History
The Nywun pronounced "Naewoon" (Translated to 'Razor') VTOL was the end result of a design process hampered repeatedly by requirement bloat. Originally designed by Verlaine Corporate Industries to meet a request by the Imperium AeroForces for a gunship, VCI had gone as far as designing and building a prototype when the IAF changed the requirements. This happened more than once as the IAF continued to add more capability requirements and functions to their shopping list.
VCI finally responded by taking control of the process, pre-empting further design changes by submitting their own design for a single multi-role VTOL Strike Gunship that met all of the previous requirements while remaining a cheaper option through having been designed as a multipurpose platform from the outset.
The IAF accepted the VCI proposal, and with perhaps a touch of irony VCI named the finished design the Multi-purpose VTOL. The finished design incorporated features from all three major designs that precedes it - the chin turret and the composite titanium armor were products of the gunship design, the TAG and Active Probe electronics systems were drawn from the scout design.
Overview
The Nywun is a fast and maneuverable aircraft, much more so than the earlier models of helicopter gunships being sold under the HIA brand of which it is an upgrade and replacement. Rather than thrust-vectoring jet thrusters, like some aircraft, the Nywun makes use of ducted fans in the wings to provide lift and thrust, and is equipped with either a nose mounted LAC-21 Linkless Feed Autocannon or a nose-mounted Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Cannon. Allowing it to engage enemy infantry, vehicles and aircraft, making for an aircraft of extreme tactical versatility. The turret is designed for sixty degree side to side rotation and forty-five degree up and down movement.
The Nywun consists of a one-man cockpit and a rear section, extending approximately three meters backward. Variant models feature a tandem seating configuration, presumably allowing a second passenger to operate the aircraft's weaponry or navigation systems. At the top of the middle section are a set of stub wings with advanced turbofan engines mounted on gimbals at the ends, providing the Nywun's main source of propulsion. The front of the Nywun contains a target acquisition and designation system which includes cameras and sensors.
Although the TE-02A Nywun primarily serves as an attack craft, like most HIA hardware it is flexible, able to serve as a multi-purpose aircraft, and can be configured for a particular role — variant models include the TE-02A/R (Reconnaissance), and the TE-02A/P (Patrol) model of which is a stripped down version of the latter two.
Defense
The Nywun can be armed with two chaff pods to counter radar-guided missiles. When activated they release copper nickel-coated glass fibers or silver-coated nylon fibers having lengths equal to half of the anticipated radar wavelength.
Targeting Systems
Target Acquisition Gear (TAG) is an advanced targeting device nominally for use by artillery spotters. It has been adapted to the Nywun as one of it's core systems for targeting hostile forces and providing ground suppression fire. The TAG unit works by firing an infrared laser beam to designate the target and transmits that data via a tight-beam laser communication system to the guidance systems of friendly "smart" bombs and missiles. TAG is compatible with systems such as Ynnuf-117 Guided Missiles or Semi-Guided LRM munitions.
The TAG system allows the Nywun to paint targets for systems using Semi-Guided LRM, to home in on a target "painted" by a friendly unit equipped with Target Acquisition Gear (TAG), enhancing their accuracy. The primary benefit of Semi-Guided LRMs compared to the more common systems is that only the TAG equipped spotter needs direct line of sight to a target, which allows friendly launchers to fire indirectly from cover. Other benefits are that standard LRM launchers can fire the rounds without modification, allowing units with lower volumes of advanced technology to still utilize them without requiring extra weight be devoted on on any firing units.
Further aiding this system is the APE. The Active Probe Electronics (APE) is a suite of enhancement technology that, when attached to general electronic sensors, enables the equipped unit to detect and classify other battlefield units whether they are camouflaged or even shut down, with the exception of conventional infantry. In addition to the ability to detect and classify targets at longer range, the APE includes a memory unit that records the events of a battle and allows for later playback. This includes the ability for the user to "re-fight" the battle by making different tactical decisions, which are then analyzed and implemented by the system, allowing for the resulting consequences to be observed.
A self protection jamming pod can also be carried, usually on one of the hard points of the stub wings. Similarly, a reconnaissance pod can be carried for reconnaissance missions, although all of these additions come at the cost of reducing the number of hardpoints available for carrying weaponry. Usually, only one of such pod is carried at any one time. The identification friend or foe (IFF) system of the Nywun is specially designed to work in an environment of heavy enemy jamming. All internally mounted jamming and decoy launching systems are built with the concept of modular design, so that they can be readily replaced when newer technologies become available.
The helmet mounted sight (HMS) designed by the 6th Research Institute. The HMS is standard for Nywun, and it is fully integrated into the overall FCS. The HMS of Nywun is based on the earlier HMS used on it's sister craft, the Dymuh, which was first shown at the 9th Ninas Terath Airshow held at the end of 2012. At the 12th Runic Airshow held at the end of 2013, the developer confirmed that the HMS is not only fully integrated into the FCS, but also integrated to onboard navigational system as well. Although the navigational info can be displayed on the MFD, pilots can also fly the Nywun on their own, without using the navigational system onboard. This is achieved by using night vision goggles (NVG), which the HMS is fully compatible.
Performance
VCI uses four GEAE F414-GE-400 Afterburning Turbofans for hovering and initial thrust, as well as two HVRL 6C-AD Turbofans at the rear to be the steering of the Multipurpose VTOL, enabling it to reach speeds in excess of 560 knots (1,037.8 kph), and further augmented the electronics systems from the scout program by installing a communications package stemming from Haruspex International Armaments association with 387 Communications, a system builder noted for being able to burn through many jamming systems with advanced designs. The Multi-purpose VTOL proved to be a success for VCI, who sold quantities not just to the IAF but rather recently to that of Haruspex International Armaments for a more worldly profit margin.
Production Information:
Manufacturer: Verlaine Corporate Industries
Production Year: 2012
Class: Attack VTOL
Dimensions & Weight:
Height: 2.6 m
Body Width: 3.12 m
Wingspan: 10.5 m (total)
Length: 10.5 m
Weight: 5.5 metric tons
Mission:
Gunship
Reconnaissance
Close Air Support
Light Anti-Vehicle
Targeting Tracking System:
TAG
APE
Engine:
Number and Type: [4x] HAD-SAT12 (Single Ducted Afterburning Turbofan 12 Series Production)
Model: GEAE F414-GE-400 Afterburning Turbofan
Maximum Afterburning Thrust (lbs-sl): 22,000 lbs
Maximum Military Thrust (lbs-sl): 14,756 lbs
Maximum speed: 560 knots (1,037.8 kph)
Range: 550 km (341.7 mi)
Combat radius: 290 nmi (181 mi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (32,808.4 ft)
Tail:
Number and Type: [2x] HVRL 6C-AD (Single Ducted Turbofan 6 Series Production)
Model: HVRL 118D-HV-120 Ducted Turbofan
Powerplant: 1,500 shp (1,100 kW) each
Armament:
[1] LAC-21: The Linkless Automatic Cannon is a next-generation Chain Gun weapon available and in use today. It continues the HIA tradition of excellence with its design simplicity, external power, positive round control, ease of maintenance and constant-velocity ammunition feed. This cannon incorporates all of the battle-proven features of the 25 mm LAC with significant system commonality for low-risk, proven performance. Sharing common logistics, operation and maintenance characteristics with the predecessor weapon.
The LAC-21 has a dual-feed system and offers reliability, safety and low lifecycle costs. The ammunition type is 30 mm x 173 mm.
Recoil: 35,584 N
Receiver: 55.3 kg
Feeder: 31.3 kg
Barrel: 69.4 kg
Total: 156 kg
Rate of Fire:: Semi-automatic, 200 spm
Power Required 1.0 HP @ 24 VDC
Option 2:
[1] Model 6 Cannon: This system works through using a series of electromagnetic coils (an Asynch Linear-Induction Motor) rather than chemical propellants as a source of kinetic energy. The Model 6 is also used with a portable computer to provide the ballistic calculations necessary to engage long range targets. The cannon can also be integrated with other systems, such as UAV's for trajectory and ballistic data.
The 5.4mm/.21 caliber round is very small in comparison to most standard firearms, but using the Gauss technology, the small rounds have the ability to rip targets apart, even through office buildings. This is due to the high force imparted on the round. The round creates shockwaves as it passes through the target. In the case of material targets, this is a minor explosion. In the case of personnel, it simultaneously rips apart and pulverizes the body around the impact area.
The rounds have been known to have the ability to travel great distances without affecting the trajectory, delivering enough force to punch through instacrete pylons, blow a human apart, and continue on course through an abandoned parking lot. The hyper-velocity rounds virtually eliminate the need to compensate for gravity, wind, or even target movement at ranges far in excess of visual range.
Length (o/a): 1750mm
Weight (loaded): 20.0kg
Magazine Feed: 2,250 rounds
Ammunition Type: 5.4mm/.21 Caliber
Operation: Semi-Automatic
Muzzle Velocity: 15,000 meters/second (9.3 miles/second)
Range: 4.5km
Optional Targeting Systems:
Targeting Pod/FLIR Option # 1: BSM LITENING III FLIR (External Hardpoint)
Targeting Pod/FLIR Option # 2: BSM RECON Advanced Targeting Pod (External Hardpoint)
Radar:
VCI AN/APG-67(V4) Multi-Mod
Helmet Mounted Display:
VCI Electronics Night Star Repeater
Head Up Display:
Forward Station Option # 1: VCI Electronics Night Star
Aft Station Option # 1: VCI Electronics Night Star Repeater
Multi-Functional Displays:
(5) x L3 Actiview 104P 6 x 8 in LCDs
Mission Computer:
VCI MDP/MMRC Multi-Role Computer
Stores Management:
SMS/WDNS: VCI SMS-86 Stores Management System
Navigation System:
GPS/INS: VCI H-764G Embedded GPS/INS
TACAN: AN/ARN-153(V) DME/TACAN
ADF: VCI ADF-462/4000
VOR/ILS: VCI AN/ARN-147V
Radar Altimeter: VCI APN-194
Communication Systems:
UHF/VHF COMM: VCI AN/ARC-232(V) Starbright
IFF Transponder: VCI AN/APX-113(V) CIT
Secure Voice: BSM KY-58 SVS
Datalink: AN/URC-138 Link 16 Low Volume Terminal
Intercom: VCI Electronics A301-412 Intercom
Emergency Power: HAD PS-855/B Emergency Power Supply
Cockpit VADR: HAD SA2100 Cockpit Voice/Data Recorder
Electronic Warfare Suite:
Self-Protection Suite: ASPIS
RF ECM: AN/ALQ-187 Internal Countermeasures
MAWS: VCI AN/AAR-58 Advanced
RWR: AN/ALR-93V Radar Warning Receiver
SPJ: AN/ALQ-165 ASPJ
LWR: HAD-20V-2 Laser Warning System
Chaff/Flare Dispenser: HAD AN/ALE-47; 10-12 Dispensers
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