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KC Heron Mk.1

Introducing the KC Heron Mk.1 a compact, medium range SAR & utility vessel. Equipped to handle any situation, self-righting hull design ensures safe operation no matter the weather conditions!

Features:
- Comfortable design for 1 or 2 operators
- Equipment hatch for storage of tools
- Built in water hose and pump for firefighting
- 2x Locator buoys
- 2x VHF radio comms
- 2x Illumination flares
- Autopilot system
- Object detection radar
- Beacon locator
- Sick bay and bed
- Active & passive stabilization
- FLIR camera
- Winch with a length of 20 meters
- Range of about 80 kilometers with a top speed of 31 knots


Known issues:
- Battery drain even with everything turned off, requires redesign of the electrical system at some point. I recommend you keep the engine idling at all times to keep everything powered. If you do run out of battery, in the engine bay there's a power inlet to get her powered on again using a seperate generator.
- Range isn't great, I'd like to try to make her more frugal with fuel without sacrificing speed too much.
- Object radar isn't as reliable as I would like it to be.
- If there's anything else, please let me know!

Many thanks to the following people for creating great microcontrollers and a fantastic hull:
- Original hull design by jecki1379: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2208412656
- Radar by jecki1379: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2176478892
- Compass 1x1 display by surativefire: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2099059206
- Touchscreen Radio by Acc Original: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2015565502
- Autopilot by Tajin: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1584578096
- Versatile Ship Engine Controller by redfox: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2237211912
- RM Mobile Emergency Beacon Locator (MEBL) by Rifleman: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2237109102
- Weather screen by jecki1379: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2228418739
- Fuel Range Calculator by Dead_Lemon https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2049324674
- MrNJersey for the great video tutorials!
- Hope I didn't leave anybody out, if I did please let me know!