| A-15 Orca | |
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| Vehicle statistics | |
| Owner | |
| Vehicle Classification | |
| Vehicle Type | Gunship |
| Faction | Global Defense Initiative |
| Special Modifications | |
| Status | Operational |
Technical specifications[]
The new model of the Orca features two ducted VTOL aerodynes, providing a maximum speed of 400 knots, with a combat range of 482 kilometers, or 1899 kilometers when stripped of combat gear. Its maximum flight altitude is 12 801 meters, with a climb rate of up to 762 meters per minute, with a power to mass ratio of 0.19 lbs/hp.
It is 58.3 ft long, 48 ft wide, and 12.7 ft high, the Orca also utilizes wing warping for enhanced agility inflight. It features a NOTAR (NO TAil Rotor) tail assembly, with a retractable carriage for landing.
The aircraft is crewed by a pilot and a copilot/gunner.
Armament[]
Its armament varies, but is in every way superior to its predecessors, and can be composed of an M230 30mm autocannon with 1200 rounds, Hellfire V rockets, AIM-500 Stinger air to air missiles, AGM-240 Sidearm air-to-ground missiles, AIM-18 Sidewinder air intercept missiles and Hydra 70 unguided air-to-ground rockets. Missiles and rockets are mounted on pylons just below the cockpit. Unfortunately, the standard Orca used by most GDI commanders do not have the autocannon OR the air-to-air missiles: only 6 air-to-ground Sidearm guided missiles. As a result, they are only effective against vehicles and structures and are sitting ducks for any aircraft with air to air capability (Venoms, Stormriders, Firehawks, etc.). The missiles cannot track moving infantry, but will kill most with a single hit.
In addition, the Orca is equipped with HMRD (High Frequency Massive Radiant Disruptor) scanners, allowing it to discharge a pulse, forcing all stealthed units to decloak within a radius for a short period of time.
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