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Helicopter for sale! Low mileage. Original owner. (Open, MT, IC)

Saint Uriel
21-05-2005, 04:09
The Holy Republic of Saint Uriel proudly offers this rotary wing aircraft (helicopter) for sale to the highest approved bidder. The A-77 Archangel is the "workhorse" of the Saint Uriel Defense Force (SUDF) air division and is recognised internationally as a symbol of Saint Uriel's commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster relief. It has been flown in over 280 domestic and international rescue missions. The blue and gold uniformed men and women who ride this angel of mercy have saved numerous lives from Saint Uriel's frequent natural disasters and brought aid to those in need abroad.

You are bidding on complete license and rights to the plans, research, specification, production, modification, and ownership of this aircraft (Saint Uriel reserves the right to keep and maintain our fleet of 100). With your successful bid, you will also receive five new, complete airworthy A-77's, adorned with your nation's markings or insignia, ready for service.

Please note that this aircraft is designed as a high-speed, heavy cargo medevac or refugee/troop transport. It comes with no weapons and is not intended for combat. It does have some defensive capabilities. However, once you own it, you may modify it as you wish.

SUDF - A77 (Archangel)
Overview: The Archangel is a dual tandem blade rotary wing aircraft originally designed for medevac missions, but has also proven to be an excellent troop/equipment transport.

SPECS
Length - 46 ft (14.02m)
Width - 13 ft (3.96m)
Height - 21 ft (6.40 m)

Powerplant: Two Marsell K89-455 engines, with backup generator for electrical systems

Rotar system: Three reinforced fibreglass blades per each of two hubs. Blade circumference is 65 ft (19.81 m). Speed is 250 rpm. Blades fold automatically.

Weight: Empty - 25,000lbs Max Gross - 60,000lbs

Performance at max weight of 60,000lbs: cruise speed - 160 knots
Rate of climb 1,590 ft/min (484.6 metres/min)
Range without refueling - 600 nautical miles
Service ceiling - 14,000 ft (4267 metres)

Crew compliment: cockpit seats - 2, can carry 45 personnel, or 31 stretchers

Armament: Reinforced up-armored side panels and bullet proof glass. Bay door can be fixed with a machine gun of various calibres.

Technology: State of the art GPS, radar, tracking, radar warning systems, missle approach systems, all frequency radio and satellite communication systems. Comes with surgical suite (removable) for medevac with refrigeration unit (for blood bank) and all modern trauma equipment.


Interested? Please contact Mr. Zachary McAndrews, Saint Uriel Prefect of Trade or Gen. Wilhelm Gracer, SUDF commander. **Please submit all bids in USD** Thank you.
Saint Uriel
21-05-2005, 12:01
bumpy
Saint Uriel
21-05-2005, 21:06
One last bump for the evening (someone bid on this thing, we need the cash ;) )