VC-33 Mom's Kitchen

## VC-33A Mom's Kitchen

The **VC-33A Mom's Kitchen** was a V/STOL light cargo transport aircraft used by the UEDF.

## Background

Entering service during the early stages of the Global Civil War, the VC-33A quickly became a ubiquitous sight. Used by a number of factions during the conflict, the aircraft saw a lot of use as a tactical transport and troop carrier, with its VTOL capabilities allowing it to operate near the frontlines of many conflicts. Because of its applications as a supply transport, it earned the nickname "Mom's Kitchen" from troops, a name that stuck and then was adopted as an official moniker.

The VC-33 was adopted by the UEDF as their standard light transport, largely due to its VTOL capabilities. The craft was used extensively as a transport to and from Macross Island to support the SDF-1 construction project, as well as in other remote locations. It also saw considerable use as a VIP transport. One of the more unusual uses of the aircraft was in transporting personnel to Alaska Base. Due to its VTOL capabilities, the VC-33 could land within the Grand Cannon.

While most VC-33s were destroyed in the Zentraedi Rain of Death, those that survived became invaluable to reconstruction and relief efforts. Its size and capabilities allowed it to operate in areas that other transports couldn't access, even the theoretically VTOL-capable VC-27 Tunny. The VC-33 continued to operate as a cargo craft and troop carrier for the Armies of the Southern Cross and other nations up to the Invid Invasion. It is believed that all examples were destroyed during the Invasion or early occupation.

## Capabilities

The biggest advantage of the VC-33 over comparable tactical transports was its VTOL capability. The craft could take off and land vertically with a full load, although doing such burned a lot of fuel and thus limited its range. As a compromise, the aircraft could operate in a STOL capacity, giving it a greater range. In addition to this, the VC-33 possessed a good rough-field capability, and could also be used for Aircraft carrier supply through VTOL operations; however, it was too large to be stored on a carrier.

Typically, the VC-33 had a range of 7,500 km with a normal load and CTOL operations, but that would be reduced through STOL or VTOL use. Furthermore, the VC-33's range could be extended through the use of in-flight refueling.

The three most common configurations for the VC-33 were as a pure cargo carrier, a VIP transport and as a troop carrier. In the former, the VC-33 could carry 5 metric tons of cargo while retaining its full VTOL capability. In the second, it could transport up to 12 personnel while still retaining the capacity for a ton of cargo. Finally, as a troop transport, the VC-33 could carry up to 25 soldiers with their equipment.

The Mom's Kitchen was completely unarmed and possessed only minimal protection from its hull. It was entirely dependent on escorts in case of an attack.

## Game Statistics

* **Required Rank:** 1

* **Designation:** VC-33A

* **Stats**
	+ **Armour – Light:** 2
	+ **Structure – Light:** 20
	+ **Hardware Points**: Basic
	+ **Speed** – **Flight:** 800 kph / 1.25 km / 125 Ground Units

### Weapons

* **No Melee:** The Mom's Kitchen cannot engage in melee except to make Ramming attacks.

### Features

* **Crew:** The Mom's Kitchen has a crew of 2: 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot. If one crew is missing or injured, then it may still operate but will take penalties to maneuvering and sensor skill rolls.

* **Atmosphere Only:** The Mom's Kitchen can only be used in an Earth-like atmosphere.

* **Passengers:** Instead of cargo, the Mom's Kitchen can carry up to 25 infantry with weapons and equipment.

* **Generic:** The stats for the Mom's Kitchen can be used to represent other utility aircraft.

## Notes

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