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AWG/GH 55T "Mantis" Multirole Dropship
Near the end of The War, aeronautical manufacturers Advanced Weapons Group and Gaerlen Heinz collaborated on a beefier version of the fabled GH-23 Cricket. The AWG/GH 55 was about 20% larger, featured heavier armor, and advanced avionics. However, the largest differences were the addition of a tail and stabilizers, and rotors (vs jet propulsion). The new 55's didn't have the top speed of the 23's, but were just as maneuverable and much quieter.
The 55T Mantis featured the same frame as the Cricket variants, with the addition of heavy weaponry, and of course the two seater cockpit, room for a pilot and gunner. In addition to the upgraded arms, the Mantis could carry five Marines into or out of battle, and use them for fire support.
The 55T Mantis brought much needed aerial firepower to the battlefront, in addition to flying the same mission set as the Cricket- and Marines loved them just as much.
AWG/GH 55T "Mantis" Multirole Dropship
Near the end of The War, aeronautical manufacturers Advanced Weapons Group and Gaerlen Heinz collaborated on a beefier version of the fabled GH-23 Cricket. The AWG/GH 55 was about 20% larger, featured heavier armor, and advanced avionics. However, the largest differences were the addition of a tail and stabilizers, and rotors (vs jet propulsion). The new 55's didn't have the top speed of the 23's, but were just as maneuverable and much quieter.
The 55T Mantis featured the same frame as the Cricket variants, with the addition of heavy weaponry, and of course the two seater cockpit, room for a pilot and gunner. In addition to the upgraded arms, the Mantis could carry five Marines into or out of battle, and use them for fire support.
The 55T Mantis brought much needed aerial firepower to the battlefront, in addition to flying the same mission set as the Cricket- and Marines loved them just as much.