AV-3 Aerocop

AV-3 Aerocop  is a vehicle introduced in Chromebook Volume 2 and expanded on in Maximum Metal.

Chromebook Volume 2 Description

 * The AV-3 "Aerocop" (as it is known) is a familiar sight in any metropolitan area in the world. It is the standard for police departments the world over, with good armor, good performance, and versatility. The Aerocop functions just like a normal police car, except that it can fly as well as "roll". The turret machinegun mount owes its existence to the AV-3's design concept as a military scouting vehicle. Rejected in favor of the all-purpose AV-4 and the assault Av-6, the Av-3 was then sold to police departments the world over. Some departments dismount the turret; others keep it, and even vary the weaponry from the standard machinegun to heavy machineguns, light autocannons and missiles. The AV-3 is possibly unique in that it has retained ground wheels for surface maneuvering, another legacy of military requirements that it be able to go to ground and operate in surface mode. This comes in very handy for police operating in areas where tall surface clutter precludes flight.
 * Maneuver Speed: 250 mph
 * Fuel Efficiency: 1mpg
 * Fuel Capacity: 300 gallons avgas
 * Special Equipment: Radio, computer link to police headquarters, crash webbing (counts as 15 SP for passengers in crashes and collisions), ejection seats for front passengers (passengers then drift to ground on individual parachutes), secure back seat (20 SP armorplastic barrier between front and back seat), spotlight, police strobe lights, loudspeaker.
 * Game Notes: The AV-3 has a Maneuvering Speed of 60 mph, a Top Speed of 150 mph, Maneuverability of +0 to all rolls and Acc/Dec 10 mph per phase when on the ground.

Maximum Metal Description

 * A failed military scout vehicle, the Aerocop is unique in the AV field in that it is a dual-mode vehicle — it not only flies, it also has wheels for surface transport. A favorite of cops everywhere.
 * Special Equipment: Crash control systems, ejection seats for crew, SP 30 armored wall between crew and passengers, radio, auto-pilot and navigation system, radar with terrain-following, searchlight.
 * Weapons: Turreted 7.62mm Machinegun.
 * Notes: The Aerocop costs more than the standard AV because of its wheeled transmission. On the ground, its top speed is 150 mph, Acc/Dec is 15/40 mph, and Maneuvering is 0.