Ocelot
V-43 Ocelot Personnel Transport
The V43 Ocelot is a multipurpose high-G capable atmospheric and exo-atmospheric personnel transport.
Performance
Using a combination drive system the Ocelot can operate inside or outside a planetary atmosphere. The outer hull of the lift-body is designed to withstand the immense temperatures generated during high-speed atmospheric entry.
In an atmosphere, the Ocelot uses the Plasma Ram Jet first tested on "Arrowhead" missiles. In a vacuum, an antigravity/ion propulsion system supplies thrust and maneuverability. Equipped with artificial gravity generators the Ocelot is capable of maneuvers beyond twelve g's, while it's occupants experience only a maximum of two g's.
The silhouette of the Ocelot is designed to present a minimal target profile as the vehicle approaches or leaves an engagement area. Adapted to fit the role of helicopters developed for armed services on Earth, the Ocelot can be described as a cross between the Sea King and a Black Hawk.
Crew
The Ocelot is operated by a flight crew of three to five trained individuals that vary based upon configuration. For example, when configured for close operations support it will require a pilot, a WSO (Weapons System Operator)/co-pilot, a Crew Chief/Gunner and two Door Gunners.
Cargo Area Configurations
The cargo area is configurable to meet a variety mission specs:
- 12 Marines in Infantry Armor|AS-23 powered armor with two support technicians.
- 18 Marines in standard Infantry Armor|Kusari armor with additional tactical/special weapons.
- 12 Triage/Life Support capsules to keep casualties stable until they can be delivered to a med-tube equipped area.
- 3 "Triple C" containers holding anything (combat shelters, armory, field kitchen, combat loadout replenishment supplies, etc).
The "Triple C" combat cargo containers are a standard design used across the CMC. They are normally unloaded from the Ocelot so the Marines can access them from their sides, but if the Ocelot's crew hatches are open the container end doors are available from inside the Ocelot as well.
See Also
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