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Cartel anti shipping Helicopters

Started by chrisonord, August 09, 2011, 06:59:19 AM

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chrisonord

August 09, 2011, 06:59:19 AM
Due to the rise in patrol boats owned by the Honduras navy, and the subsequent rise in seizures of Cartel assets, the Cartel has converted several of its assault/gunship helicopters for the anti shipping role. These helicopters have been equiped with a new sensor suite, larger fuel tanks and given the capability to fire guided missiles. One such helicopter is a heavily modified Mil Mi-24 A, gutted and completely refitted with an additional 25 mm cannon, air to air missiles for self defence, surface detection sensors, and the ability to fire several different short to mid range air to surface/ship missiles. These missiles do not have to be able to destroy large vessels,as it is mainly fast patrol boats that are causing the problems. The helecopters are also tasked with escorting cartel shipping and "delivery boats" beyond the Honduras navies juristiction. The other type of helicopter converted and also very suited to the role is the Kamov Ka-29, armed with a large calibre cannon brought over from its assault duties, it also carries auxiliary fuel tanks 2 anti ship missiles and 2 air to air missiles. The helicopter in the picture was previously fitted with pintle machine guns, and as yet has not had its windows replaced due to the haste in which it was needed in its new role.












Cheers,
Chris.
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

NARSES2

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August 09, 2011, 07:27:43 AM
Nice work Chris
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Taiidantomcat

#2
August 12, 2011, 08:27:30 AM
That KA-29 is scary armed!  :wacko: Great camo on the hind too. You have a very good eye for camo  :thumbsup:
"Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality." -Jules de Gaultier

"My model is right! It's the real world that's wrong!" -global warming scientist

An armor guy, who builds airplanes almost exclusively, that he converts to space fighters-- all while admiring ship models.

Rheged

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August 12, 2011, 08:33:10 AM
Most impressive.   I see that the Chorley Borough Council are making a guest appearance once more.  Perhaps your next opus could be an armed  CBC  anti vandal patrol  aircraft    (They don't like it up 'em you know!    as someone once said ) 
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

GTX

#4
August 12, 2011, 01:34:19 PM
 :thumbsup:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

chrisonord

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August 12, 2011, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: Rheged on August 12, 2011, 08:33:10 AM
Most impressive.   I see that the Chorley Borough Council are making a guest appearance once more.  Perhaps your next opus could be an armed  CBC  anti vandal patrol  aircraft    (They don't like it up 'em you know!    as someone once said ) 
It is Chorley Borough council that is in need of one of those missiles stuck up their proverbial to be honest :rolleyes: :lol:
but that is for another thread/forum. I need to find some more aircraft to be used in the maritme strike role too.
Chris.
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!
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