Canard Rotor/Wing



The Canard Rotor/Wing (CRW) is a class of VTOL aircraft capable of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight. It has a large two-blade rotor capable of being locked in place and used as a wing surface for high-speed flight. Its primary weaponry are missiles and a chin-mounted M230 chaingun. It also has a spotlight at the bow.

Use by Outer Heaven
During Liquid Ocelot's Insurrection in 2014, CRWs were used by Outer Heaven PMCs in the Middle East and South America. CRWs were later utilized by Desperado Enforcement LLC. in 2018. At least one CRW was also utilized by Desperado captain Monsoon during his fight with Raiden during this time.

Behind the scenes
The aircraft are technologically based on the Boeing X-50 Dragonfly, a failed project aimed at producing a helicopter that could transition to fixed-wing flight in mid air, which was cancelled in 2006.

Appearances

 * Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
 * Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance