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{{Infobox vehicle
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|games =FO2, FO3, FNV, FO4, F76
 
|image =Vertibird Comparison.png
 
|image =Vertibird Comparison.png
 
|image desc =The two generations of Vertibirds compared
 
|image desc =The two generations of Vertibirds compared
 
|weapons =
 
|weapons =
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;VB01
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* side mounted [[Minigun (Fallout 4)|5mm Minigun]]s
 
* side mounted [[Minigun (Fallout 4)|5mm Minigun]]s
* paired forward mounted 5mm machine guns
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* paired forward mounted .30 cal machine guns<ref>''[[The Art of Fallout 4]]'': ''Front: Twin .30cal Ball Turret''<br/>PG.270</ref>
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;VB02
;VB-02
 
 
* Vertibird [[Gatling laser]]
 
* Vertibird [[Gatling laser]]
 
* [[Missile launcher|Missile racks]]
 
* [[Missile launcher|Missile racks]]
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|hp =
 
|hp =
|location =[[New California]]<br/>[[Capital Wasteland]]<br/>[[Mojave Wasteland]]<br/>[[Commonwealth]]
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|location =[[New California]]<br/>[[Capital Wasteland]]<br/>[[Mojave Wasteland]]<br/>[[Commonwealth]]<br/>[[Appalachia]]
 
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'''Vertibird''' is a designation for a series of VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) craft. These multipurpose [[W:Tiltwing|tiltwing]] aircraft were developed by the [[United States Armed Forces|United States military]]<ref name="MOTVBExh">[[Museum of Technology]] Vertibird placard: ''"This is a scaled model of a prototype military transport vehicle being developed by the U.S. Military. The XVB02 "Vertibird" is a VTOL ("Vertical Take Off and Landing") craft with an extremely durable armored fuselage and can be armored with a variety of offensive weapons and defensive countermeasures. This is the most advanced aircraft of its kind ever developed, and the military hopes to press them into service by 2085."''</ref> and rapidly became a primary gunship and transportation aircraft.
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'''Vertibird''' is a designation for a series of VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) craft. These multipurpose [[W:Tiltwing|tiltwing]] aircraft were developed by the [[United States Armed Forces|United States military]]<ref name="MOTVBExh">[[Museum of Technology]] Vertibird placard: ''"This is a scaled model of a prototype military transport vehicle being developed by the U.S. Military. The XVB02 "Vertibird" is a VTOL ("Vertical Take Off and Landing") craft with an extremely durable armored fuselage and can be armored with a variety of offensive weapons and defensive countermeasures. This is the most advanced aircraft of its kind ever developed, and the military hopes to press them into service by 2085."''</ref> and rapidly became a primary gunship and transport aircraft.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
<section begin="history"/>The original Vertibird was developed by the United States as a multipurpose tiltrotor aircraft. Following the success of what became known as the [[VB-01 Vertibird]], the military commenced work on a superior model, hoping to improve on virtually every aspect of the original: Better armor, better weapons, better speed and cargo capacity, everything. When the [[Great War]] struck in [[Fallout timeline#2077|2077]], the XVB02 Vertibird was still in prototype phase, scheduled to enter full military service in [[Fallout timeline#2085|2085]].<ref name="MOTVBExh"/> Limited trial runs were developed and pressed into service, including winterized models during the last stages of the [[Anchorage Reclamation]]<ref>[[:File:Fo3OA Vertibird Landing.png|A winterized Vertibird can be seen during the]] [[Anchorage Reclamation simulation]], dropping off troops.</ref>
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<section begin="history"/>Developed by the [[Federal government|Department of Defense]], the original Vertibird was created as a multipurpose tiltrotor vertical take-off aircraft. While utilized early on in the days before the [[Great War]], [[Hornwright Industrial Mining Company|certain companies]] got word of its development, and began planning the use of it for their own methods.<ref>[[Hornwright Industrial Headquarters terminals#Personal Entry 02|Hornwright Industrial Headquarters terminals; CEO's Terminal, Personal Entry 02]]</ref> Following the success of what became known as the [[VB01 Vertibird]], the military commenced work on a superior model, hoping to improve on virtually every aspect of the original: Better armor, better weapons, better speed and cargo capacity, everything. When the [[Great War]] struck in [[Fallout timeline#2077|2077]], the XVB02 Vertibird was still in the prototype phase, scheduled to enter full military service in [[Fallout timeline#2085|2085]].<ref name="MOTVBExh"/> Limited trial runs were developed and pressed into service, including winterized models during the last stages of the [[Anchorage Reclamation]]<ref>[[:File:Fo3OA Vertibird Landing.png|A winterized Vertibird can be seen during the]] [[Anchorage Reclamation simulation]], dropping off troops.</ref> The [[Enclave]] would finish prototyping the VB
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02 at the [[Control Station Enclave]], along with the [[X-01 power armor]], sometime after the Great War and begin producing the VB02 en masse.<ref name="vbEnclave">[[The Whitespring Bunker terminals#Prototype Power Armor Schematics|The Whitespring Bunker terminals; Schematic Archives, Prototype Power Armor Schematics]]</ref>
   
The second generation Vertibird was produced into two distinct versions: a transport design, with a large glass canopy, six non-retractable landing struts, a spacious cargo bay and seven bladed rotors for extra lift, and a gunship, with a heavily armored hull, four rotor blades, four retractable landing struts and better armament.<ref name="Craft1">Appearance of the craft in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', and ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.</ref> These were used extensively in field operations on the West Coast, which include trading with the [[Salvatore]] family of [[New Reno]],<ref>[[Help guard a secret transaction taking place in the desert.]]</ref> capturing of test subjects for the [[FEV Curling-13]] research programme from [[Arroyo]] and [[Vault 13]]<ref>Events of ''[[Fallout 2]]''.</ref> and more. Around [[Fallout timeline#2242|2242]], the Chosen One stole the [[Vertibird Plans]] from the [[Navarro]] base, making it possible that the Vertibird plans ended up in the hands of various factions of the wasteland. The destruction of [[Control station Enclave|the oil rig]] later that year has likely destroyed a large number of aircraft in the Enclave's service. When the Navarro military base was later conquered by the [[New California Republic|NCR]], a Vertibirds stationed at the base were put into military service, used for transportation duties. One aircraft was assigned for transporting the NCR President, receiving a special white and green paint scheme and the designation [[Bear Force One]].<ref>Vertibirds appear at [[Long 15]], while another is used as [[Bear Force One]] by the NCR [[President]].</ref>
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The second generation Vertibird was produced into two distinct versions: a transport design, with a large glass canopy, six non-retractable landing struts, a spacious cargo bay and seven-bladed rotors for extra lift, and a gunship, with a heavily armored hull, four rotor blades, four retractable landing struts, and better armament.<ref name="Craft1">Appearance of the craft in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', and ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.</ref> These were used extensively in field operations on the West Coast, which include trading with the [[Salvatore]] family of [[New Reno]],<ref>[[Help guard a secret transaction taking place in the desert.]]</ref> capturing of test subjects for the [[FEV Curling-13]] research programme from [[Arroyo]] and [[Vault 13]]<ref>Events of ''[[Fallout 2]]''.</ref> and more. Around [[Fallout timeline#2242|2242]], the Chosen One stole the [[Vertibird Plans]] from the [[Navarro]] base, making it possible that the Vertibird plans ended up in the hands of various factions of the wasteland. The destruction of [[Control station Enclave|the oil rig]] later that year has likely destroyed a large number of aircraft in the Enclave's service. When the Navarro military base was later conquered by the [[New California Republic|NCR]], a Vertibirds stationed at the base were put into military service, used for transportation duties. One aircraft was assigned for transporting the NCR President, receiving a special white and green paint scheme and the designation [[Bear Force One]].<ref>Vertibirds appear at [[Long 15]], while another is used as [[Bear Force One]] by the NCR [[President]].</ref>
   
In [[Fallout timeline#2277|2277]], Enclave forces that relocated to the Capital Wasteland deployed a large fleet of Vertibirds to support their ground operations in the region. These gunships were used in a decidedly military capacity. When the Enclave suffered a defeat at the hands of the [[Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel]], supported by the [[Lone Wanderer]], a number of VB-02 aircraft were captured, both during the attack on [[Project Purity]] and the subsequent conquest of [[Adams Air Force Base]].<ref>Events of ''[[Fallout 3]]''.</ref> by the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)|Brotherhood of Steel]] A large number of VB-01 craft were also pressed into service by the eastern division of the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)|Brotherhood of Steel]].<ref>''[[Fallout 4]]''</ref><section end="history"/>
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In [[Fallout timeline#2277|2277]], Enclave forces that relocated to the Capital Wasteland deployed a large fleet of Vertibirds to support their ground operations in the region. These gunships were used in a decidedly military capacity. A large number of VB01 craft were once again pressed into service by the eastern division of the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)|Brotherhood of Steel]], having not been used since the days of the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Appalachia)|Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel]],<ref>''[[Fallout 76]]''</ref> becoming widely used by [[Fallout timeline#2287|2287]].<ref>''[[Fallout 4]]''</ref><section end="history"/>
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
===[[VB-01 Vertibird]]===
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===[[VB01 Vertibird]]===
 
[[File:VB-01 Side Shot.png|right|x120px]]
 
[[File:VB-01 Side Shot.png|right|x120px]]
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<section begin="VB02"/>The VB
<section begin="VB02"/>The VB-01 Vertibird was primarily used by [[United States Armed Forces]] prior to the [[Great War]]. Since then its only known operator has been the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)|Brotherhood of Steel]] as its main transportation vehicle and gunship.<section end="VB02"/>
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01 Vertibird was primarily used by [[United States Armed Forces]] prior to the [[Great War]]. Since then its only known operator has been the [[Brotherhood of Steel (Eastern division)|Brotherhood of Steel]] as its main transportation vehicle and gunship.<section end="VB02"/>
 
{{-}}
 
{{-}}
===[[VB-02 Vertibird]]===
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===[[VB02 Vertibird]]===
 
[[File:VB-02 Side Shot.png|right|x120px]]
 
[[File:VB-02 Side Shot.png|right|x120px]]
<section begin="VB02"/>The VB-02 Vertibird was primarily used by the [[Enclave]] in post-War [[United States of America|America]]. Since its defeat, Vertibirds have seen limited use by the [[New California Republic]] for transport of VIPs or special missions.
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<section begin="VB02"/>The VB02 Vertibird was primarily used by the [[Enclave]] in post-War [[United States of America|America]]. Since its defeat, Vertibirds have seen limited use by the [[New California Republic]] for transport of VIPs or special missions.
The eastern division of the Brotherhood have captured a number of VB-02 Vertibirds in the [[Capital Wasteland]], but their operational status is not known.<section end="VB02"/>
 
 
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* The name "[[W:Vertibird|Vertibird]]" is the trademark for a toy helicopter playset popular in the 70's.
 
* The name "[[W:Vertibird|Vertibird]]" is the trademark for a toy helicopter playset popular in the 70's.
 
* Many design aspects of this aircraft appear to be inspired by the hovering insect, the dragonfly. For example, the six legged landing gear and twin bulges in the forward fuselage.
 
* Many design aspects of this aircraft appear to be inspired by the hovering insect, the dragonfly. For example, the six legged landing gear and twin bulges in the forward fuselage.
* The technical concept of wingtip-mounted, tilting engine-pods with rotors featuring a diameter between a classic aircraft propeller and a helicopter's main rotor has been used in several real-world-designs like the experimental aircrafts Bell XV-3, Curtiss-Wright X-19 or Bell X-22.
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* The technical concept of wingtip-mounted, tilting engine-pods with rotors featuring a diameter between a classic aircraft propeller and a helicopter's main rotor has been used in several real-world-designs like the experimental aircrafts [[W:Bell XV-3|Bell XV-3]], [[W:Curtiss-Wright X-19|Curtiss-Wright X-19]], [[W:Bell X-22|Bell X-22]], [[W:Bell XV-15|Bell XV-15]].
* A prominent tilt-rotor aircraft in current military service is the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey which is operated by both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force.
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* A prominent tilt-rotor aircraft in current military service is the [[W:Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey|Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey]] which is operated by both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force.
   
 
===Vertibird Designation===
 
===Vertibird Designation===
The designation "VB-02" would, in real-world US military usage, indicate that it is a bomber aircraft. As the Vertibird's primary roles appear to be transport and ground attack, the "VB" prefix seems to be simply intended as an abbreviation of Vertibird. In post-1962 US Department of Defense nomenclature, the transport variation's designation would probably be CV-2, meaning "cargo/transport VTOL, design number 2", with the gunship variant being "AV-2", meaning "Attack Purposed VTOL, design number 2".<section end="BtS"/>
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The designation "VB02" would, in real-world US military usage, indicate that it is a bomber aircraft. As the Vertibird's primary roles appear to be transport and ground attack, the "VB" prefix seems to be simply intended as an abbreviation of Vertibird. In post-1962 US Department of Defense nomenclature, the transport variation's designation would probably be CV-2, meaning "cargo/transport VTOL, design number 2", with the gunship variant being "AV-2", meaning "Attack Purposed VTOL, design number 2".<section end="BtS"/>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===''Fallout 3''===
 
===''Fallout 3''===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
BOSVertibird.jpg|[[Brotherhood of Steel]] Vertibird landing on mobile base crawler.
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BOSvertibird.jpg|[[Brotherhood of Steel]] Vertibird landing on mobile base crawler.
 
FO3 Vertibird.jpg|A gunship Vertibird outside [[Arlington Library]].
 
FO3 Vertibird.jpg|A gunship Vertibird outside [[Arlington Library]].
 
Fo3OA Winterized Vertibird on the Attack.png|Winterized Vertibird in flight.
 
Fo3OA Winterized Vertibird on the Attack.png|Winterized Vertibird in flight.
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</gallery><section end="FO3G"/>
 
</gallery><section end="FO3G"/>
 
<section begin="FNVG"/>
 
<section begin="FNVG"/>
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===''Fallout: New Vegas''===
 
===''Fallout: New Vegas''===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:CrashedVertibird.jpg|[[Crashed Vertibird]].
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File:22380 20180916232537 1.png|[[Crashed Vertibird]].
File:enclaveVertibirdNewVegas.jpg|Enclave Vertibird in [[Remnants Bunker]]
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File:EnclavevertibirdNewVegas.jpg|Enclave Vertibird in [[Remnants Bunker]]
 
File:Bear Force One Vertibird.png|[[Bear Force One]], unique Vertibird used to transport NCR President [[Aaron Kimball]]
 
File:Bear Force One Vertibird.png|[[Bear Force One]], unique Vertibird used to transport NCR President [[Aaron Kimball]]
File:Enclave navaro Vertibird FNV front side.png|GECK view of the Enclave Vertibird
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File:Enclave navaro vertibird FNV front side.png|GECK view of the Enclave Vertibird
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File:Enclave navaro vertibird FNV.png|GECK view of the Enclave Vertibird (side)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
<section end="FNVG"/>
 
<section end="FNVG"/>
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==Appearances in games==
 
==Appearances in games==
Vertibirds appear in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' and ''[[Fallout 4]]''.
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Vertibirds appear in ''[[Fallout 2]]'', ''[[Fallout 3]]'', ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and ''[[Fallout 76]]''.
   
 
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[[Category:Fallout: New Vegas non-drivable vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Fallout: New Vegas non-drivable vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 4 vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 4 vehicles]]
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[[Category:Fallout 76 non-drivable vehicles]]
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[[Category:United States Armed Forces materiel]]

Latest revision as of 02:55, 17 September 2019

Vertibird
Vertibird Comparison
The two generations of Vertibirds compared
Weapons
VB01
VB02
LocationNew California
Capital Wasteland
Mojave Wasteland
Commonwealth
Appalachia
 
Gametitle-FO2Gametitle-FO3Gametitle-FNVGametitle-FO4Gametitle-F76
Gametitle-FO2Gametitle-FO3Gametitle-FNVGametitle-FO4Gametitle-F76

Vertibird is a designation for a series of VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) craft. These multipurpose tiltwing aircraft were developed by the United States military[2] and rapidly became a primary gunship and transport aircraft.

History

Developed by the Department of Defense, the original Vertibird was created as a multipurpose tiltrotor vertical take-off aircraft. While utilized early on in the days before the Great War, certain companies got word of its development, and began planning the use of it for their own methods.[3] Following the success of what became known as the VB01 Vertibird, the military commenced work on a superior model, hoping to improve on virtually every aspect of the original: Better armor, better weapons, better speed and cargo capacity, everything. When the Great War struck in 2077, the XVB02 Vertibird was still in the prototype phase, scheduled to enter full military service in 2085.[2] Limited trial runs were developed and pressed into service, including winterized models during the last stages of the Anchorage Reclamation[4] The Enclave would finish prototyping the VB 02 at the Control Station Enclave, along with the X-01 power armor, sometime after the Great War and begin producing the VB02 en masse.[5]

The second generation Vertibird was produced into two distinct versions: a transport design, with a large glass canopy, six non-retractable landing struts, a spacious cargo bay and seven-bladed rotors for extra lift, and a gunship, with a heavily armored hull, four rotor blades, four retractable landing struts, and better armament.[6] These were used extensively in field operations on the West Coast, which include trading with the Salvatore family of New Reno,[7] capturing of test subjects for the FEV Curling-13 research programme from Arroyo and Vault 13[8] and more. Around 2242, the Chosen One stole the Vertibird Plans from the Navarro base, making it possible that the Vertibird plans ended up in the hands of various factions of the wasteland. The destruction of the oil rig later that year has likely destroyed a large number of aircraft in the Enclave's service. When the Navarro military base was later conquered by the NCR, a Vertibirds stationed at the base were put into military service, used for transportation duties. One aircraft was assigned for transporting the NCR President, receiving a special white and green paint scheme and the designation Bear Force One.[9]

In 2277, Enclave forces that relocated to the Capital Wasteland deployed a large fleet of Vertibirds to support their ground operations in the region. These gunships were used in a decidedly military capacity. A large number of VB01 craft were once again pressed into service by the eastern division of the Brotherhood of Steel, having not been used since the days of the Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel,[10] becoming widely used by 2287.[11]

Variants

VB01 Vertibird

VB-01 Side Shot

The VB 01 Vertibird was primarily used by United States Armed Forces prior to the Great War. Since then its only known operator has been the Brotherhood of Steel as its main transportation vehicle and gunship.

VB02 Vertibird

VB-02 Side Shot

The VB02 Vertibird was primarily used by the Enclave in post-War America. Since its defeat, Vertibirds have seen limited use by the New California Republic for transport of VIPs or special missions.

Behind the scenes

Cut content

Fo3 Enclave Vertibird Corps Emblem

Enclave Air Force insignia, from the destroyed Vertibird texture map

When destroyed, the wreckage uses a slightly different texture set, including rotor markings and the emblem of what is likely to be the Enclave Air Force.

Design background

  • The name "Vertibird" is the trademark for a toy helicopter playset popular in the 70's.
  • Many design aspects of this aircraft appear to be inspired by the hovering insect, the dragonfly. For example, the six legged landing gear and twin bulges in the forward fuselage.
  • The technical concept of wingtip-mounted, tilting engine-pods with rotors featuring a diameter between a classic aircraft propeller and a helicopter's main rotor has been used in several real-world-designs like the experimental aircrafts Bell XV-3, Curtiss-Wright X-19, Bell X-22, Bell XV-15.
  • A prominent tilt-rotor aircraft in current military service is the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey which is operated by both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force.

Vertibird Designation

The designation "VB02" would, in real-world US military usage, indicate that it is a bomber aircraft. As the Vertibird's primary roles appear to be transport and ground attack, the "VB" prefix seems to be simply intended as an abbreviation of Vertibird. In post-1962 US Department of Defense nomenclature, the transport variation's designation would probably be CV-2, meaning "cargo/transport VTOL, design number 2", with the gunship variant being "AV-2", meaning "Attack Purposed VTOL, design number 2".

Gallery

Fallout 2

Fallout 3


Fallout: New Vegas


Fallout 4

Appearances in games

Vertibirds appear in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.

References

  1. The Art of Fallout 4: Front: Twin .30cal Ball Turret
    PG.270
  2. 2.0 2.1 Museum of Technology Vertibird placard: "This is a scaled model of a prototype military transport vehicle being developed by the U.S. Military. The XVB02 "Vertibird" is a VTOL ("Vertical Take Off and Landing") craft with an extremely durable armored fuselage and can be armored with a variety of offensive weapons and defensive countermeasures. This is the most advanced aircraft of its kind ever developed, and the military hopes to press them into service by 2085."
  3. Hornwright Industrial Headquarters terminals; CEO's Terminal, Personal Entry 02
  4. A winterized Vertibird can be seen during the Anchorage Reclamation simulation, dropping off troops.
  5. The Whitespring Bunker terminals; Schematic Archives, Prototype Power Armor Schematics
  6. Appearance of the craft in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas.
  7. Help guard a secret transaction taking place in the desert.
  8. Events of Fallout 2.
  9. Vertibirds appear at Long 15, while another is used as Bear Force One by the NCR President.
  10. Fallout 76
  11. Fallout 4
Enclave Symbol (Fallout 3)
Enclave Symbol (Fallout 3)