HKP9A (FC)

This page is about the Swedish utility helicopter HKP9A (FC). For the other version, see HKP9A.

HKP9A (FC)

HKP9A (FC)

Sweden

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	9.7	10.0

Class:

Utility helicopter

Research:370 000

Purchase:990 000

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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

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Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - at sea level)		Max altitude (metres)
	AB	RB
Stock	215	197	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

RB4 162 → 5 664

SB5 645 → 7 682

Total cost of modifications288 000

431 000

Talisman cost2 400

Crew training280 000

Experts990 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces890 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

100 / 290 / 390 %

214 / 214 / 214 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Compressor Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 260 Replacing helicopter blades Research: 22 000 Cost: 33 000 300 Engine Research: 24 000 Cost: 36 000 320	Flak jacket Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 260 Helicopter frame Research: 22 000 Cost: 33 000 300 NVD Research: 24 000 Cost: 36 000 320 Cover Research: 93 000 Cost: 140 000 1 300	bmg50_belt_pack Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 260 FFV UNI-pod Research: 22 000 Cost: 33 000 300 bmg50_new_gun Research: 24 000 Cost: 36 000 320

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 access to RWR

History

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Media

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See also

• BO 105 (Family)

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)