AV-90B Buzzard Jumpjet

The AV-90B Jumpjet was the primary aircraft used for close air support (CAS) by the USCM Aerospace Corps, serving as the spiritual successor to previous dedicated attack helicopters. The aircraft was designed by Armat Battlefield Systems CEO and pilot Cravitus to fill the close air support gap of the Aerospace Corps left by the retirement of the V56C. 
== Background ==
Following in the footsteps of the MH93 Tillamook coming into service in late 2193, the AV-90B Jumpjet was pressed into service as a part of the Aerospace Corps modernization effort. While the MH93 Tillamook briefly took over the V-60 King Cobra’s role of transportation, the AV-90B Jumpjet slid into the role as an airframe capable of completing CAS missions. 
Following the re-induction of the V-60 King Cobra into the Aerospace Division, the AV-90B was retired and put into storage, though it is still occasionally flown over Kiowa Valley. 
== Design ==
=== Airframe ===
The AV-90B is centered around its powerful 20mm rotary gun, which is designed to shred infantry and light armored vehicles with ease. The pilot and copilot are surrounded by a reinforced titanium tub and ballistic glass for protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. 
The aircraft utilizes a high-set anhedral wing design along with dual vertical stabilizers to improve maneuverability at low speeds. Several pylons are mounted underneath each wing, capable of supporting mass amounts of ordnance. 
=== Avionics ===
The jumpjet features advanced ground tracking radar systems to enhance the ability of the pilot to navigate terrain at low altitudes. The copilot is capable of accessing an upgraded television surveillance suite with enhanced optical zoom for ground target identification. 
=== Powerplant ===
The AV-90B utilizes four VTOL thrusters located along the vehicle’s center mass to generate lift without the need for a runway. Additional turbofan engines on the rear of the aircraft allow it to reach supersonic speeds with ease. 
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JJMarine.png|Standard AV90B
JJOpfor.png|OPFOR AV90B