EC-2 Samson

The EC-2 Samson is a multipurpose VTOL aircraft designed and developed by Eurocopter. It is used by civilian security forces and emergency services, to transport cargo and personnel to and from isolated sites.
== Overview ==
The Samson has an overall length of 15.9 meters, with a wingspan of 14.99 meters. It is propelled by a transverse pair of ducted fan tiltrotor nacelles, each with a pair of counter-rotating coaxial rotors. Both tiltrotors are capable of leaning backwards and forwards independently. The aircraft is incredibly robust, able to operate reliably in a variety of extreme environments with minimal maintenance.
The Samson's cargo area is accessed by two sliding doors on either side of the fuselage, and contains 12 passenger seats, each equipped with four-point restraints. Additional storage for weapons and equipment is provided by overhead lockers and bulkhead-mounted racks. In addition to its internal storage capacity, the EC-2 features an underside sling point, allowing for the transport of outsize cargo and heavy vehicles.
The cockpit is separated from the cargo area by a bulkhead, with access between the two provided by a pressure hatch. In the event of an uncontrollable depressurization, there are emergency breathing masks plumbed to each of the four cabin seats. All seats have four-point restraints. Flight controls are of a conventional type unchanged since the late 20th century, comprising a cyclic stick, a collective lever, and anti-torque pedals.
Unlike its military counterpart, the civilian Samson is not armored against weapons fire, however the aircraft still sees frequent use by rebels and pirates, due to its ubiquity and ease of maintenance.