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AH-73 Wyvern

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The AH-73 Wyvern was the first helicopter gunship to dispense with cockpit windows in favour of a helmet mounted display, which enabled greater armouring of the cockpit, as well as improving visibilty. Powered by two turboshaft engines driving co-axial rotor blades, it has a top speed of 270kt, as well as a high degree of manuverability. Pilot survivability is enhanced by the use of an escape capsule.

Armament consists of 4 underwing hardpoints, a nose mounted 12.5mm 3-barrelled machine gun and a belly mounted 40mm cannon with dual-feed AP and HE shells.
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Nice. NOTAR or double rotor?