To be fair, the V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog) is as ugly as sin, but it's always gotten the job done and now HIA with a joint venture through Haruspex Aerospace Dynamics is offering it for export.
The V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog) is only slightly heavier than the Guhtun HLH-01, but has a much greater cargo capacity of 20 tonnes (44,000 pounds), as compared to 11.8 tonnes (26,000 pounds) for the Guhtun HLH-01. The Albatross HLH-03 is capable of carrying heavy sling loads up to 30 tons (60,000 pounds), and replaced the kuuca HLH-02 as well.
The V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog) is powered by four HAD-A9 turboshaft engines, providing 8,550 kW (11,400 SHP) each. The blades made from fiberglass with steel spar cores and fitted with titanium on the leading edges. The rotor blades have an electrical de-icing system, and the rotor hub is made of titanium. It utilizes three-blade rotors, which HAD officials claims gives a very smooth ride, much smoother than the Guhtun HLH-01.
The V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog) does not have stub wings as fitted on the Guhtun HLH-01. It has retractable landing gear, with quad wheels on each gear. The height of the main landing gear can be hydraulically adjusted to assist cargo loading, and sensors are fitted to the landing gear to give the loaded weight of the machine through a cockpit control-panel indicator. The airframe features built-in handholds and footholds to help in field maintenance. The rotorcraft has a built-in APU, fitted under the flight deck, to provide power to systems when on the ground.
The V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog) has a standard crew of four, including pilot, copilot, navigator, and flight engineer. The cockpit side windows are bulged to improve visibility. The cockpit does not have its own external crew doors as does the Guhtun HLH-01. Three TV cameras are fitted to allow observation of loads. The cockpit is pressurized, though the cargo bay is not. There is a four-seat pressurized passenger compartment behind the cockpit.
There are 40 fold-down seats along the cargo bay, and 60 more seats can be fitted in the center aisle of the cargo bay. There are three passenger doors, two on the left and one on the right, that open downward and have built-in steps. The machine has hydraulically-actuated clamshell doors and a ramp on the end, plus a roller conveyor and two 2.5-tonne (5,500 pound) capacity electric winches on rails to move payloads around in the cargo bay.
The V-33H CibanVnuk (SuperFrog)'s main defense, is that of the HIA AMCS-08 decoy dispenser. Which deploys countermeasures against radar and missile threats by optimized ejection of chaff and/or flares.
Features and Advantages:
* High decoy capacity
* Interoperable with different decoy standards
* Fully programmable
* Stand-alone or integrated in an EW system
* State of the art technology
* Optimized for helicopter use
Kevlar Armor Weave fibers are an ideal solution for light-weight, high-performance, flame-resistant spall liners. Spall liners made with HIA-KAV protect the crew from spall generated by threats like RPGs and EFPs as well as provide self extinguishing properties in the event of the inside of the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames due to a hit. The KAV composite lightweight armor can protect the helicopter crew and passangers from ballistic threats up to 12.7mm machine guns.
Specifications
Base Series Designation: V-33H/A/B/C/D/N
Classification Type: Attack Heavy Lift Helicopter
Crew: Six – 2 pilots, 1 navigator, 1 flight engineer, 1 loadmaster, 1 radio/electronic systems operator
Capacity:
o 80 troops, 60 litters[9]
o 20,000 kg cargo (44,000 lbs)
o 30,000 kg sling load (60,000 lbs)
Empty weight: 28,200 kg (62,170 lb)
Loaded weight: 49,500 kg (108,900 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 56,000 kg (123,500 lb)
Dimensions
Length: 40.025 m (131 ft 4 in) (rotors turning)
Rotor diameter: 32.00 m (104 ft 11.8 in)
Height: 8.145 m (26 ft 9 in)
Disc area: 789 m2 (8,495 ft²)
Performance
Powerplant: 4× HAD-A9 turboshafts, 8,380 kW (11,240 shp) each
Maximum speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 160 kt)
Range: 1,952 km (1,240 miles, 1,080 nautical miles)
Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,100 ft)
Rate of climb: 13 m/s (2,500 ft/min)
If interested in purchasing this aerocraft, please make your orders here: HIA