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== | ==Overview== | ||
The Taru | The Mi-290 Taru is a rarely seen sight across [[Altis]] due to the illegal nature and high cost of the Helicopter. There are currently 3 variants available if you know where to go, these being the Transport, Bench and Fuel variants. | ||
*'''Roles:''' | |||
**Passenger Transport | |||
**Cargo Transport | |||
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=== Features === | ==Design== | ||
The Taru features 2 Coaxial rotors removing the need for a tail rotor allowing all its power to be dedicated towards stability and lifting. Using a unique modular design, the Taru is able to connect different "Pods" to alter its role. | |||
===Features=== | |||
* Armouring across the air frame | *Armouring across the air frame | ||
* Countermeasure launchers | *Countermeasure launchers | ||
* Large passenger / Cargo section | *Large passenger / Cargo section | ||
=== Notable Traits === | ===Notable Traits=== | ||
* Incredibly Loud - Easy to detect from range. | *Incredibly Loud - Easy to detect from range. | ||
=== Mobility === | ===Mobility=== | ||
* The Taru is much more stable due to its rotor design | *The Taru is much more stable due to its rotor design | ||
* Due to the large air frame it is considerably less manoeuvrable than other helicopters. | *Due to the large air frame it is considerably less manoeuvrable than other helicopters. | ||
=== Crew Capacity === | ===Crew Capacity=== | ||
* The Taru Transport can carry a maximum of 19 people - 3 Crew and 16 Passengers | *The Taru Transport can carry a maximum of 19 people - 3 Crew and 16 Passengers | ||
* The Taru Bench can carry a maximum of 11 People - 3 Crew and 8 Passengers | *The Taru Bench can carry a maximum of 11 People - 3 Crew and 8 Passengers | ||
* The Taru Fuel can carry a maximum of 3 People - 3 Crew only. | *The Taru Fuel can carry a maximum of 3 People - 3 Crew only. | ||
== Upgrades == | ==Upgrades== | ||
None of the Taru variants can be upgraded at the [[Helicopter Mod Shop]]. | None of the Taru variants can be upgraded at the [[Helicopter Mod Shop]]. | ||
== Ownership == | ==Ownership== | ||
This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at the rebel air store known as [[Con Air]]. | This vehicle is available to rent or purchase at the rebel air store known as [[Con Air]]. | ||
=== Purchase and Rent === | ===Purchase and Rent=== | ||
* [[Con Air]] | *[[Con Air]] | ||
* | * | ||
== Variants == | ==Variants== | ||
=== Civilian === | ===Civilian=== | ||
* Camoflauge | *Camoflauge | ||
* Gray Camo (Bench Variant only) | *Gray Camo (Bench Variant only) | ||
=== National Health Service === | ===National Health Service=== | ||
* [[NHS Air Rescue|Air Rescue]] | *[[NHS Air Rescue|Air Rescue]] | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Huron appears to be based off the "CH-47 Chinook". | *The Huron appears to be based off the "CH-47 Chinook". | ||
* | * | ||