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HH-104 Skua

The HH-104 is an advanced, multirole helicopter lifted straight from amidst the most luxurious military surplus yards the world has to offer. Under UK coast guard service, it has been stripped of its weapons, fitted with general SAR equipment, and given the nickname "Skua" by those that operate it. It still bears most of its stealthed paint scheme, but can be repainted in brighter colours as necessary.

• Fully-enclosed Connection For Flight Interface (COFFIN) digital canopy
  
• Pilot-operated FLIR pod
  
• Semi-automatic engine performance control
  
• Multi-purpose cargo bay

The cockpit canopy can be closed using the two-sided button to the left of the pilot's headrest, while master battery power can be activated using the breaker to the right of the pilot's headrest. The Skua's twin turboshaft jet engines are started using the controls on the left-hand auxiliary panel*, and post-startup procedures simply involve engaging the flight gearbox and setting the target engine RPM for your mission requirements via the right-hand auxiliary panel*.

When performing a touch-and-go landing, it is recommended to set the target engine RPM to its lowest available value to prevent unwanted liftoff. Engine shutdown can be achieved by disengaging engine fuel via the left-hand auxiliary panel*.

*Please note that the auxiliary panels are not reachable by the pilot unless the canopy is closed.