News Helicopter

Model number: unknown
Code name: News Helicopter
Unit type: helicopter
Manufacturer: unknown
Operator: civilians
Rollout: unknown
First deployment: unknown
Accommodation: unknown
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: unknown
Propulsion: 2 x rotary lift engine; tail rotor
Performance: unknown
Equipment and design features: 2 x camera, mounted under main body; many x antenna, mounted on main body
Fixed armaments: none

The News Helicopter was a civilian aircraft owned and operated by a TV station based in City 7 on the Macross 7 emigrant fleet. The News Helicopter’s underside was equipped with multiple cameras, and the top of the aircraft mounted several antennas to transmit its recorded footage. In 2045, the News Helicopter was deployed to report on major incidents in City 7, including Varauta “vampire” attacks.

First appearance: Macross 7

Rear view