In fact, a single Infantry-only Blackfish can paradrop up to thirty two soldiers into battle which is double the Y-32's maximum capacity. Unlike its CSAT counterpart, it has a significantly greater cargo capacity and can carry twice as many troops or vehicles. All variants also possess a nose-mounted targeting pod with an integrated laser designator which can be used to mark targets for friendly forces.
It can fulfil a variety of roles ranging from transporting troops or vehicles into battle, or providing persistent close air support as a (literal) flying gun turret. It is available in three variants a dedicated gunship version that has multiple weapons mounted on it, and two transport variants that are designed to carry either infantry or vehicles (respectively).Ĭombining the flexibility of a rotary-wing helicopter and the speed of a fixed-wing jet, the Blackfish is a uniquely designed VTOL transport/gunship aircraft. It has both VTOL and STOL capabilities both for take off and landing, and can operate as a helicopter with the nacelles orientated vertical and rotors horizontal. The Blackfish is a multi-mission tiltrotor aircraft that uses one three-bladed proprotor, turboprop engines fitted on the end of each wing. This is a premium asset that requires ownership of the Apex expansion pack. The storage space of the gunship variant is fully occupied by automated weapon stations and carried ammunition. The huge internal storage allows for transportation of vehicles up to the size and weight of AMV-7 Marshall APC in the vehicle transport variant or up to 32 fully armed soldiers with supplies in the infantry transport variant. It also provides unparalleled maneuverability with its unique ability to perform pylon turns or merely hover in place. The V-44X Blackfish’s third-generation tilt-rotor VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technology allows this long endurance aircraft to conveniently utilize a wide range of airfields and runways.
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