OH-94 Tillamook Scout

== Overview ==
Originally proposed as a block II upgrade to the existing MH93 Tillamook, the OH-94 was brought into service to further push the helicopter into the role of a light scout aircraft. As a result, the lifespan of the V-60 King Cobra was extended, as plans to retire it in favor of the existing MH93 due to doctrinal overlap were no longer a concern. 
As the MH-93 was initially intended to be a scout helicopter, the addition of offensive firepower and squad-sized transportation capabilities quickly pushed it beyond its mission set. Marines often preferred traveling in the MH93 due to its increased speed, maneuverability, and firepower. Inversely, the V-60 was known to be sluggish, less reliable in tight terrain, and more susceptible to being struck by enemy anti-aircraft weapons. 
== Features ==
The OH-94 resembles the MH-93 in nearly every way, save for the removal of the 20mm cannon in favor of an upgraded targeting and surveillance suite. This allows the WSO to access a 25x magnification camera for long distance aerial reconnaissance. In addition, two Firehound ATGM rockets are given to the WSO for anti-vehicle duties against light and medium armor. The pilot controls four Chameleon smoke rockets, meant to obscure landing sites or provide smokescreens for maneuvering infantry during a battle. In addition, the internal passenger capacity was reduced, strictly allowing only 4 Marine passengers to board at once. 
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