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| − | The '''Vulture Gunship''' is a VTOL ship used by the Imperial Navy Manufactured on many worlds. It is armed with a Chin-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]] and various weapons mounted in pairs on 4 under-wing hardpoints. Alternatively external fuel tanks may be fitted to increase flight time. The Vulture Gunship is most often used in a support role, supplementing the | + | The '''Vulture Gunship''' is a VTOL ship used by the Imperial Navy Manufactured on many worlds. It is armed with a Chin-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]] and various weapons mounted in pairs on 4 under-wing hardpoints. Alternatively external fuel tanks may be fitted to increase flight time. The Vulture Gunship is most often used in a support role, supplementing the [[Valkyrie]]'s lack of hard-hitting fire power. A flight of Valkyrie's will often be escorted by a single Vulture Gunship which will attack the tougher targets such as tanks and AA installations to protect the more fragile Valkyries. They often remain after the Valkyries' passengers have disembarked and the transports retreated to act in a direct air support role, aiding the drop troops in tougher fire fights. |
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Revision as of 10:25, 26 May 2009
Template:Ambiguous The Vulture Gunship is a VTOL ship used by the Imperial Navy Manufactured on many worlds. It is armed with a Chin-mounted Heavy Bolter and various weapons mounted in pairs on 4 under-wing hardpoints. Alternatively external fuel tanks may be fitted to increase flight time. The Vulture Gunship is most often used in a support role, supplementing the Valkyrie's lack of hard-hitting fire power. A flight of Valkyrie's will often be escorted by a single Vulture Gunship which will attack the tougher targets such as tanks and AA installations to protect the more fragile Valkyries. They often remain after the Valkyries' passengers have disembarked and the transports retreated to act in a direct air support role, aiding the drop troops in tougher fire fights.
| Type | Attack gunship | Operational Ceiling | 11,000m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | Vulture | Max Speed | 1100kph |
| Forge World of Origin | Mars, Voss, Artemia, Estaban VII, Agripinaa, Phaeton, Lucius | Range | 2,000km in atmosphere |
| Known Patterns | I-X | Main Armament | Nose mounted Heavy bolter |
| Crew | Pilot, weapons operator | Secondary Armament | 4x under wing hardpoints for various weapon systems |
| Powerplant | 1x F200-KW4 Afterburning Vector-Turbojet | Main Ammunition | 200 rounds |
| Weight | 9 tonnes empty | Secondary Ammunition | Varies by weapon type |
| Length | 19.2m | Armour | |
| Wingspan | 14.2m | Superstructure | 75mm |
| Height | 4.9m | Hull | 75mm |
