~ Cargo Copter — Heavy Logistics Platform (Pressurized) ~
- Price: $46,894
- Fuel: ~3500 L jet fuel
- Max speed: ~100 km/h (unloaded)
Short overview.
A rugged, pressurized heavy-lift helicopter built for long-range logistics and operations in hostile or extreme environments. Designed to carry 31 t+ of cargo, lock itself to surfaces with powerful anchors, and keep crew safe and breathable even when flooded. Stable, efficient and easy to operate — ideal for long hauls, rescue runs and heavy towing.
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~ Full description ~
Purpose & role
- Primary role: Heavy cargo transport (31 t+), fuel/vehicle carriage and long-range logistics.
- Secondary roles: rescue & medevac support, towing of boats/vehicles, base-of-operations insertion.
- Built to operate in extreme conditions while protecting crew and cargo.
Key specifications
- Price: $46,894.
- Fuel capacity: ≈ 3500 L jet fuel.
- Propulsion: single jet engine (jet fuel).
- Consumption: economical in cruise — from ~2.5 fuel/min (economy) up to ≈ 6 fuel/min (max full power) depending on load and thrust.
- Max speed:~100 km/h (unloaded / full tanks).
- Payload:31 t+ (cargo / fuel / vehicles).
- Crew / passengers:1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 10 passengers.
~ Survivability & hull systems ~
- Pressurized / hermetic hull — crew cabin sealed for hostile or flooded environments.
- Automatic bilge / pump system — pumps water out automatically if hull is breached or flooded.
- Integrated oxygen supply — supplies breathable air in real time while pressurized.
- 4 main anchors to “lock” the helicopter firmly to ground or vehicle decks. Holds position even in extreme conditions when anchors engaged.
- Multiple rope anchors (treuillage / hoist points) for cargo/lifelines.
~ Defensive & safety equipment ~
- Chaff countermeasures x10 for missile defence.
- 4 Arctic survival jackets (for 4 people).
- 4 parachutes.
- 2 pistols (close-range defense).
- Medkits + defibrillator for immediate casualty care.
- Flares (signalling/illumination), extinguisher, and portable welder for field repairs.
- Autopilot + altitude hold + robust flight stabilisation for smooth, efficient flight.
~ Sensors & utility ~
- Front camera (pilot view) and downward camera for precise cargo alignment.
- Downward spotlight for night approaches and cargo hook alignment.
- Radio communications onboard.
- Built-in systems to tow or pump (can tow boats/vehicles and pump water automatically).
~ Operations & usage notes ~
- Anchoring: Engage the 4 main anchors when landed to prevent movement — excellent for rough seas, floods or unstable terrain.
- Cargo ops: Downward camera + spotlight allow accurate alignment with cargo and connectors. Use rope anchors for hoisting heavy loads.
- Fuel planning: Expect consumption near the upper bound when at heavy load / full thrust. Keep a 10–15% reserve for safety on long missions.
- Towing: Designed to tow boats and similar loads without difficulty when anchors/rope anchors are used correctly.
- Maintenance:** Single-engine layout simplifies maintenance and keeps running costs lower.
~ Why pick this build? ~
- Reliability: Pressurized hull + auto-pump + oxygen system give real redundancy for hostile or aquatic environments.
- Versatility: Heavy lift, towing, medevac and long-range logistics in a single airframe.
- Efficiency: Single jet engine tuned for excellent lift-to-consumption balance — long endurance with minimal complexity.
- Easy to fly: Autopilot, stability systems and helpful camera views make cargo ops straightforward, even at night.
Note: I’m not very skilled at configuring microcontrollers myself, so they all come from the Workshop.
