Strategic Airlift Aircraft Units
About
Strategic airlift aircraft fulfil a vital role in military and humanitarian operations by transporting large quantities of personnel, equipment, and supplies over long distances, often across continents or oceans. These aircraft are designed to carry heavy payloads and oversized cargo, including vehicles, helicopters, and humanitarian aid, to remote or inaccessible areas quickly and efficiently. Their primary responsibilities include supporting military deployments by delivering troops and equipment to operational theatres. Their ability to operate from diverse airfields and transport significant payloads makes them indispensable assets for enhancing operational flexibility, maintaining readiness, and supporting global peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.
Abilities
Airlifting
Strategic Airlift Aircraft (SAA) play a crucial role in rapid force deployment, allowing for the transportation of ground units across vast distances.
The transport capacity of a Strategic Airlift Aircraft (SAA) unit is determined by its size. A Size 3 SAA unit (Squadron) can transport up to a Size 3 ground unit (Brigade).
Cannot Airlift Armored units because of weight and logistics constraints.
Airdropping
SAA units can also conduct airdrop operations, deploying certain unit types directly into enemy-controlled or contested regions. However, these operations carry increased risk due to enemy air defenses and potential supply chain disruptions.
Units eligible for airdrops
Towed Artillery – Light, mobile fire support.
Motorized Infantry – Fast-moving troops for securing objectives.
HQ Units – Command units for battlefield coordination.
Logistics Units – Crucial for maintaining supply lines post-airdrop.
