Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/Blackshark

"Blackshark green!"

-Blackshark

The Kamov Ka-50 Blackshark is the primary attack helicopter originally used by Voshkod, later used by the Elsword Empire.

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Overview
A modern attack/recon helicopter with a highly-distinctive contra-rotating rotor design, the KA-50 Blackshark is the Empire's advanced front-line Helicopter. As suited to reconnaissance and support as it is close air support, the KA-50 Blackshark is extremely versatile. Faster and more mobile than heavier helicopters, the Blackshark starts mounted with a nose-mounted machinegun, and boasts a set of hardpoints that let it be upgraded with either a sensor/jammer package that boosts its sight range, lets it detect enemy stealth units, and distracts enemy missiles, or a pair of heavy Gattling Cannons to give it heavier punch. The Blackshark has high mobility relative to its size, and can easily turn to face enemies and strafe whilst pursuing a foe, making it extremely useful in difficult terrain - and extremely hard for even fast-moving ground targets to escape.

The Blackshark boasts heavier armor than lighter helicopters (such as the Comanche), and is extensively upgradable. Its armor can be improved with the Helicopter Armor upgrade. Its Gattling Cannons can be further enhanced with the Beetle Targetting Computer, which allow the KA-50 Blackshark to do fairly extensive damage to just about anything on the ground.

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