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	*; OF-17A-R : This version of the OF-17 uses a [[small cockpit]] to make room for two aft-mounted [[small laser]]s. Retaining the [[vehicular stealth armor]] and [[hyperspectral imager]] of the OF-17 is fine, but the cramped cockpit has led to complaints from the Lyran pilots assigned to it. Unfortunately, the Lyran procurement agency isn't willing to listen, so the pilots will have to live with the cramped conditions and useless small lasers. BV (2.0) = 290<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 165</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 82</ref>		*; OF-17A-R : This version of the OF-17 uses a [[small cockpit]] to make room for two aft-mounted [[small laser]]s. Retaining the [[vehicular stealth armor]] and [[hyperspectral imager]] of the OF-17 is fine, but the cramped cockpit has led to complaints from the Lyran pilots assigned to it. Unfortunately, the Lyran procurement agency isn't willing to listen, so the pilots will have to live with the cramped conditions and useless small lasers. BV (2.0) = 290<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 165</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 82</ref>
−	*; ''Cheetah IIC'' : This variant is produced by the [[Wolf Empire]] and is apparently inspired by the [[Thrush#Custom Variants|''Thrush'' Nanook]]. [[Laser reflective armor]] protects the hull and an [[XXL engine]] and [[small cockpit]] free enough mass to install a quartet of [[improved heavy laser]]s and a [[light active probe]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref>	+	*; ''Cheetah'' IIC : This variant is produced by the [[Wolf Empire]] and is apparently inspired by the [[Thrush#Custom Variants|''Thrush'' Nanook]]. [[Laser reflective armor]] protects the hull and an [[XXL engine]] and [[small cockpit]] free enough mass to install a quartet of [[improved heavy laser]]s and a [[light active probe]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref>
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{{InfoBoxASF | image = [[Image:Cheetah_3025.jpg|191px]] | name = ''Cheetah'' | manufacturer = [[Imstar Aerospace]] | model = F-10 | Class = Light aerospace fighter | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Cost = 1,669,463 [[C-bill]]s | production year=2630 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/571/cheetah-f-10 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | mass = 25 tons | structural integrity = 12 | frame = [[Imstar 10/f]] | power plant = [[GM 250-a]] | armor = unstated | Fuel = 320 - 4 tons | armament = * 1x [[Small laser]] * 2x [[Medium laser]]s | communications system = [[Lassitor-3QS]] | tracking & targeting system = [[IMB SYS 3600]] | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s | BV (1.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 28</ref> | BV (2.0) = 448 }} ==Description== Originally designed for the [[Star League]], the '''''Cheetah''''' is a light support or reconnaissance [[aerospace fighter]]. Boasting a maximum acceleration of nine gravities and a safe acceleration of six, the ''Cheetah'' is among the fastest and most agile fighters in existence and features a good weapons loadout for its size. This speed is necessary, as with only three tons of armor a solid hit by a heavy laser or missile volley can cause serious trouble. Four tons of fuel provide adequate range, though the idea that the GM 250-a power plant consumes more fuel than usual is just an old wives' tale. Another urban legend that the fighter's agility suffers when operating in an atmosphere is also false, though its extreme accelerations are physically punishing on its pilot.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 148</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 192</ref> The ''Cheetah'' was in continuous production from its introduction up until the downfall of the Star League, when the [[Free Worlds League]] copied the design and retooled several of their factories to continue producing them. It has since became the standard light aerospace fighter of the [[Free Worlds League Military]], appearing in nearly every FWLM aero formation. It has performed well in many roles, especially escorting [[DropShip]]s, with many assault squadrons using ''Cheetahs'' for long-range patrols and fast-courier runs.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> ==Weapons and Equipment== Well-armed for a light aerospace fighter, the F-10 ''Cheetah'' has a [[Small_Laser#Starflash_I|Starflash I]] [[small laser]] in the nose and a [[Medium_laser#Starflash_II|Starflash II]] [[medium laser]] in each wing. The lasers give the ''Cheetah'' a heavy punch for supporting other fighters or ground troops.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> ==Variants== *; F-11 : This upgraded [[3051]] variant produced in the [[Free Worlds League]], the F-11 eventually became the fighter's standard production model, correcting many of the flaws in the original. It uses a GM 250-a [[XL engine]] and changes the armor to [[ferro-aluminum]], increasing the amount of armor protection by half a ton. The lasers are also changed to a [[small pulse laser]] and two [[medium pulse laser]]s, while two tons of additional fuel gives it longer linger time.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> *; F-11-R : The [[2802]] reconnaissance version of the F-11-R strips the two [[medium laser]]s and adds two tons of fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[small laser]] can offer only token resistance.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 236,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 29</ref> BV (2.0) = 197 *; F-11-RR : A [[3054]] upgrade to the reconnaissance version, the F-11-RR replaces the standard [[fusion engine]] with a GM 250-a [[XL engine]], adds back the two [[Medium_laser#Starflash_II|Starflash II]] [[medium laser]]s and increases its fuel capacity to 10 tons, giving the variant superior range and firepower.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 178</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 117</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 492,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 30</ref> BV (2.0) = 448 *; F-12A : A failed prototype, this ''Cheetah'' variant was developed in [[3021]]. It trades the standard 250-rated engine for a 275 model, increasing speed slightly. However, to make room for the larger engine, the F-12A had to remove the [[medium laser]]s and a ton of armor, leaving it with a single [[small laser]] and two tons of armor protection. The FWLM ordered Imstar to shut down the design production line and canceled all orders.<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 15</ref> *; F-12-S : The [[2868]] F-12-S removes the [[medium laser]]s and one ton of fuel, replacing them with an [[SRM-4]] pack and one ton of ammo. With the reduced range this variant is used primarily as a defensive craft for installations or [[DropShip]]s.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 329,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 31</ref> BV (2.0) = 299 *; F-13 : This [[3069]] model upgrades the lasers to extended-range models, and mounts an additional [[ER medium laser]] to each wing. The armor is changed to [[ferro-aluminum]] for better protection and [[double heat sink]]s are added for better cooling management. BV (1.0) = 973<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> *; F-14-S : This [[3052]] ''Cheetah'' variant replaces the standard weapons with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. It also carries five and a half tons of armor. BV (2.0) = 458<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 33</ref> *; OF-17 "Hawkeye" : This special reconnaissance variant removes all the standard weapons and armor and replaces them with a [[hyperspectral imager]], [[vehicular stealth armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM]]. By shutting down their engines and using a ballistic flight path, several of these ''Cheetahs'' sailed past [[Terra]]'s defenses before [[Operation SCOUR]] came to Humanity's birthworld. The last minute data gathered by these units allowed Coalition commanders to modify their strategy. BV (2.0) = 352<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 12</ref> *; OF-17A-R : This version of the OF-17 uses a [[small cockpit]] to make room for two aft-mounted [[small laser]]s. Retaining the [[vehicular stealth armor]] and [[hyperspectral imager]] of the OF-17 is fine, but the cramped cockpit has led to complaints from the Lyran pilots assigned to it. Unfortunately, the Lyran procurement agency isn't willing to listen, so the pilots will have to live with the cramped conditions and useless small lasers. BV (2.0) = 290<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 165</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 82</ref> *; ''Cheetah'' IIC : This variant is produced by the [[Wolf Empire]] and is apparently inspired by the [[Thrush#Custom Variants|''Thrush'' Nanook]]. [[Laser reflective armor]] protects the hull and an [[XXL engine]] and [[small cockpit]] free enough mass to install a quartet of [[improved heavy laser]]s and a [[light active probe]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> ==Design Quirks== The F-12A ''Cheetah'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] * [[Bad Reputation]] * [[Difficult to Maintain]] The OF-17A-R ''Cheetah'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> * [[Improved Life Support]] * [[Modular Weapons]] ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Gepard'''. The model code was left unchanged. ==Gallery== <gallery> Cheetah_3025.jpg|Original F-10 ''Cheetah'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' Cheetah TRO3025Revised.png|F-10 ''Cheetah'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' Cheetah OF-17A-R TROPrototypes.png|OF-17A-R ''Cheetah'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' </div> [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation Aerospace Fighters]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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