Sigma AU Spotlight - GHI VTOL-G7 Thunder Dragon

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AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Aircraft Designation: GHI VTOL-G7 "Donnerdrache"
Manufacturer: German Heavy Industries (GHI)
Chief Designer: Hauptingenieur Heinrich von Stahlkreuz


GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The GHI VTOL-G7 "Donnerdrache" is a next-generation vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) gunship developed for multi-role tactical deployment. Drawing on the combat-proven legacy of gunships like the AC-130 while incorporating advanced VTOL technology, the Donnerdrache offers unmatched versatility in both close air support (CAS) and transport roles. Designed for high-intensity combat zones, the Donnerdrache is equipped with an array of weaponry and alternate configurations, ranging from heavily armed gunship roles to humanitarian missions such as mobile hospital deployment.


SPECIFICATIONS

Engines and Propulsion

  • Engine Type:
    4x GHI VT-1400 Hybrid Jetpulse Engines (2 for forward flight, 2 for VTOL operations)
  • Thrust Rating (per engine): 20,000 lbs vertical lift capacity each
  • VTOL Mode: Fully tiltable engine nacelles for vertical takeoff and landing, capable of transitioning to forward flight mode within 10 seconds
  • Maximum Flight Altitude: 45,000 feet (operational)
  • Cruise Speed: 300 knots
  • Top Speed (forward flight): 350 knots
  • Hovering Capability: Fully stable in combat hover up to 25,000 feet
  • Range: 1,500 nautical miles (combat load), 1,800 nautical miles (transport mode)

CREW CAPACITY

  • Standard Crew:

    • Pilot (1): Cockpit (Left Seat)
    • Co-Pilot/Weapons Officer (1): Cockpit (Right Seat)
    • Navigator (1): Mission Control Room
    • Weapons Systems Operators (4): Mission Control Room
    • Flight Engineer (1): Engineering Station (monitor engines and systems)
    • Loadmaster/Logistics Officer (2): Cargo Hold
  • Total Standard Crew: 10 personnel

  • Maximum Crew Capacity (Mission-Specific): 14 personnel (with additional mission specialists)


CARGO AND LIFT CAPACITY

  • Internal Cargo Hold Capacity: 40,000 lbs
  • External Lift Capacity (VTOL mode): 55,000 lbs (maximum lift)
  • Dimensions of Cargo Bay: 40 feet (L) x 10 feet (W) x 8 feet (H)
  • Troop Capacity: 40 fully equipped soldiers or up to 30 stretchers (medical evac configuration)
  • Vehicle Capacity: 2x light armored vehicles (standard configuration) or 1x medium armored vehicle

ARMAMENTS (STANDARD COMBAT CONFIGURATION)

Primary Armaments:

  • 1x 105mm Howitzer Cannon (mounted on port side, retractable for stowage)

    • Effective Range: 11 km
    • Rate of Fire: 6-8 rounds per minute
    • 32 rounds carried standard, 12 APFSDS, 6 APHE, 6 HE, 6 nuclear yield
  • 2x 30mm Autocannon (mounted on belly below fuselage and above fuselage between wings)

    • Effective Range: 3.5 km
    • Rate of Fire: 1200 rounds per minute
    • 200rnd belts, 6 reserve
  • 3x 20mm Gatling Guns (side-mounted on fuselage, port and starboard, rear between twintail)

    • Effective Range: 2.5 km
    • Rate of Fire: 3,000 rounds per minute
    • 500rnd belts, 10 reserve

Air-to-Ground Missiles:

  • 6x AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles (wing-mounted pylons, 3 per wing)

    • Effective Range: 8 km
  • 4x Hydra-70 Rocket Pods (2 per wing)

    • Effective Range: 2-7 km

Air-to-Air Defense:

  • 2x AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles (wing-mounted, 1 per wing)

    • Effective Range: 20 km

ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS

1. MEDICAL EVACUATION / MOBILE HOSPITAL

  • Designation: VTOL-G7-MED
  • Medical Staff: Up to 6 medical personnel
  • Capacity: 30 stretchers with life support systems
  • Special Equipment:
    • Surgical station
    • Mobile ICU
    • Defibrillators, oxygen stations, medical storage

2. TROOP TRANSPORT

  • Designation: VTOL-G7-TROOP
  • Capacity: 40 fully equipped soldiers with rapid deployment gear
  • Configuration: Bench seating with overhead storage and quick-release harnesses
  • Special Features:
    • Fast-rope insertion capability
    • Rear ramp deployment for vehicle offload
    • Automated turret suppression for hot-zone landings

3. ELECTRONIC WARFARE / INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR)

  • Designation: VTOL-G7-ISR
  • Crew: 4 EW/ISR specialists
  • Special Equipment:
    • Signal interception and jamming modules
    • Advanced radar, thermal, and electro-optical sensors
    • Communications relay systems for battlefield management
    • Remote drone deployment system

ARMAMENT CONFIGURATIONS

1. HEAVY GUNSHIP

  • Armament:
    • 1x 105mm Howitzer
    • 1x 40mm Bofors Cannon
    • 2x 30mm Autocannons
    • 3x 20mm Autocannons
    • 4x AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
    • 2x AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles

2. AIR SUPERIORITY/INTERDICTION

  • Armament:
    • 8x AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles
    • 8x AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles (short-range)
    • 5x 30mm Autocannon

3. CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS)

  • Armament:
    • 5x 20mm Autocannon
    • 6x Hydra-70 Rocket Pods
    • 4x AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles
    • 2x AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

  • Countermeasures:

    • Advanced infrared (IR) and radar-guided missile warning system
    • Flare and chaff dispensers
    • Radar jamming and spoofing modules
    • Active electronic warfare (EW) suite
  • Armor:

    • Reinforced titanium and composite armor plating (rated against up to 30mm autocannon fire)
    • Cockpit: Armored bullet-resistant glass

ADDITIONAL SYSTEMS

  • Avionics:

    • Full suite of GHI's proprietary mission management software
    • Auto-hover and terrain-following flight modes
    • Advanced targeting system with laser-guided precision
    • Integrated communication uplink with ground forces
  • Navigation:

    • GPS/INS hybrid system with redundant backups
    • Advanced terrain-following radar for low-altitude missions
    • Night-vision and thermal imaging compatibility

DOCUMENT ISSUED BY:
Hauptingenieur Heinrich von Stahlkreuz
Lead Design Engineer, German Heavy Industries (GHI)
Date: [CLASSIFIED]
Distribution: Authorized military personnel only.

WARNING: Unauthorized disclosure of this document will result in immediate court-martial and criminal prosecution.

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