Falcon Recon Helicopter
LB-X9 Tactical Recon Helicopter
Price: $12,000,000 (All Inclusive)
General Specifications:
- Model Name: LB-X9 Tactical Recon Helicopter
- Type: Advanced Tactical and Reconnaissance Rotorcraft
- Primary Mission Profiles:
- Special Operations Support
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- Light Combat and Troop Transport
Performance
- Maximum Speed: 180 knots (207 mph)
- Operational Range: 450 nautical miles
- Service Ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Hover Capability: Excellent in hot-and-high environments
Dimensions
- Length: 30 feet
- Width (Rotor Diameter): 27 feet
- Height: 8.5 feet
- Empty Weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 5,000 lbs
Propulsion
- Engine Type: Dual Turboshaft Engines
- Power Output: 1,200 shp (combined)
- Noise Reduction: Advanced blade design for reduced acoustic signature
Construction
- Materials: High-tech composites with stealth properties
- Finish: Matte-black with anti-radar coating
- Cockpit Configuration: Streamlined design with ballistic protection
Avionics & Sensors
- Navigation: Advanced GPS and inertial navigation systems
- Surveillance:Communication: Encrypted tactical radios and satellite uplink
- Multi-spectral imaging sensors
- Infrared (IR) and night vision systems
- LIDAR-enabled terrain mapping
- RADAR | Stealth Technology - Classified
Payload & Capacity
- Crew: 2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot/Weapons Officer)
- Passengers: 4-6 operators (depending on mission loadout)
- Payload Capacity: 1,200 lbs
- Armament Options:
- Mini-gun mounts (7.62mm or .50 cal)
- Rocket pods (70mm Hydra)
- Lightweight guided missiles
Operational Features
- Stealth Capabilities:Quick Deployment: Modular design for rapid transport and assembly
- Reduced radar cross-section (RCS)
- Low acoustic and thermal signatures
- Night Operations: Full NVG compatibility
Safety Features
- Crash-resistant fuel tanks
- Emergency flotation devices (optional)
- Automatic terrain-following capabilities
Cost & Maintenance
- Estimated Cost per Unit: $12 million
- Maintenance: Modular systems for ease of repair and reduced downtime
Enhancing a helicopter's stealth involves reducing its visibility across multiple detection methods, including radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual signatures. Materials used for this purpose typically include: