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{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = 0194943d-1164-4b5f-a85e-79ebc0ebe621
| name                            = Cyclone AA
| image                           = Cyclone_AA_in_2948_Expo_-_Front.jpg
| manufacturer                    = TMBL
| series                          = Cyclone
| role                            = Ground support
| size                            = vehicle
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.0|Alpha 3.3.0]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 2
| length                          = 6
| width                           = 4
| height                          = 2.5
| mass                            = 3564
| cargocapacity                   = 0
| stowage                         = 1800K µSCU
| pledgecost                      = 80
| originalpledgecost              = 70
| warbondcost                     = 65
| originalwarbondcost             = 60
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/cyclone/Cyclone-AA
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16019-Rough-And-Tumbril
| trailerurl                      = 
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/9ikcxvpunkp29r/source/Tumbril-Cyclone_FINAL_X.pdf
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V3GdnGmmzZ-cyclone
| whitleysguideurl                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/19318-Whitleys-Guide-Cyclone
| releasedate                     = 
| conceptdate                     = 2017-07-21
| saledate                        = 
| queryimage                      =
}}

The '''Cyclone AA''' is a specialized variant of the [[Cyclone (series)|Cyclone series]] of ground vehicles, designed specifically for civilian anti-aircraft operations. This model has been developed by [[Tumbril Land Systems]], a company known for its innovative contributions to ground vehicle technology. The primary function of the Cyclone AA is to provide robust protection for ground forces against various aerial threats, thereby enhancing the safety and operational effectiveness of military personnel on the ground.<ref name="CycloneAAStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/cyclone/Cyclone-AA|text=Cyclone AA Store|accessdate=2025-02-11}}</ref>

==Features==

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|Weapons
|The AA is equipped with two missile racks of Size 2, which can accommodate either two Size 2 missiles or four Size 1 missiles.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
}}
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|EMP & defenses
|The vehicle is equipped with an electromagnetic pulse generator and a countermeasure system that includes flares, chaff, and various other defenses against missiles.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
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|X-TEC Tires
|Premium off-road tires with articulated treads that can change their configuration for soft, loose, and hard surfaces for equal traction, no matter the environment.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
}}
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|Suspension
|Independent suspension design for speed and comfort across all kinds of terrain.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
}}
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|Jump Jets
|Embedded jump jets apply bursts of thrust and counter-thrust for safer landings on longer jumps.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/9ikcxvpunkp29r/source/Tumbril-Cyclone_FINAL_X.pdf|text=Cyclone Brochure}}</ref>
}}
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|Gun rack
|Beside each seat is a gun rack where a single 'First Person' weapon can be stored.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
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{{List item
|External storage
|Storage is accessible by a menu on the driver's side door, allowing players to store up to 1800K μSCU.<ref name="CycloneAAStore"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Vehicle profile===
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!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Cyclone AA on Lyria - Isometric - Cutout SCT Stripe BG.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cyclone AA on Lyria - Above - Cutout SCT Stripe BG.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cyclone AA on Lyria - Leftside - Cutout SCT Stripe BG.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cyclone AA on Lyria - Front - Cutout SCT Stripe BG.jpg|center|frameless|128x727px]]
|[[File:Cyclone AA on Lyria - Rear - Cutout SCT Stripe BG.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
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!Isometric
!Above
!Starboard-side
!Front
!Rear
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|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:Cyclone_AA_in_SelfLand_-_Above_2.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Cyclone series/Paints}}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Cyclone AA images}}

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  Official=
{{gallery
|Cyclone_AA_destroying_target_with_missle.png
|Cyclone_AA_in_garage_with_blured_back_-_Front.jpg
|Cyclone_AA_in_garage_with_blured_back_-_Isometric_Rear.jpg
|Cyclone_AntiAir_Concept.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Cyclone_AA_in_2948_Expo_-_Above_Starboard.jpg
|Cyclone_AA_in_2948_Expo_-_Above.jpg
|Cyclone_AA_in_2948_Expo_-_Front.jpg
|Cyclone_AA_in_SelfLand_-_Above_2.jpg
}}
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==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2018-03-31
|The Cyclone was released in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0|Alpha 3.1.0]].<ref name="310patch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16487-Star-Citizen-Alpha-310|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0 patch notes}}</ref>
|-
|<!--DATE-->
|<!--INFO-->
|-
|}

==Trivia==

==See Also==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY6Ju2UR0hA Around the Verse - Cyclone]

==References==
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