V-44X Blackfish
The V-44X Blackfish is one of the most expensive aerial vehicles available on Altis. 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. It also provides unparalleled manoeuvrability with its unique ability to perform pylon turns or merely hover in place. The huge internal storage allows for transportation of vehicles in the vehicle transport variant or up to 32 fully armed soldiers with supplies in the infantry transport variant.
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| Type: | VTOL |
| Legal Status: | Legal |
| Trunk Space: | 1000 |
| Max Speed: | 550 km/h |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1000 |
| Seats: | 36 |
| Armour Rating: | 400 |
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| Type: | VTOL |
| Legal Status: | Legal |
| Trunk Space: | 250 |
| Max Speed: | 550 km/h |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1000 |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Armour Rating: | 400 |
Overview
The V-44X Blackfish is a VTOL transport aircraft that was used by Pacific NATO forces during the Stratis war. After the war, local salesman stripped the VTOL of its guns and cannons. They were then added to the Aviation Dealership at the Altis International Airport.
Roles
- Vehicle transport
- Infantry transport
- Cargo transport
- National Police Air Service operations
Design
The V-44X Blackfish is a large VTOL vehicle and is easily recognizable by its wings with added rotors, These rotors allow the aircraft to vertically take off and land when the rotors are located in a upwards position. When the rotors point forward It generates a lot of forward thrust allowing the aircraft to fly with a speed of 550 km/h
Features
- Ability to transport either vehicles or infantry.
- 35x zoom camera (operated by the co pilot) with the potential for adding thermal vision.
Mobility
- The V-44X Blackfish travels at a top speed of 550 km/h.
- VTOL function allows for easy take off and landing.
Crew Capacity
- Allows up to 4 crew members in its cockpit.
- The infantry variant allows up to 32 passengers in the back of the aircraft.
Upgrades
Upgrades can be bought from the Aerial Mod Shop. The V-44X Blackfish Supports:
- Transponder Upgrade
- Thermal Camera Upgrade
Ownership
This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at various locations across the island.
Purchase and Rent
Variants
There are two different variants when it comes to the V-44X Blackfish, these are:
- V-44X Blackfish Vehicle transport.
- V-44X Blackfish Infantry transport
Skins
Just like any other vehicle on Altis the V-44X Blackfish has various skins depending on the faction. These are the skins currently available:
Civilians
- Green (Default Green Variant)
- Dark (Custom Variant)
Poseidon
- Green (Default Green Variant)
Police
- Police Blue (Default Blue Variant)
Trivia
- The Blackfish appears to be based on an enlarged version of the real-life Bell Boeing "V-22 Osprey" currently in use by both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.