The HLH Pegasus has its origins in an old drawing from 2016. I wanted to modernize the concept a bit, do a three-view shot and an illustration. I should point out that this helicopter is not particularly destined to appear in one of my fictions, but you should never say never.
The aim of such a design is to reduce the footprint of the aircraft, which is made less bulky by the absence of a tail, thereby reducing its length. The counter-rotating rotor coupled to four turboshaft engines enables the helicopter to lift very heavy loads, including a light armored vehicle slung overhead, in addition to the troops and equipment in the cargo bay. Purists will obviously recognize the inspiration of the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, which has been transformed here.
I proceeded in the manner of a kitbash, a technique from the world of model making. It involves taking parts from several models, identical or otherwise, and assembling them to make a new vehicle. Here, I’ve ‘cut the tail off the stallion’, duplicated its main rotor to create the counter-rotating rotor and duplicated the rear stabilizer, which is present on both sides of the airframe. Its purpose is to provide lift and stability.
The 2024 illustration is a mixture of photomontage, photobashing, overpainting and digital painting.
