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The MH-9 Hummingbird was initially designed for NATO as a light transport and recon helicopter. | The MH-9 Hummingbird was initially designed for NATO as a light transport and recon helicopter. It found popularity with the residents of [[Altis]] once it became commercially available due to its great handling, cheap price and quick acceleration due to its lightweight body. It found use across all the [[Factions]] on the island for the same reasons as above. | ||
{{Vehicle | {{Vehicle | ||
| Image = | | Image = Hummingbird.png | ||
| VehName = MH-9 Hummingbird | | VehName = MH-9 Hummingbird | ||
| VehicleType = Helicopter | | VehicleType = Helicopter | ||
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| ClassName = B_Heli_Light_01_F | | ClassName = B_Heli_Light_01_F | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The MH-9 Hummingbird is a single engine helicopter that has been in service for years and years. | The MH-9 Hummingbird is a single engine helicopter that has been in service for years and years. It's cheap production and ease of assembly has led to it becoming one of the most mass produced helicopters ever. | ||
===Roles=== | |||
*Recon | |||
*Transportation | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The MH-9 Hummingbird was designed to be cheap and mass produced by saving in almost any area, notably by removing the doors from the main body of the air frame. | The MH-9 Hummingbird was designed to be cheap and mass produced by saving in almost any area, notably by removing the doors from the main body of the air frame. Due to the cheap construction materials used, the MH-9 Hummingbird doesn't offer much protection to its systems or occupants. | ||
===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
*Due to its small footprint, the MH-9 Hummingbird can be incredibly difficult to spot visually | *Due to its small footprint, the MH-9 Hummingbird can be incredibly difficult to spot visually | ||
*Due to the design of the engine and rotors, the MH-9 Hummingbird can also be very difficult to hear unless you are fairly close to it. | *Due to the design of the engine and rotors, the MH-9 Hummingbird can also be very difficult to hear unless you are fairly close to it. | ||
===Notable Traits=== | ===Notable Traits=== | ||
*Is fitted with a winch capable of slingloading either a [[Kart]] or [[Quadbike]] | *Is fitted with a winch capable of slingloading either a [[Kart]] or [[Quadbike]] | ||
*Passengers sitting on the benches are able to fire their weapons in a 180 degree arc | *Passengers sitting on the benches are able to fire their weapons in a 180 degree arc | ||
===Mobility=== | ===Mobility=== | ||
*The MH-9 Hummingbird has the best manoeuvrability out of any helicopter available on [[Altis]] | *The MH-9 Hummingbird has the best manoeuvrability out of any helicopter available on [[Altis]] | ||
*The lightness of the air frame means it can reach its top speed fairly quickly | *The lightness of the air frame means it can reach its top speed fairly quickly | ||
===Crew Capacity=== | ===Crew Capacity=== | ||
*Has a Maximum capacity of 4 without any installed benches - 2 Crew and 2 Passengers | *Has a Maximum capacity of 4 without any installed benches - 2 Crew and 2 Passengers | ||
*Has a Maximum capacity of 8 with side benches installed - 2 Crew, 2 Passengers and 4 Bench seats. | *Has a Maximum capacity of 8 with side benches installed - 2 Crew, 2 Passengers and 4 Bench seats. | ||
==Upgrades== | ==Upgrades== | ||
Upgrades can be bought from the [[ | Upgrades can be bought from the [[Mod Shop|Aerial Mod Shop]]. The MH-9 Hummingbird Supports: | ||
*Up to level 1 Hull upgrades | *Up to level 1 Hull upgrades | ||
*Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades | *Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades | ||
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*Up to level 3 Tail Rotor upgrades | *Up to level 3 Tail Rotor upgrades | ||
*Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades | *Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades | ||
* | *Side Benches 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=== | |||
=== | |||
*Black | *Black | ||
*Blue | *Blue | ||
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*Rebel Digital | *Rebel Digital | ||
*Wasp | *Wasp | ||
*Fracture (Community Skin) | |||
===Police=== | ===Police=== | ||
*[[National Police Air Service]] (NPAS) | *[[National Police Air Service]] (NPAS) | ||
*Unmarked (See Civilian Variants) | *Unmarked (See Civilian Variants) | ||
===National Health Service=== | ===National Health Service=== | ||
*[[NHS Air Rescue|Air Rescue]] | *[[NHS Air Rescue|Air Rescue]] | ||
===Poseidon=== | |||
=== | |||
*[[The Poseidon Cartel|Poseidon]] Camo | *[[The Poseidon Cartel|Poseidon]] Camo | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The main air frame appears to be based on the "MD-500" style of Helicopters manufactured by Hughes Helicopters, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and MD Helicopters | *The main air frame appears to be based on the "MD-500" style of Helicopters manufactured by Hughes Helicopters, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and MD Helicopters | ||
*The capabilities of the MH-9 Hummingbird appear to be heavily based upon the "MH-6 Little Bird" manufactured by MD Helicopters and Hughes Helicopters | *The capabilities of the MH-9 Hummingbird appear to be heavily based upon the "MH-6 Little Bird" manufactured by MD Helicopters and Hughes Helicopters | ||
[[Category:General]] | |||
[[Category:Vehicles]] | |||
[[Category:Helicopters]] | |||
[[Category:Altis Life]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 22 April 2021
The MH-9 Hummingbird was initially designed for NATO as a light transport and recon helicopter. It found popularity with the residents of Altis once it became commercially available due to its great handling, cheap price and quick acceleration due to its lightweight body. It found use across all the Factions on the island for the same reasons as above.
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| Type: | Helicopter |
| Legal Status: | Legal |
| Trunk Space: | 90 |
| Max Speed: | 245 km/h |
| Fuel Capacity: | 242 |
| Seats: | 4 - 8 |
| Armour Rating: | 30 |
Overview
The MH-9 Hummingbird is a single engine helicopter that has been in service for years and years. It's cheap production and ease of assembly has led to it becoming one of the most mass produced helicopters ever.
Roles
- Recon
- Transportation
Design
The MH-9 Hummingbird was designed to be cheap and mass produced by saving in almost any area, notably by removing the doors from the main body of the air frame. Due to the cheap construction materials used, the MH-9 Hummingbird doesn't offer much protection to its systems or occupants.
Features
- Due to its small footprint, the MH-9 Hummingbird can be incredibly difficult to spot visually
- Due to the design of the engine and rotors, the MH-9 Hummingbird can also be very difficult to hear unless you are fairly close to it.
Notable Traits
- Is fitted with a winch capable of slingloading either a Kart or Quadbike
- Passengers sitting on the benches are able to fire their weapons in a 180 degree arc
Mobility
- The MH-9 Hummingbird has the best manoeuvrability out of any helicopter available on Altis
- The lightness of the air frame means it can reach its top speed fairly quickly
Crew Capacity
- Has a Maximum capacity of 4 without any installed benches - 2 Crew and 2 Passengers
- Has a Maximum capacity of 8 with side benches installed - 2 Crew, 2 Passengers and 4 Bench seats.
Upgrades
Upgrades can be bought from the Aerial Mod Shop. The MH-9 Hummingbird Supports:
- Up to level 1 Hull upgrades
- Up to level 2 Fuel upgrades
- Up to level 3 Winch upgrades
- Up to level 3 Main Rotor upgrades
- Up to level 3 Tail Rotor upgrades
- Up to level 3 Lockpick Upgrades
- Side Benches Upgrade
- Transponder Upgrade
Ownership
This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at various locations across the island.
Purchase and Rent
Variants
Civilian
- Black
- Blue
- Red
- Digi Green
- Blueline
- Elliptical
- Furious
- Jeans Blue
- Speedy Redline
- Sunset
- Vrana
- Waves Blue
- Rebel Digital
- Wasp
- Fracture (Community Skin)
Police
- National Police Air Service (NPAS)
- Unmarked (See Civilian Variants)
National Health Service
Poseidon
- Poseidon Camo
Trivia
- The main air frame appears to be based on the "MD-500" style of Helicopters manufactured by Hughes Helicopters, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and MD Helicopters
- The capabilities of the MH-9 Hummingbird appear to be heavily based upon the "MH-6 Little Bird" manufactured by MD Helicopters and Hughes Helicopters