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The WY-55 Hellcat was initially designed and operated as a Multi-Role Utility Helicopter for the AAF forces. Surplus helicopters quickly found themselves pressed into use by Civilians, [[The Poseidon Cartel|Poseidon]] and [[Altis Police Service|Police]] alike, not due to their multi-role nature but due to the fact every Hellcat came fitted with a powerful thermal imaging camera making them great for recon purposes. | |||
The WY-55 Hellcat was initially designed and operated as a Multi-Role Utility Helicopter for the AAF forces. | |||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Hellcat initially was designed as a Multi-Role helicopter for the AAF carrying out transport and observation roles. | The Hellcat initially was designed as a Multi-Role helicopter for the AAF carrying out transport and observation roles. Due to their sluggish nature they are outclassed by both the [[MH-9 Hummingbird|MH-9]] and [[PO-30 Orca|PO-30]] for transportation and have found themselves the helicopter of choice for any recon or observation operations. | ||
*'''Roles:''' | *'''Roles:''' | ||
**Recon | **Recon | ||
**Transport | **Transport | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The Hellcat is a twin-engine helicopter with decent armour around the frame of the helicopter. | The Hellcat is a twin-engine helicopter with decent armour around the frame of the helicopter. The weight of the armour and extra engine has heavily reduced it manoeuvrability when compared to an [[MH-9 Hummingbird|MH-9]] or [[PO-30 Orca|PO-30]] however the front based thermal imaging camera has more than made up for these drawbacks. | ||
===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
*Armouring across the air frame | *Armouring across the air frame | ||
*Countermeasure launchers | *Countermeasure launchers | ||
*Thermal Imaging Camera | *Thermal Imaging Camera | ||
===Notable Traits=== | ===Notable Traits=== | ||
*Powerful Thermal Imaging Camera with a very very good range. | *Powerful Thermal Imaging Camera with a very very good range. | ||
*Fitted with a winch the Hellcat is able to slingload the following: | *Fitted with a winch the Hellcat is able to slingload the following: | ||
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**[[Quadbike]] | **[[Quadbike]] | ||
**[[Kart]] | **[[Kart]] | ||
===Mobility=== | ===Mobility=== | ||
*Due to the extra weight the hellcat is not very manoeuvrable at high speed | *Due to the extra weight the hellcat is not very manoeuvrable at high speed | ||
*The engines can take time to respond to inputs - Planning ahead is important | *The engines can take time to respond to inputs - Planning ahead is important | ||
===Crew Capacity=== | ===Crew Capacity=== | ||
*The Hellcat can carry a maximum of 8 people - 2 Crew and 6 Passengers | |||
*The Hellcat can carry a maximum of 8 people - | |||
==Upgrades== | ==Upgrades== | ||
Upgrades can be bought from the [[Mod Shop|Aerial Mod Shop]]. | Upgrades can be bought from the [[Mod Shop|Aerial Mod Shop]]. The WY-55 Hellcat Supports: | ||
*Up to level 2 Hull upgrades | *Up to level 2 Hull upgrades | ||
*Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades | *Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades | ||
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*Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades | *Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades | ||
*Transponder Upgrade | *Transponder Upgrade | ||
==Ownership== | ==Ownership== | ||
This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at various locations across the island. | This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at various locations across the island. | ||
===Purchase and Rent=== | ===Purchase and Rent=== | ||
*[[Aviation Dealership]] at [[Altis International Airport]] | *[[Aviation Dealership]] at [[Altis International Airport]] | ||
*[[Con Air]] | *[[Con Air]] | ||
* | * | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Civilian=== | ===Civilian=== | ||
*Green | *Green | ||
*Black | *Black | ||
*Rebel Black | *Rebel Black | ||
===Police=== | ===Police=== | ||
*[[National Police Air Service]] (NPAS) | *[[National Police Air Service]] (NPAS) | ||
===Poseidon=== | ===Poseidon=== | ||
*[[The Poseidon Cartel|Poseidon]] Camo | *[[The Poseidon Cartel|Poseidon]] Camo | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Hellcat appears to be based off the "AW159 Wildcat" manufactured by AgustaWestland and Leonardo | *The Hellcat appears to be based off the "AW159 Wildcat" manufactured by AgustaWestland and Leonardo | ||
* | * | ||
[[Category:General]] | [[Category:General]] | ||
[[Category:Vehicles]] | [[Category:Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Helicopters]] | [[Category:Helicopters]] | ||
[[Category:Altis Life]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:06, 22 April 2021
The WY-55 Hellcat was initially designed and operated as a Multi-Role Utility Helicopter for the AAF forces. Surplus helicopters quickly found themselves pressed into use by Civilians, Poseidon and Police alike, not due to their multi-role nature but due to the fact every Hellcat came fitted with a powerful thermal imaging camera making them great for recon purposes.
| Type: | Helicopter |
| Legal Status: | Legal |
| Trunk Space: | 200 |
| Max Speed: | 293 km/h |
| Fuel Capacity: | 742 |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Armour Rating: | 40 |
Overview
The Hellcat initially was designed as a Multi-Role helicopter for the AAF carrying out transport and observation roles. Due to their sluggish nature they are outclassed by both the MH-9 and PO-30 for transportation and have found themselves the helicopter of choice for any recon or observation operations.
- Roles:
- Recon
- Transport
Design
The Hellcat is a twin-engine helicopter with decent armour around the frame of the helicopter. The weight of the armour and extra engine has heavily reduced it manoeuvrability when compared to an MH-9 or PO-30 however the front based thermal imaging camera has more than made up for these drawbacks.
Features
- Armouring across the air frame
- Countermeasure launchers
- Thermal Imaging Camera
Notable Traits
- Powerful Thermal Imaging Camera with a very very good range.
- Fitted with a winch the Hellcat is able to slingload the following:
Mobility
- Due to the extra weight the hellcat is not very manoeuvrable at high speed
- The engines can take time to respond to inputs - Planning ahead is important
Crew Capacity
- The Hellcat can carry a maximum of 8 people - 2 Crew and 6 Passengers
Upgrades
Upgrades can be bought from the Aerial Mod Shop. The WY-55 Hellcat Supports:
- Up to level 2 Hull upgrades
- Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades
- Up to level 2 Main Rotor upgrades
- Up to level 2 Tail Rotor upgrades
- Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades
- Transponder Upgrade
Ownership
This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at various locations across the island.
Purchase and Rent
Variants
Civilian
- Green
- Black
- Rebel Black
Police
- National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Poseidon
- Poseidon Camo
Trivia
- The Hellcat appears to be based off the "AW159 Wildcat" manufactured by AgustaWestland and Leonardo