ULTRA-LIGHT

Top Speed:

80mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

100 mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0 KG

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

10

SP:

0

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

62 KG

Cost:

12,000 EB

This ultralite fits into a large suitcase when taken apart, and can be assembled in under ten minutes with practice.  Perfect for a fast getaway, quick surveillance, or just having a whole lot of fun.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


SUZUKI BUZZER

Top Speed:

60mph

Acc/Decc:

10/10

Crew:

1

Range:

80 mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

0 KG

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

35KG

Cost:

21,000 EB

A 2 man mini copter everyone can afford.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 


SAUNDERS DODO

Top Speed:

80mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

140 mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

80 KG

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

60

SP:

5

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

.1 tons

Cost:

42,000 EB

No more expensive than a new car, the Saunders Dodo gives everyone a chance to own their own aircraft without being exposed to the elements.  And because of its light, but powerful engine, it still falls under ultralight status, meaning you don't need a pilots license to fly it.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio

 

 

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BELL MEADOWLARK

Top Speed:

180mph

Acc/Decc:

30/30

Crew:

1

Range:

400 mi

Passengers:

3

Cargo:

200 KG

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

50

SP:

10

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

1 tons

Cost:

32,000 EB

A small personal helicopter perfect for executive transportation, tour agencies, resorts and anyone who just wants to fly.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio

 

 


SIKORSKY JRX

Top Speed:

200mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

300mi

Passengers:

4

Cargo:

100KG

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

60

SP:

10

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

1.5tons

Cost:

120,000EB

A uiquitus chopper commonly used by corporations and tour companies.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar

 

 


BELL 351

Top Speed:

210mph

Acc/Decc:

30/30

Crew:

1

Range:

350mi

Passengers:

4

Cargo:

KG

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

65

SP:

10

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

1.4tons

Cost:

160,000EB

A very sleek but ultimately low end corporate chopper, with modifications its also popular as a news chopper and is used by several media corporations.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS,

 

 

PANEUROPE PLUTOCRAT

Top Speed:

180mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

400mi

Passengers:

9

Cargo:

1000KG

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

85

SP:

15

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

4tons

Cost:

450,000EB

A chopper commonly used as corporate transport or cargo, it also sees heavy use as a rescue and medical transport.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS, Satellite Uplink, damage control system, Cyberlink

 

 

BELL AIRSTAR-21

Top Speed:

200mph

Acc/Decc:

25/25

Crew:

1

Range:

mi

Passengers:

11

Cargo:

1500KG

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

95

SP:

20

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

8tons

Cost:

500,000EB

Another cargo/transport chopper from Bell.  It’s larger than the Plutocrat, but serves essentially the same purposes.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS, Satellite Uplink, damage control system, Cyberlink

 

 


BELL LARK

Top Speed:

400mph

Acc/Decc:

30/30

Crew:

1

Range:

1500 mi

Passengers:

5

Cargo:

500 KG

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

100

SP:

20

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

4 tons

Cost:

320,000 EB

A commonly seen corporate helicopter, many are personally owned.  lush upholstery, comfortable seats and beautiful trim make the Lark the choice of professionals.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS, Satellite Uplink, damage control system, Cyberlink

 

 


LOCKHEED KINGBEE

Top Speed:

240mph

Acc/Decc:

32/32

Crew:

1

Range:

600mi

Passengers:

3

Cargo:

100KG

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

60

SP:

10

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

1.1tons

Cost:

435,000EB

This is a very fast personal helicopter, the fastest true helicopter available on the civilian market in fact.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS, Satellite Uplink, damage control system, Cyberlink

 

 



MITSUBISHI WHISPERCRAFT

Top Speed:

450mph

Acc/Decc:

35/35

Crew:

1

Range:

1,000 mi

Passengers:

5

Cargo:

300 KG

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

100

SP:

15

Type:

aircraft

Mass:

2 tons

Cost:

740,000 EB

Popular among sightseeing charter companies, tour groups, and search and rescue, the Whispercraft is the first of its kind.  Combining helicopter and jet airplane technology into one smooth package, and at a price that’s cheaper than most aerodynes.  The vehicle takes off and lands as a helicopter, but for faster flight and more stability, the jet engine kick in, and the wide propellers of the vehicle lower and sweep back to act as wings.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: radio, radar, GPS, Satellite Uplink, damage control system, Cyberlink

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