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==Description==
 
==Description==
Designed as an inexpensive conventional fighter at the dawn of the [[Age of War]], the '''Mosquito Light Fighter''' was a popular aircraft for its time. Designed by then AeroTech Industries of [[Andurien]], the vehicle saw widespread use between the [[Capellan Confederation]] & [[Free Worlds League]] and while licensed to other minor concerns. The Mosquito's success during those times helps propelled Aerotech into an interstellar sell of its time.   
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Designed as an inexpensive [[conventional fighter]] at the dawn of the [[Age of War]], the '''Mosquito Light Fighter''' was a popular aircraft for its time. Designed by then AeroTech Industries of [[Andurien]], the vehicle saw widespread use between the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the [[Free Worlds League]] but also was licensed to other minor concerns. The Mosquito's success during those times helps propelled Aerotech into an interstellar sell of its time.   
  
By the [[26th Century]], the air vehicle had become obsolete with what term as [[Primitive Technology|primitive technology]] and had faded from use.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Background information.</ref>
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By the [[26th Century]], the air vehicle had become obsolete and was considered [[Primitive Technology|primitive technology]]; thus it had faded from use.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Background information.</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Built with budget in mind, Mosquito was design to easily to maintain by its owners. Its only advanced component was its Fusion power plant, the plant fueled by 3 tons of fuel for flight. Inclusion of the Fusion plant was intended to allow the craft to carry more ordnance with its two [[External Stores Hardpoint|External Stores Hardpoints]].
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Built with budget in mind, the Mosquito was designed to be easily maintained by its owners. Its only advanced component was its Fusion power plant, with the plant being fueled by three tons of fuel for flight. Inclusion of the Fusion plant was intended to allow the craft to carry more ordnance with its two [[External Stores Hardpoint]]s.
  
Fighter's main firepower comes from its single 5-tube Long-Range Missile launcher found mount in the nose. Supplementing the launcher are two Machine Guns split between both of the fighter's wings.  Carrying ton worth of ammunition for both weapons, vehicle utilizes an [[Advanced Fire Control|Advance Fire Control System]] make each of its shots as accurate as possible.
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Fighter's main firepower comes from its single 5-tube Long-Range Missile launcher found mount in the nose. Supplementing the launcher are two Machine Guns split between both of the fighter's wings.  Carrying a ton's worth of ammunition for both weapons, the vehicle utilizes an [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced Fire Control System]] to make each of its shots as accurate as possible.
  
The Mosquito's hull is protected by 1 ton worth of BAR Grade 6 Armor.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Stats for fighter.</ref>
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The Mosquito's hull is protected by one ton worth of BAR Grade 6 Armor.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Stats for fighter.</ref>
  
 
==Design Notes==
 
==Design Notes==
The Mosquito intended as a Primitive Conventional Fighter, Support Air Vehicle construction rules were utilized create this vehicle.
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Though the Mosquito was intended as a Primitive Conventional Fighter, Support Air Vehicle construction rules were utilized create this vehicle.
It has Equipment Rating of D/D-X-X/E.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Equipment Rating, and explanation of vehicle's construction rules..</ref>   
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It has an [[Equipment Rating]] of D/D-X-X/E.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Equipment Rating, and explanation of vehicle's construction rules..</ref>   
  
As of this writing, there is no assigned Battle Value to this unit.
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As of this writing, there is no [[Battle Value]] assigned to this unit.
  
 
The Mosquito Light Fighter's image originally was used for the [[Angel]] Light Fighter. Though the Angel was built by the same company that original built the Mosquito, it is unclear if they share the same design legacy.
 
The Mosquito Light Fighter's image originally was used for the [[Angel]] Light Fighter. Though the Angel was built by the same company that original built the Mosquito, it is unclear if they share the same design legacy.

Revision as of 18:42, 11 January 2014

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Mosquito Light Fighter
Production information
Manufacturer AeroTech Industries
Use Interceptor
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Primitive)
Chassis Type (Size) Fixed Wing (Medium)
Equipment Rating
Introduced 2303
Technical specifications
Mass 20 tons
Structural Integrity 6
Speed 6
Top Speed 9
Power Plant Fusion
Fuel (Type/Range)
Armament 1x LRM-5
2x Machine Guns
Armor BAR 6
Crew 2 Enlisted/Non-Rates
1 Gunner

Description

Designed as an inexpensive conventional fighter at the dawn of the Age of War, the Mosquito Light Fighter was a popular aircraft for its time. Designed by then AeroTech Industries of Andurien, the vehicle saw widespread use between the Capellan Confederation and the Free Worlds League but also was licensed to other minor concerns. The Mosquito's success during those times helps propelled Aerotech into an interstellar sell of its time.

By the 26th Century, the air vehicle had become obsolete and was considered primitive technology; thus it had faded from use.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

Built with budget in mind, the Mosquito was designed to be easily maintained by its owners. Its only advanced component was its Fusion power plant, with the plant being fueled by three tons of fuel for flight. Inclusion of the Fusion plant was intended to allow the craft to carry more ordnance with its two External Stores Hardpoints.

Fighter's main firepower comes from its single 5-tube Long-Range Missile launcher found mount in the nose. Supplementing the launcher are two Machine Guns split between both of the fighter's wings. Carrying a ton's worth of ammunition for both weapons, the vehicle utilizes an Advanced Fire Control System to make each of its shots as accurate as possible.

The Mosquito's hull is protected by one ton worth of BAR Grade 6 Armor.[2]

Design Notes

Though the Mosquito was intended as a Primitive Conventional Fighter, Support Air Vehicle construction rules were utilized create this vehicle. It has an Equipment Rating of D/D-X-X/E.[3]

As of this writing, there is no Battle Value assigned to this unit.

The Mosquito Light Fighter's image originally was used for the Angel Light Fighter. Though the Angel was built by the same company that original built the Mosquito, it is unclear if they share the same design legacy.

The fighter features the following Design Quirks:

References

  1. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Background information.
  2. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Stats for fighter.
  3. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 13 Mosquito Light Fighter - Equipment Rating, and explanation of vehicle's construction rules..

Bibliography