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AW101 Merlin ASW/Transport Helicopter

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BACKGROUND

The Merlin medium lift helicopter is a variant of the EH101 helicopter developed by AgustaWestland (formerly EH Industries). Italy and Great Britain signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 1979 to develop a medium lift helicopter with Agusta and GKN Westland forming a joint venture company, EH Industries, to manage the EH101 development. Agusta and GKN Westland Helicopters merged to form AgustaWestland in February 2001. The Merlin’s primary roles are that of anti-surface ship and submarine warfare, tracking and surveillance, amphibious operations and search-and-rescue missions. It has been designed to be operated from Royal Navy Type 22, (Broadsword,) and Type 23, (Duke,) Class frigates, Invincible Class aircraft carriers and various amphibious warfare ships and land bases. The HM Mk 1 Merlin first entered service with the UK Royal Navy in December 1998, with the first squadron of Merlins being formed in October 2001 at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. February 2002 saw the Merlin completing sea trials on the HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier, whilst operational flight trials took place on HMS Lancaster, (a Type 23 Frigate). 44 Royal Navy Merlins were completed in November 2002 and deployed to units, with the 22 Merlin HC3 medium support helicopters for the UK Royal Air Force also being delivered.

With the formation of a global Unified Forces the Unified Government sought a multi-role helicopter able to operate off of the deck of any class of ship that the Unified Government pressed into service. With its large capability the Merlin was chosen as the primary Naval helicopter for the Unified Naval Forces. As a result more Merlins were manufactured and deployed to Unified Naval Forces ships around the world. The largest concentrations being on the Unified Naval Forces's numerous aircraft carriers to support the F-14A+ Tomcat's. The Merlin is expected to remain in service with the Unified Naval Forces until well into the first quarter of the 21st century.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: Merlin
Vehicle Types: Class: Anti-Submarine/Troop Transport/Logistic Support Helicopter
Manufacturer: Agusta Westland
Crew: 1 Pilot, 1 Co-Pilot/Observer, 1 Winchman; up to 35 fully equipped troops, or 16 stretchers

MDC BY LOCATION: 

(1) Main Body                                   220
    Cockpit Section                              80
    Rear Fuselage                               100
    Main Rotor                                   90
    Rear Blades                                  30

NOTES:

(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely.

SPEEDS:

FLYING:
192 MPH (309 KMPH)

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
6.6m
LENGTH:
22.80m (blades turning)
SERVICE CEILING:
Service Ceiling 4,575m (15,000 feet)
WEIGHTS:
Empty Weight: 8,600kg (18,960lb)
Max Weight: 14,600kg (32188lb)
RANGE:
633 miles (1,019 km)

CARGO:
Cabin able to accomodate up to 35 fully equipped troops, or 16 stretchers. Up to 4,000kg of cargo can be underslung from an external cargo hook.
POWER PLANT:
Three Rolls Royce/Turbomeca RTM 322 three-shaft turbines giving 2,312shp each

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. Hardpoints (4):

Refer to Missile FCS 00 for details.

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE AGUSTA WESTLAND MERLIN:

COMBAT BONUSES FOR AGUSTA WESTLAND MERLIN:

BASIC FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING
Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.
  • 1 attack per melee (plus those of the pilot).
  • Add one additional action/attack at levels three, nine, and fifteen.
  • +1 to strike.
  • +1 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
  • Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.
    		• ADVANCED MERLIN TRAINING
    Advanced training for military pilots.
  • 2 attacks per melee (plus those of the pilot).
  • Add one additional action/attack at levels 3, 6, 11 and 15.
  • +1 to strike
  • +1 to dodge
  • +2 to roll with a punch or fall with an impact, reducing damage by half.
  • Critical strike same as pilot's hand-to-hand.

    • REFERENCES
  • Palladium Books Game Engine and MDC Rules
  • Macross Zero
  • Wikipedia EH-101 Article
  • Background info provided by the Naval Technology Website

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