the F.A.N.G.

The F.A.N.G., or Fully Armed Negator Gyrocopter is a lightweight (2200 lbs.), highly stripped down, open-cockpit helicopter that Cobra began to use in 1983 to augment its ground forces with convenient air support when necessary. The F.A.N.G. helicopter has these vehicular capabilities:

85mm Rapid Fire Cannon (a): the primary armament on the F.A.N.G., this rather large firearm is located on a front-mounted 'bubble turret', allowing a 45 degree horizontal/vertical swing. It can be fired to inflict damage per a +5 weapon in a short burst, +6 in a stream of sustained fire.

Flight (a): naturally the primary use for this vehicle, the F.A.N.G. mini-copter is capable of flying at pretty decent speeds - and for quite awhile, too. It can fly at up to intensity 6 air speeds (195 m.p.h.), and may do so for up to 550 miles before it must land for a refueling.

Heat-Seeking Air to Air Rockets (i): the secondary armament on the F.A.N.G., these four missiles can be used to inflict considerable damage to other airborne vessels in its vicinity. These missiles track a target by its heat signature, and inflict intensity 10 damage to whatever they hit.

As well as anything else within striking (near missile) distance.

Passengers: while the F.A.N.G. is mostly a one-man (or one-woman, depending) aircraft, it can haul additional folks in a pinch - though the ride is somewhat uncomfortable. You see, in order to hitch a ride on a F.A.N.G., one must stand on its landing skids and hang on tight...

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