Another vehicle produced with
Classic Traveller, Striker.
TL8 Rotary Flyer.
Multiple-rotor, ducted fan (rotary wing) aircraft, a low-cost alternative to an Air-raft.
Extrapolating from the Striker Helicopter Table:
TL8
Type: Light
Weight: 1.0t
Payload: 0.5t
Volume: 60m^3
Powerplant: Fuel Cell (included)
Max Speed: 200kph (125mph)
Cruise: 140kph (87mph)
NOE: 40kph (25mph)
Range: 280km (160ml) radius (2 hours each way)
Avionics: None
Agility: 2
Fuel: 50L/hr
Price: Cr 150k
Payload:
Tandem Cockpit. 0.2t, 5k
Fixed Weapon Mount. 0, 0.
Fuel: 200L 0.14t
Cargo: 0.2t
Nominal Overall dimensions:
L 5m
W 4m
H 3m
D 4dT
Total Cost: 155,000Cr.
Description:
The rotary flyer is an aerodynamic, carbon fibre airframe designed to carry two people in tandem configuration, one of whom is the pilot. It is significantly lighter than conventional helicopters, and has a compactness similar to conventional aircraft. The reduced complexity of the craft makes it significantly cheaper than conventional helicopters, but its light weight makes it difficult to control in turbulent conditions.
It is capable of lifting cargo of some 200kg, but there is limited space inside. However, there are fitments of hooks and slings for suspending loads beneath the aircraft for slow haulage operations.
The flyer has small wheels that allow it to taxi on smooth surfaces.
Suggested images (V9 craft):
http://www.airshiptg.com
Check out the YouTube vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOOJ86VR_G0