The Universal Dynamics "Atlas" Heavy Tiltrotor concept dates back to the late 1970s, well before the first practical tiltrotors even entered service. Every several years, aviation and defense enthusiasts discover new proposals and supposed plans for its construction, and all manner of art, 3D models, and mock blueprints circulate. Meanwhile, experts and amateur engineers alike discuss its specification and usage, pointing to UD discussions for heavy-lift transport and gunship variants. Despite all this, the Atlas has likely never left the napkin, let alone the drawing board.
Rotor tilt is controlled automatically.
Use helicopter flight controls in VTOL mode.
To enter level flight mode, hold W and tilt forward to accelerate.
To return to VTOL mode, hold S and slow down. Rotors will tilt upward upon reaching stall speed.
Variants:
- Transport (50 passengers)
- Gunship (160x rockets, 4x 20mm rotary cannon turrets, 2x 105mm howitzer turrets, 20 passengers)