HKP9A (FC)

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This page is about the Swedish utility helicopter HKP9A (FC). For the other version, see HKP9A.
HKP9A (FC)
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GarageImage HKP9A (FC).jpg
HKP9A (FC)
AB RB SB
9.7 9.7 10.0
Research:370 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:990 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

While waiting for the delivery of 20 ordered HKP9A helicopters, the Swedish test centre Försökscentralen (FC) rented four BO 105 CB-3 helicopters from MBB in 1985. Three were used for flight testing and tactics development and were later returned, while one was used for weapons systems testing and was later purchased and joined the Swedish Air Force as the 21st HKP9A helicopter. It was notably equipped with a modernised Saab HeliTOW complex with an additional FLIR thermal sight.

The HKP9A (FC) was introduced in Update "Wind of Change". Unlike its predecessor, it has new BGM-71D TOW-2 ATGMs, capable of destroying almost any MBT encountered in battle head-on. In addition, the helicopter is equipped with an improved aiming complex with a thermal imager, which significantly improves target detection on the battlefield both in normal daylight and nighttime conditions. In all other respects, it remains as small, manoeuvrable, and unarmoured as its predecessor.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 0 m242 km/h
Max altitude5 180 m
Engine2 х Allison 250-C20B
Power420 hp
Take-off weight3 t

Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 0 m - at sea level)
Max altitude
(metres)
AB RB
Stock ___ ___ 5180
Upgraded ___ ___

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural300 km/h
Gear320 km/h

There is no armour protection on this vehicle.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB9 691 → 13 189 Sl icon.png
RB4 162 → 5 664 Sl icon.png
SB5 645 → 7 682 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications288 000 Rp icon.png
431 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 400 Ge icon.png
Crew training280 000 Sl icon.png
Experts990 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces890 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 290 / 390 % Sl icon.png
214 / 214 / 214 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
260 Ge icon.png
Mods cd 98 main rotor.png
Replacing helicopter blades
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
33 000 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
36 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods heli flak jacket.png
Flak jacket
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
260 Ge icon.png
Mods heli structure.png
Helicopter frame
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
33 000 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
36 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
93 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
140 000 Sl icon.png
1 300 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_belt_pack
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
260 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods gunpods.png
FFV UNI-pod
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
33 000 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg50_new_gun
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
36 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Night vision devices
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Suspended armament

List of setups (3)
Setup 14 x RB 55C Heli TOW missiles
Setup 22 x RB 55C Heli TOW missiles
1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun (ammunition: 400 rounds)
Setup 32 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun (ammunition: 800 rounds)

The HKP9A (FC) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 4 x RB 55C Heli TOW missiles
  • 2 x RB 55C Heli TOW missiles + 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun (400 rpg)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (400 rpg = 800 total)

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Great agility - one of the most manoeuvrable helicopters in the game
  • Small profile
  • Access to Thermal Imaging
  • Great stock performance - comes with full missile payload stock
  • Countermeasure-resistant missiles

Cons:

  • Weak powerplant - slow climb and top speed
  • Small missile payload
  • Poor survivability
  • Lacklustre air-to-air protection - only has access to optional 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Missiles require manual guidance
  • Small firing window - helicopter must be pointed at the target to guide effectively
  • No radar warning receiver (RWR)

History

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Media

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See also

External links

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Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)*
Utility  BO 105 CB-2 · BO 105 PAH-1 · BO 105 PAH-1A1
Export  HKP9A · HKP9A (FC)
  *This company is a conglomeration of several post-war aviation companies which focused on building helicopters.

Sweden helicopters
Attack 
Havoc  Mi-28A
Apache  AHS
Utility 
Alouette  HKP2
Huey  HKP3C
BO 105  HKP9A · HKP9A (FC)