Key Data
Crew: 1 Pilot. Optional 2nd pilot/WEPO and up to 2 door gunners/engineers.
Capacity: 6+2 fully equipped soldiers or 3,593 kg. payload. 4 stretchers.
Dimensions
Length: 11.4 m.
Rotor diameter: 10.4 m.
Height: 4.03 m.
Empty Weight: 2,768 kg.
Max takeoff: 4,350 kg.
Performance
Never exceed speed: 281 km/h in dive.
Cruise speed: 258 km/h.
Range: 673 km.
Combat Range: 230 km with maximum payload.
Service ceiling: 6,000+ m.
Rate of climb: 12.2 m/s.
Rotor systems: 4 blades on main rotor and a Fenestron tail rotor.
Armament
2 door pintle mounts (machine guns & automatic grenade launchers).
Dual Wing Weapons/Equipment System: 4 pylon stations which can equip a combination of up to,
- 2-4 Gun Pods.
- 2-4 Rocket Pods.
- 4-8 Guided Missiles/Bombs/Torpedoes.
Powerplant
2 x Crown Aeronautics TY1100 turboshaft engines. 780 kW (1,046 hp) each.
Armor and Protection
Armor: Reinforced composite (titanium-ceramic) alloy armor. UL 752 Level 8 fiberglass windows. Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer interior and kevlar anti-spall liners.
NBC Protection: Sealed crew compartment capable, WAC-III CBRN overpressure system.
Missile Countermeasures: 'Eisen Fly' Active Protection System. Chaff, flares, active ECM suite, Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIC).
Avionics
Primary Radar: Millimeter-wave fire-control radar (FCR) target acquisition system and Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI).
Navigation Radar: ALC RD4A-D/2 4-beam pulse doppler, integral satellite uplink global positioning system, INS.
Altimeters: Pressure, radio and laser-based.
Other: FLIR unit (including HD, night vision, infrared, rangefinder, and laser designator), double-redundant/independent magnetometers, dual airspeed/pressure data computers,and assorted low airspeed sensors.
Background/Design
The Wildekatze (Wildcat) is a multipurpose, multiservice, helicopter designed by Wolf Armaments intended for the TECT Armed Forces Ministry, entering service in late 2011. As a result of the Imperial Navy, Imperial Army, and Imperial Air Force's creation of individual light helicopter acquisition programs, The TECT Armed Forces Ministry stepped in by consolidating existing service branch acquisition programs in order to cheapen and standardize a light helicopter design for the TECT Armed Forces. By creating the "Light Helicopter Acquisition Program", or "LHAP," the Ministry sought to achieve its longstanding desire for a light helicopter that could perform several important functions its service branches desired. Although the final proposed prototype was labeled LH-11, "Wildekatze" was quickly adopted as a semi-official callsign and would eventually be adopted as part of the official name once entering service. Wildekatze, or "Wildcat" in english, is a species of predator cats found throughout TECT that range from large to small breeds; smaller breeds often resemble common house cat breeds while larger breeds are less than double the size of cougar/puma.
LHAP can trace its origins to individual service branch acquisition programs aimed at replacing or acquiring new light helicopters for each service branch's specified requirements. It all began with the Imperial Navy's "Naval/Marine Reconnaissance & Support Program," or "N/MRP," in 2005 which aimed to replace Kondors as a lightweight alternative for warships that could perform reconnaissance, anti-submarine operations, combat air support, and cargo/troop transportation. N/MRP was followed by the Imperial Army's own "Recon Light Attack Helicopter Program" or "RLAHP" in 2006 which called for a new helicopter that was lightweight, armed for close-air-support and long range engagements, and able to be outfitted with extensive reconnaissance equipment. Then finally, several months later during the same year, the Union of The Empire's Special Forces put forth a bid for a quicker, lightweight, and specialized helicopter that could transport teams of soldiers into combat at breakneck speeds and support them after deployment. Acquisition authorities in the Armed Forces Ministry quickly realized funding all these programs would be incredibly inefficient and would lead to many issues down the road concerning equipment and costs. By consolidating all programs into one major acquisition program, a single design would be made to meet every branch's needs while not breaking the bank. Thus, in 2008, the Ministry consolidated all programs into one and approached several companies capable of designing and manufacturing the desired aircraft while also making due with the Empire's current fleet (namely the Kondor) through upgrade packages. Out of the several companies approached to produce a design, five were able to come up with product designs for consideration. Of the five, only three were able to produce prototype models that would eventually undergo Ministry evaluation. Although Wolf Armaments' LH-11 won the contract in the end, it did so by partnering with the runner-up candidate "Crown Aeronautics." Declassified portions of the government contracts surrounding LH-11 stipulated that both companies would share profits for each helicopter sold; Wolf Armaments would only be able to manufacture military variants of the helicopter but sell/retail all models; Crown Aeronautics would be the sole manufacturer of civilian/police models and would have first rights to civilian model sales/resales; and lastly, products used within the LH-11 from both companies would be featured where possible as mutually beneficial advertisement.
Beginning with the cockpit, the Wildekatze features a two-seat glass cockpit seating two pilots; the co-pilot seat is reserved for flight training instructors, flight control sharing assistants (co-pilots), and weapons officers (WEPO) for certain combat missions. The canopy is the most heavily armored section of the helicopter, featuring UL 752 Level 8 fiberglass windows and durable lightweight composite plating - more on this later. Equipment found in the cockpit include the linked flight sticks, multiple side-facing and front-facing LCD screens, and synced HUD displays on both sides of the cockpit if users prefer vehicle mounted HUD systems (helmet mounted systems are compatible). On the nose of the cockpit is the helicopter's FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) unit, which possesses an HD camera, night vision, infrared camera, laser rangefinder, and laser designator. Access to the cockpit includes both exterior side-doors and the narrow passage linking the cockpit with the helicopter's cabin. Wildekatze's cabin contains eight fixed folding seats for a single occupant each along the walls with two folding seats adjacent to both rear exits. There are four side portal styled windows, two rear troop entry/exit points, and a bottom cargo door/hook system in the center of the floor. Cabin armor is second only to the cockpit with similar composite plating with added kevlar spall liners and each window being made of the same UL 752 Level 8 fiberglass material as the cockpit's windows. Additionally, two exterior wing mounting points allow the Wildekatze to utilize multiple types of armament wings, troops platforms, and special equipment mounts suitable for most light/medium helicopters. Above the cabin is the helicopter's powerplant; two Crown Aeronautics TY1100 turboshaft engines, a four blade rotor system, and the Wildekatze's Millimeter-wave fire-control radar (FCR) target acquisition system and Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) mounted at the very top. Bellow the cabin lies a simple landing skid design that can be optimized by users who wish to attach bear claws, pontoons, and other special landing equipment they may require. Lastly, the tail-end of the Wildekatze features multiple control/lift wings and a fenestron tail rotor for maximum maneuverability and flight control.
Electronics
The Wildekatze, much like other TECT operated Wolf Armaments platforms, utilizes the 'Eisen-Schloss' system. 'Eisen-Schloss' Combat Networking system is the primary networking system developed by Wolf Armaments for the TECT Armed Forces to connect, download, and share data across all platforms within the network, regardless of service branch or unit size. This system allows for accelerating mission planning, establishing a common and clear language across all combat elements, as well as distributing and enforcing areas of responsibility. It automatically updates and distributes intelligence, target information, alerts its crew and allied forces, and enables flexible planning and operation. This, along with its connection to the system's overall network, including the theater and global command, as well as to commanders, allows for efficient communication between ground forces and air support. This system also allows the Wildekatze to keep close track of fuel and ammunition payloads; displaying the information live and warning when ammunition, fuel, or ordinances pass certain low-points.
Integrated with on-board networked 'Eisen-Schloss' computers, every platform becomes a networked sensor, and a shooter. Weapons can be slaved to remote users, to remote sensors, therefore empowering the system with more flexibility, faster operation tempos, and employment of distributed and dispersed firepower without risking safety. The network relies on wireless connections to receive and distribute information, thus reducing the overall demand for networking resources. Routing is determined by dynamically weighing various criteria including shortest path, hierarchy, and classification, priorities, connectivity, and channel capabilities. Each broker gathers subscriber's topics and areas of interest and disseminates this information when required. Each broker is responsible for a group of stations and servers, working as their mediator to the rest of the network. Placed at strategic nodes, some brokers are enhanced to perform as "gateways", supporting the network with inter-network connectivity functions. Such gateways are dividing the network into clusters thus reducing message flow while improving delivery time.
The 'Eisen-Schloss' system also provides an excellent messaging system, providing seamless transfer of messages between C4I applications over different communications channels. Messages are dispatched by "store and forward" techniques routed through optimal, secured and economical paths. The system automatically retransmits undelivered messages and sends acknowledgements to assure delivery. Messages are automatically routed around or within any sub-net which has been temporarily disconnected from the tactical intranet to overcome intentional or unintentional service disruptions. 'Eisen-Schloss' integrates built-in navigation, and communications functions, fully integrated with the platform, on-board sensors, and weapons. The system allows Instant Messenger style communications between members of the aircraft's unit, and can be used to contact superiors (in one example, to request an artillery fire mission or answer the call for air support). For this function, the 'Eisen-Schloss' ties in with the radio communications set present in the vehicle, while still allowing the radio set to be used for voice communications at any time, also using interface electronic controls for communications.
Data-sharing is of particular import during close-in combat, where the body of the aircraft itself may obscure the pilot’s view. The interface, coupled with data-input from friendly sources, can project the location of the target to the helmet’s display, even if no direct line of sight can be drawn to the pilot’s eye. Note that this feature ensures the absence of the traditional 6 o'clock-low blindspot, as the operator/s are able to 'see' by means of the sensor suite, and thus take action accordingly, in a way that would be impossible for aircraft using more conventional electronics. As the operator turns their head, the view pans, and the image displayed can be either a direct projection of the ground, air and environment, as would be seen with the naked eye were the aircraft's hull not in the way, or various overlays, magnification and enhancements that can be applied or superimposed to highlight important elements (such as friendly ground forces – very important during a bombing run).
Targeting and display speeds are such that they allow virtually real-time orientation and near lag-free look-shoot capability, particularly when combined with high off-boresight-capable munitions. A single aircraft, without non-organic Cromwell-sensory system support, can independently track up to thirty aerial targets, and fire upon as many as there are weapons to release. When data-links from friendlies are able to handle more of the detection and processing load, the number of targets able to be tracked rises exponentially (assuming that load is not running at capacity, of course).
Wildekatze's next impressive electronic suit is its Millimeter-wave fire-control radar (FCR) target acquisition system and Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI). FCR incorporates an integrated radar frequency interferometer for passive location and identification of radar-emitting threats and other ground targets. An advantage of millimetre wave is that it performs under poor-visibility conditions and is less sensitive to ground clutter. The short wavelength allows a very narrow beamwidth, which is resistant to countermeasures. The FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) unit, which possesses an HD camera, night vision, infrared camera, laser rangefinder, and laser designator is mounted on the nose of the helicopter. Although a HUD display (both mounted and helmet mounted) is used by a lone pilot, the FLIR is more optimal for longer ranged scouting and targeting. Especially for weapons officers on-board who need precise picture to identify their surroundings visually.
Armament
Although designed largely as a utility and transport helicopter, Wildekatze's other intended role within the TECT Armed Forces was to replacing the Kondor as the military's primary light rotary air support asset. Both the Imperial Army and Royal Guards Marine Corps. require light air-support units that until now were fulfilled with modified Kondors and Anakonda attack helicopters. Additionally, the Imperial Navy also desired a new helicopter that could perform air security roles at sea, engage in armed anti-submarine operations using ASW equipment/weapon systems, and utilize anti-ship missiles as part of the IN's overlapping maritime warfare strategy. With the introduction of the Wildekatze, the TECT Armed Forces now had a reliable alternative to the Kondor that was lighter weight, more durable and economic in comparison to the Kondor, and similarly, if not better, armed when compared to its heavier counterpart, the Anakonda.
Wildekatze's two primary sets of equipment for its armament package are its optional wing mounting systems and rear-door gun systems. As one of the optional features to the Wildekatze, each wing comes with four pylon stations that can mount a single weapons system or piece of equipment. This includes gun pods (such as heavy machine gun, automatic cannons, and grenade launchers), rocket pods (hydra rockets, S-5 rockets, and Pfeil-120-AGR), guided missiles (Hellfire or most anti-tank guided missiles), and lightweight torpedoes (one per side). This wide assortment of weaponry, when paired with equipment like the Wildekatze's FLIR unit or FCR, allow the Wildekatze to engage enemies from afar and up close. Wildekatze can optimally perform gun runs on enemy positions with high accuracy, hunt main battle tanks from kilometers away, fire anti-ship missiles using shared target information, or even hunt submarines using a tethered sonar array and lightweight torpedoes.
Door gunners, whether they're weapons crew or soldiers manning the station, have a wide selection of machine guns and automatic grenade launchers to choose from. Everything from magazine fed rifle systems, belt-fed medium or heavy machine guns, and heavy-duty belt-fed grenade launchers are options for gun crews to utilize. Each door itself is a pair of two independent sliding doors and a maneuverable weapon mounting system that allows gunners to shift their weapon's placement at will and even step outside the helicopter without detaching the system utilizing special-built pivots; this allows a door gun to exit the aircraft to fire their weapon while soldiers climb inside the aircraft.
Protection
As an aircraft designed for direct combat operations, protection as a design focus for the Wildekatze was as pivotal as the selection of armaments it would come to utilize. Lacking proper protection on the battlefield invites trouble, and trouble has no hard time finding you if you offer up an open invitation. Thus the Wildekatze comes equipped with everything from armor plating to active countermeasures against guided missiles.
Wildekatze is built with four sections of armor - the canopy, cabin, powerplant, and tail section. The armor of choice for the Wildekatze is a moderately lightweight yet durable composite titanium-ceramic alloy; although heavier that traditional aluminum alternatives, newer titanium alloys have closed the gap in weight, allowing aircraft to better utilize the stronger alloy material. This material is cut into plates of varying millimeter thickness and shape in accordance to where said plate will be placed. As noted earlier, the canopy features the thickest of plating because of the Wildekatze's often carried out role of providing direct air-support against enemy combatants. Although most of the canopy is understandably not metal, two major portions that do feature extensive plating are the doors and the "tub" underneath the pilots. The "Tub," as many refer to it, is a section of armor located on the belly of the aircraft underneath pilots meant to offer the best possible protection. Next, plating is moderately thick in the cabin section to ensure the protection of cargo inside the helicopter, including occupants. Cargo including materials, soldiers, and internal systems are important to protect, but the powerplant/fuel tank above the cabin are equally vital to protect. Both the cockpit and cabin feature armor protection rated at Type IV or above, meaning that plates and their kevlar liners will stop 7.62mm, armor-piercing ammunition of similar caliber, and in some cases resist large caliber rifle rounds such as 12.7mm and 14.5mm. Lastly are the minor sections. Sections such as the tail and exterior powerplant portions feature some thinner plating and spall liners where applicable that're capable of Type III or above protection; this means that most areas are protected against common intermediate cartridges such as 5.56mm and 5.45mm, but can also resist larger rounds such as 7.62mm. Every window and pan of glass around the cockpit is a fiberglass construction rated at UL 752 Level 8. All UL 752 glass is one hundred percent certified protection against threats that correspond with its level rating. Level 8 UL 752 is certified to protect against larger military rifle rounds including 7.62mm and high-grained alternatives such as 30-06.
Touching on the powerplant/fuel tank a moment ago, the outer layer of Wildekatze's fuel tanks are composed of vinylester resin/glass fiber GFRP. This material provides a strong outer hull for fuel tanks, while reducing weight by replacing traditional metal plating. Traditional plating is present within the section as described just a moment ago, but they no longer individually protect fuel tanks. Like all Wolf Armament aircraft, Wildekatze's fuel tanks are designed to seal themselves when penetration occurs. Wildekatze's self-sealing fuel tanks utilize three layers of rubber to completely seal away fuel leaks. The first layer of rubber is a vulcanized rubber that's rigid and form fitting while the remaining two layers of rubber are untreated form-fitting rubber that are designed to absorb liquids (such as oil or fuel) and expand while doing so; such material expands when wet, thus making them perfect for sealing leaks in a hurry. For added measure, in between each layer of rubber is another thinner layer of composite foam designed for liquid/air absorption and sealing once becoming wet; this countermeasure is mainly focused towards eliminating fire/explosion threats the fuel tanks risk if punctured. All together these countermeasures makes a fuel tank explosion or fire far less likely, therefore increasing the safety for everyone aboard.
In the situation a fire still occurs, the FFPS or "Flight Fire-Fighting System" springs into action. The role of the FFPS is to combat/cool the fire and to coat the fuel while cutting off airflow to fuel storage. The result is the total suppression of the combustion process. FFPS utilizes a fire-fighting foam that will form a protective film even in the presence of alcohols, being resistant to alcohols. The system can be manually activated via a button on both sides of the cockpit, or set to activate automatically if sensors detect a fire has/will break out (via EO/IIR sensor). As a system with total flexibility, it cannot be fooled by matches, lighters, cigarettes, or red clothing. This system is used to counter enemy caused damage and accidental mechanical damages.
Lastly, the Wildekatze comes equipped with the 'Eisen Fly' Active Protection System. EF-APS is a multi-layered protection system designed to provide warning to the crew while allowing them to select the appropriate response to any threat. The system is composed of four UV Missile approach warning sensors, four Laser warning sensors, an ECM system with four 2-18 GHz EW spiral antennas, four DIRCM units, and a Threat Detection Control System that allows integrated interactions and is usually displayed on screens and helmet HUDS. Flare bundles and chaff packets come in large supply and are located along the tail portion of the aircraft. 'Eisen Fly' in operation works to detect, track, and warn crew of incoming guided missiles enemy missile fire; its sensors are immune from confusion caused by sunlight or other large thermal sources and radar detection equipment is designed to differentiate friendly and hostile radars - focusing on radar locks primarily. The system has a response time of less than one second for enemy missile launches within one kilometer and determination what the projectile is within another second. Crew have two options: Automated response or following suggested prompts. Automated mode allows EF-APS to engage threats automatically via DIRCM, ECM, and eventually flares with chaff as a last resort. Not having the helicopter set to automatic mode means pilots must take these actions personally, a process that can take longer and more prone to human error.
Troop Compartment/Cargo
Inside the troop compartment of the Wildekatze is a series of modular hard points designed for multiple attachments; attachments include six seats (folding or permanent), four stretchers, and hook ties for straps. These hard points run along both the rear side and front of the cabin where the troop compartment and cockpit meet. If desired, additional seating can be provided along the side doors (removed of course) allowing four or so more soldiers. The Wildekatze can utilize its space to deliver cargo as well, carrying up to 4,583 kg of weight in its interior or ferried by a provisional underside cargo hook. Care must be taken to see that the Wildekatze's MTOW is not exceeded during operations.
Propulsion & Powerplant
Wildekatze is powered by two Crown Aeronautics TY1100 turboshaft engines, with 1,046 shp (1,540 kW) each. A turboshaft engine is a gas turbine engine that produces shaft power, rather than jet thrust. A turboshaft engine is not all that different from a turbojet engine. The turboshaft engine is in turn connected to the main rotors via shafts and gearboxes, which provides all motive power for the helicopter. The TY1100 is largely based on the now defunct Neustadt Avionics's TY Series with modifications to the done by Crown Aeronautics, Neustadt Avionics' successor. These engines are placed well apart from each other, one on each side of the aircraft. This helps to protect the engines from hostile fire, prevent potential secondary damage, and improving performance through reduced interference. Given that either engine may, on its own, provide enough power to operate the main blades (albeit with some difficulty, and markedly reduced performance), this can be used to pull the aircraft back out of danger, in the advent of in-flight damage.
The gearbox attached to the main rotor keeps the main rotor turning about 1/7th the speed of the main engine, which keeps the main rotor from turning faster than the speed of sound. This allows the main rotor to move slower than the speed of sound, thereby increasing the longevity of the main rotor blades, as well as lowering the noise level generated. Planetary gears are used to transmit the engine power, inside the gearbox. The main rotor of the Wildekatze is a four bladed, bearingless, composite main rotor system. The main rotor blades are manufactured using composites, and incorporates BERP blade tips in their design. BERP designs have a notch toward the outer end of the rotor blade, with a greater amount of sweepback from the notch to the end of the blade compared to inboard of the notch. BERP blades manage to make the best of both worlds by reducing compressibility effects on the advancing blade and delaying the onset of retreating blade stall. The net result is a significant increase in the operational flight envelope. The Wildekatze uses a Fenestron tail rotor for counteracting the main rotor. Fenestron rotors use integrally housed blades (often more than eight) and rely on a similar principle to traditional tail rotors but with added benefits; namely elimination of tip vortex losses, reduced noise level, improved protection against exterior threats, and improved safety for nearby people. Both sets of rotors are made from low-RCS fiber-plastic, configured to withstand not only bird strikes but moderate levels of combat damage. Protection against lightning and EMP is ensured by embedded copper/bronze grid and copper bonding foil, and the utilisation of GaAs electronics. The latter in particular is costly, but renders the platform near-impervious to harm of that nature. Versions are available without GaAs electrics, should the feature be determined to be redundant.
The primary goal of the propulsion system is to perform agile maneuvers and travel at fast speeds. Survivability is also a prioritized feature for both engines and rotary blade systems due to the Wildekatze's close air support nature. Wildekatze's agile performance and speedy mobility ensures that it can approach, strike, and retreat as fast as humanly possible. For landing the Wildekatze uses a simple landing skid system; although this system can be modified with attachments for different environments and additional seating.
Variants
AH/L Wildekatze: The Attack Helicopter/Lift variant of the Wildekatze is the standard military model of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter. It features all its standard military furniture as described above. As noted, AH/L's role on the battlefield is typically split between attack/air support or lift operations.
S/L Wildekatze: The Stealth Lift variant of the Wildekatze is a special transport model of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter. Designed purely for special operation forces, S/L Wildekatze are designed to deliver six-man teams deep into enemy territory undetected utilizing upgraded endurance equipment and totally refurbished stealth exterior. Everything from the the rotors to cabin exteriors feature radar absorbent coating or panels to reduce the aircraft's signature as much as humanly possible. Some items including the payload arms are gone while new fuel tank pylons were added to increase operational range. Other additions/removals include an upgraded ECM package for countering radar detection, removed all active radar systems, and skids replaced with three wheels and internal bays to hold them during flight. Although not the most ideal transportation for special forces, S/L Wildekatze was specially requested by the TECT Armed Forces for secretive operations against capable adversaries as the next best option. It is thus necessary to seek special approval from Wolf Armaments (who in turn have to consult with the TECT Government) for permission to purchase S/L models.
N/M Wildekatze: The Naval/Marine variant of the Wildekatze is a naval/marine model of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter. Designed for use aboard naval ships and with marine ground units, the N/M is similar to the AH/L in both roles and duties. The most glaring differences are the addition of a dipping sonar system (along with its electrical cockpit controls) for use against submarines and a special set of bulky skids designed for emergency sea landings; minor alterations for use at sea are present, however. N/M models can be found as the helicopter stationed on hanger equipped warships (especially smaller warships), primarily serving as anti-submarine and security/recon helicopters. Aboard larger ships N/M Wildekatze conduct similar roles but with more transportation/lift duties.
P/L Wildekatze: The Police/Lift variant of the Wildekatze is a police/security model of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter. Designed for civilian or government police agencies, the P/L model contains little equipment seen with its military variants. All military electronics minus communication systems have been removed and an improved civilian grade weather radar, positioning system, and civilian transponder system are in their place. All that remain of the standard military grade equipment are the arms with working hardpoints and the optical unit located on the nose of the aircraft. Modifications include a powerful spotlight controllable by the second pilot, better furnished interior (permanent seating and fully enclosed walls), and added emergency/police lights in select positions for safety/observation reasons. While fully intended to serve with police forces as air support (air reconnaissance, sniper platform, and wild fire suppression), the P/L Wildekatze can also serve as government transport if so desired. It would otherwise be intended to transport police units into harms way or to active locations at quicker speeds.
C/L Wildekatze: The Civilian/Lift variant of the Wildekatze is a civilian model of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter. Designed for civilian operators, the C/L Wildekatze model lacks all military hardware in favor of civilian alternatives. Rather than military effectiveness, the C/L is intended for civilian comfort; customers that're interested in a platform for private travel, hobby use, and luxury travel. Customers wanting the bare essentials will receive a similar model to the P/L with the differences being no search light, a new civilian communications system, removed optical unit, and no underbelly hook system. Civilian customers are typically companies buying private transport if it's vital for personnel to travel long distances or be highly mobile for example; tourism companies often enjoy the sleeker and speedy Wildekatze for air tours. Wealthy individual customers have purchased this model to use as private transport for both short and long range travel; typically the customer immediately has the interior furnished with luxury items such as comfortable seating, better sound proofing, electronics, etc. to maximize comfort. Governments have purchased this model for transportation of personnel where military aircraft are unneeded or unwarranted. They will typically meet in the middle concerning how much money they will spend on adding furniture to the aircraft, saving as much money as possible without sacrificing all comforts.
Export
All variants of the Wildekatze Multirole Helicopter are available for purchase on the Wolf Armaments store page. The AH/L and N/M variants cost $15 Million NSD per unit. S/L variants cost $20 Million NSD per unit and must seek approval beforehand (TG for approval). All civilian models are $12 Million NSD per unit. Domestic Production Rights are available (minus the S/L variant) for $28 Billion NSD.