Difference between revisions of "Starfire (Aerospace Fighter class)"
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| image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]] | | image = [[File:Starfire.jpg|192px]] | ||
| name = SF-1X Starfire | | name = SF-1X Starfire | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Banzai Weapon Design Company]] |
| model = SF-1X | | model = SF-1X | ||
| Class = Medium | | Class = Medium | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[ | + | | Introduced = [[3031]] |
| mass = 55 tons | | mass = 55 tons | ||
| − | | frame = | + | | frame = NAIS MXA/22 |
| − | | power plant = | + | | power plant = CoreTech 275 |
| − | | armor = Ferro- | + | | armor = NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous |
| − | | armament = 1 x [[ | + | | armament = 1 x [[Ultra AC/5]] <br> 4 x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[Small Laser]]s |
| − | | communications system = | + | | communications system = Wunderland Fighter Series 60 |
| − | | tracking & targeting system = | + | | tracking & targeting system = Wunderland Raptores 2 |
| heat sinks = 20 | | heat sinks = 20 | ||
| price = 2,939,045 | | price = 2,939,045 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 995 | + | | BV (1.0) = 995 <ref name=TRO3026R-99>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 99</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The '''''Starfire''''' was a [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] developed [[AeroSpace Fighter]] intended as a testbed for recovered [[LosTech]]. | |
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| + | Scrambling to be the first [[Successor State]] to field the advanced [[Star League era]] technology discovered in the [[Helm Memory Core]], the NAIS and the closely linked Banzai Weapon Design Company immediately began working on prototype proof of concept designs to gain a better understanding of the new technology and how best to employ it. While only a handfull of the craft were constructed, the ''Starfire'' assisted the [[Federated Suns]] to more quickly and safely employ the advanced systems than its neighbors. | ||
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| + | It's flying-wing chassis heavily influenced by the specifications for the advanced [[SLDF]] ''[[Hellcat II]]'', the heavier ''Starfire'' mounted more advanced [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor but the NAIS's inability to then mass produce the advance material restricted to only seven tons of coverage. The base model carried only twenty standard [[Heat Sink]]s. <ref name=TRO3026R-98>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 98</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Armament== | ||
| + | The ''Starfire'''s baseline model carried an advanced [[General Motors]] PTAA [[Ultra Autocannon/5]] prototype in its nose, supported by more common laser array, a pair of [[Martell]] [[Medium Laser]]s in each wing and a aft mounted [[ExoStar]] [[Small Laser]]. <ref name=TRO3026R-98/> A single ton of reloads for the ammo hungry [[Ultra Autocannon]] was considered more than adequate for a non-combat test craft. | ||
| + | <ref name=TRO3026R-99/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | As a test bed for LosTech equipment, the designers attempted to develop semi-modular weapons port to aid testing, but were ultimately unsuccessful and were forced to return to drawing board to rebuild the fighter for each new system. Field refits of ''Starfire'' included variants with still experimental [[LB 10-X Autocannon]], [[ER Large Laser]], Star League style [[Double Heat Sink]]s or [[Artemis IV FCS]] and [[Narc Missile Beacon]] enhanced missile launchers. <ref name=TRO3026R-98/> | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | <references /> | + | <references/> |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Medium AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:Medium AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 22 January 2011
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| SF-1X Starfire | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Banzai Weapon Design Company |
| Model | SF-1X |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | NAIS MXA/22 |
| Power Plant | CoreTech 275 |
| Armor | NAIS Special-X Ferro-Fibrous |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
1 x Ultra AC/5 |
| Communications System | Wunderland Fighter Series 60 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Wunderland Raptores 2 |
| Heat Sinks | 20 |
| BV (1.0) | 995 [1] |
Description
The Starfire was a New Avalon Institute of Science developed AeroSpace Fighter intended as a testbed for recovered LosTech.
Scrambling to be the first Successor State to field the advanced Star League era technology discovered in the Helm Memory Core, the NAIS and the closely linked Banzai Weapon Design Company immediately began working on prototype proof of concept designs to gain a better understanding of the new technology and how best to employ it. While only a handfull of the craft were constructed, the Starfire assisted the Federated Suns to more quickly and safely employ the advanced systems than its neighbors.
It's flying-wing chassis heavily influenced by the specifications for the advanced SLDF Hellcat II, the heavier Starfire mounted more advanced Ferro-Aluminum armor but the NAIS's inability to then mass produce the advance material restricted to only seven tons of coverage. The base model carried only twenty standard Heat Sinks. [2]
Armament
The Starfire's baseline model carried an advanced General Motors PTAA Ultra Autocannon/5 prototype in its nose, supported by more common laser array, a pair of Martell Medium Lasers in each wing and a aft mounted ExoStar Small Laser. [2] A single ton of reloads for the ammo hungry Ultra Autocannon was considered more than adequate for a non-combat test craft. [1]
Variants
As a test bed for LosTech equipment, the designers attempted to develop semi-modular weapons port to aid testing, but were ultimately unsuccessful and were forced to return to drawing board to rebuild the fighter for each new system. Field refits of Starfire included variants with still experimental LB 10-X Autocannon, ER Large Laser, Star League style Double Heat Sinks or Artemis IV FCS and Narc Missile Beacon enhanced missile launchers. [2]