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The new VV-2 high-speed helicopter, developed by Ukrainian company Softex Aero.
VV-2 is reportedly a two-seat attack helicopter which adopts the same tandem design for the crew than other famous platforms such as the American AH-64 or the French Tiger combat choppers. According to Softex Aero, the pilot would be behind et and the weapons operator would seat in the front.
However, with a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg, the VV-2 would fly in a completely different weight category than the platforms mentioned here above. With a length of 8 m, a rotor diameter of 8,5 m and a height of 2,2 m, the VV-2 is nearly two times smaller than the Apache. The main and tail rotors will be composed of composite materials.
The VV-2 will be powered by a single TS 100 ZA turboshaft engine offering an output of 190hp in cruise conditions and 245hp for an urgent take-off. The engine is manufactured by the Czech company PBS Velká Bíteš. With this configuration, the VV-2 could reach a maximum cruise speed of 240km/h and a rate of climb of 9 m/s. It has an operational range of 500km and a ceiling of 4,000 m.
According to Softex Aero, an unmmaned variant is considered to perform ISR or/and combat missions.
What armament does it have?
I wonder because it doesn't look like it can carry much with 190hp. The Gazelle for example has 590hp and has a 200kg heavier max takeoff weight.
Considering the current state of Ukraine, I think we should all take everything their producers says with a bit of salt.