Dragonfly Attack Helicopter

A unique and iconic design, the Dragonfly sports a pair of intermeshing rotors for maximum lift capacity with a lower noise level, the Dragonfly is (alongside the Raider) a symbol of EuF airpower to the masses, and is instantly recognizable to laymen. Armed with a chin mounted 20mm autocannon, and over 3000kg of missiles and rockets in concealed weapon bays or outrigged pylons, the Dragonfly is capable of striking at targets far above its weight class through sheer weight of fire.
The Dragonfly requires a crew of two, one pilot and one gunner, and can be launched from various different platforms, from airfields to aircraft carriers. One notable feature of the Dragonfly is that, at the press of a button, both rotors can be automatically folded back over the length of the aircraft. The image of the helicopter at rest, with both sets of blades folded over like wings is what led to it’s official designation.
Capable of high speeds, and tight maneuvers, the Dragonfly uses its top speed and small radar profile to avoid interception, as its light armour is only barely resistant to small arms fire. As Dragonfly pilots are aware of this vulnerability, they make great efforts to avoid areas where they may be ambushed by infantry or vehicles, as the impressive maneuverability of the vehicle suffers as it begins to take fire.
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