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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | First introduced in [[2710]], the '''''Hellcat II''''' is one of the least-known or recognized fighter, in part because it was one of the last additions to the [[SLDF]] before the [[Amaris Civil War]]. The craft is intended as a heavy aerospace scout, a task for which it carries a [[Beagle Active Probe]], providing the ability to pierce normal [[ECM]] at much longer ranges than other scanning devices. | |
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| + | Originally protected by fifteen tons of standard armor, three tons was removed to improve the handling characteristics of what test pilots called a "flying tank." However, commanders felt that the weaker protection meant that the fighter would be unable to accomplish its primary mission. The problem was solved with replacing the standard armor with [[Ferro-Aluminum]] which, though more expensive, provided superior protection for less weight, and improved heat dissipation. | ||
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| + | Though bearing a similar name to the ''[[Hellcat]]'', the ''Hellcat II'' possesses little or no resemblance to that older fighter. | ||
==Armament & Capabilities== | ==Armament & Capabilities== | ||
With an armament consisting entirely of laser weaponry, the ''Hellcat II'' excels at strafing. The fighter also has very good maneuverability and heavy armor for a 50-ton craft. This, combined with the Beagle Probe, mean that the ''Hellcat II'' can pick its dogfights judiciously. | With an armament consisting entirely of laser weaponry, the ''Hellcat II'' excels at strafing. The fighter also has very good maneuverability and heavy armor for a 50-ton craft. This, combined with the Beagle Probe, mean that the ''Hellcat II'' can pick its dogfights judiciously. | ||
| − | Armament of the craft include 2 wing-mounted Diverse Optics/A [[Large Laser | + | Armament of the craft include 2 wing-mounted Diverse Optics/A [[Large Laser]]s and a rear-facing Starflash [[Medium Laser]]. Both large lasers are linked directly to the Beagle, which allows for greater accuracy at any range. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * '''Hellcat HCT-212''' - Armed with two [[Large Laser | + | * '''Hellcat HCT-212''' - Armed with two [[Large Laser]]s, co-axed with pair of [[Medium Laser]]s, with one set of each type of laser mounted in wings. The craft has 16 [[Heat Sink|Heat Sinks]]. It does not have the Beagle mounted in it, and the craft is prone to over heating if all weaponry is fired at once. BV (2.0) = 1,212 |
* '''Hellcat HCT-213C''' - This variant carries a [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing and a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the nose. To discourage pursuit, it carries a single rear-firing Medium Laser. The targeting system is tied into a [[Beagle Active Probe]] mounted in the nose. Two heat sinks have been removed, but the remaining thirteen are double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,308<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 86</ref> | * '''Hellcat HCT-213C''' - This variant carries a [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing and a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the nose. To discourage pursuit, it carries a single rear-firing Medium Laser. The targeting system is tied into a [[Beagle Active Probe]] mounted in the nose. Two heat sinks have been removed, but the remaining thirteen are double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,308<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 86</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 26 July 2011
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| Hellcat II | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles |
| Model | HCT-213B |
| Class | Medium AeroSpace Fighter |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 2,837,292[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 7[2] |
| Frame | Wakazashi IX |
| Power Plant | Rawlings 250 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | 400 points[3] |
| Armament | |
| Communications System | Telecron L50 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Beagle Active Probe |
| Heat Sinks | 15 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,077[4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,153 |
Contents
Description
First introduced in 2710, the Hellcat II is one of the least-known or recognized fighter, in part because it was one of the last additions to the SLDF before the Amaris Civil War. The craft is intended as a heavy aerospace scout, a task for which it carries a Beagle Active Probe, providing the ability to pierce normal ECM at much longer ranges than other scanning devices.
Originally protected by fifteen tons of standard armor, three tons was removed to improve the handling characteristics of what test pilots called a "flying tank." However, commanders felt that the weaker protection meant that the fighter would be unable to accomplish its primary mission. The problem was solved with replacing the standard armor with Ferro-Aluminum which, though more expensive, provided superior protection for less weight, and improved heat dissipation.
Though bearing a similar name to the Hellcat, the Hellcat II possesses little or no resemblance to that older fighter.
Armament & Capabilities
With an armament consisting entirely of laser weaponry, the Hellcat II excels at strafing. The fighter also has very good maneuverability and heavy armor for a 50-ton craft. This, combined with the Beagle Probe, mean that the Hellcat II can pick its dogfights judiciously.
Armament of the craft include 2 wing-mounted Diverse Optics/A Large Lasers and a rear-facing Starflash Medium Laser. Both large lasers are linked directly to the Beagle, which allows for greater accuracy at any range.
Variants
- Hellcat HCT-212 - Armed with two Large Lasers, co-axed with pair of Medium Lasers, with one set of each type of laser mounted in wings. The craft has 16 Heat Sinks. It does not have the Beagle mounted in it, and the craft is prone to over heating if all weaponry is fired at once. BV (2.0) = 1,212
- Hellcat HCT-213C - This variant carries a Large Pulse Laser in each wing and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers in the nose. To discourage pursuit, it carries a single rear-firing Medium Laser. The targeting system is tied into a Beagle Active Probe mounted in the nose. Two heat sinks have been removed, but the remaining thirteen are double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,308[5]
- Hellcat HCT-214 - The craft is configured with Beagle Active Probe mounted in nose. The craft is armed with two ER Large Lasers with pair of Medium Lasers in each of the wings. It has also been fitted with 14 Double Heat Sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,375
- Hellcat HCT-215 - Based on the 214 variant, the 215 retains the Beagle-Probe. The Large Lasers are replaced with Five Light PPCs, two mounted in each wing together with an ER Medium Laser and the fifth mounted up front. Heat management has improved, with the number of Double Heat Sinks increased to 15. Armor and internal structure have also been reinforced on this variant. BV (2.0) = 1,686
Related AeroSpace Fighters
- Hellcat - The Hellcat II was designed as a radical redesign of the Hellcat, which is 10 tons heavier.