The Samson is not designed as an attack aircraft, so it is not armored, although there is some composite armor in the pilot’s seats and the dual-layer canopy can withstand strikes from smaller firearms. In addition there are two manually operated door guns, in either 50 or 30 caliber. The Samson has two stub wing pods, one on each side, that can fire either air-to-air or air-to-ground missiles. Its closed-rotor system and cutters on leading edges allow for safe operation in rainforests. The aircraft features minimal armament for defensive purposes only, making it an easy target in a battle against weaponry. Its heavy-duty winch can lift portable lab modules. It can be used to drop supplies and personnel at distant field sites. It is designed to carry out mostly non-combat missions. ![]() The Samson is a twin turbine, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) ducted-rotor vehicle.
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