Hydra Rockets

[Cabbage Patch]

Hydra Rockets are 70mm unguided rockets that are used as a main weapon system on US and NATO combat helicopters. Hydra rockets are typically mounted in 7 round containers mounted on either side of a helicopter fuselage, and are aimed and fired by the pilot.

Link to Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydra_70

Appearances:

Chapter 34 Part 3 - The Blackhawk helicopter dispatched from Fort Irwin is armed with Hydra Rockets and a minigun.


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Specs:

70mm folding fin aerial rocket
Maximum effective range: 4.5 miles (6.5 miles maximum range)
Warhead Weight: 8.8 to 17 pounds, depending on type
Warhead Types: Anti-Personnel, High Explosive, Smoke/Incindiary (white or red phosphurus), Explosive Sub-Munition, Anti-Tank



Originally developed in the 1970s as a replacement for WW2 era rockets.
First used in Vietnam and in every subsequent US armed conflict.
Standard armament on US helicopters, including the Blackhawk.


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