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| image = TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
 
| image = TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
| name = TIG-15 "Tigress" Close Patrol Craft (Gunship)
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| name = TIG-15 ''"Tigress"'' close patrol craft (gunship)
| manufacturer = [[Vandenburg Mechanized Industries]]
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| manufacturer = [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]<ref name=HBMPSp201>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 201: "''Tigress'' Profile"</ref>
| Use = star system patrol <br/> anti-pirate craft <br/> early warning craft
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| Use = Star system patrol; <br/> anti-pirate craft; <br/> early warning craft
 
| Type = Military Aerodyne
 
| Type = Military Aerodyne
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard
 
| Introduced = 2790
 
| Introduced = 2790
 
| Mass = 150
 
| Mass = 150
| Length = 20 Meters
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| Structural Integrity = 6
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| Length = 20
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| Width = 22
 
| Drive System = Fusion
 
| Drive System = Fusion
 
| Safe Thrust = 4
 
| Safe Thrust = 4
 
| Maximum Thrust = 6
 
| Maximum Thrust = 6
 
| Fuel = 15 tons (1,200 points)
 
| Fuel = 15 tons (1,200 points)
| Tons/Burn-day = 8.15 tons<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62601.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct fuel burn ratio.</ref>
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| Burn Rate = Lasting 8.15 days<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62601.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct fuel burn ratio]. (dead link)</ref>
| Armament = [[PPC]] <br/> [[LRM 15]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Lasers]]
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| Armament = <span></span>
| Armor = ???
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* 1x [[PPC]]
| Crew = 4  
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* 1x [[LRM 15]]
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* 4x [[medium laser]]
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| Armor = Nose: 64 <br/> Wings: 57 <br/> Aft: 46
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| Crew = 4
 
| Heat Sinks = 20
 
| Heat Sinks = 20
| BV (1.0) = ???
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| BV (1.0) =
| BV (2.0) = 1152
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| BV (2.0) = 1,152<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Designed by Vandenburg Mechanized Industries at fall of the [[Star League]], the ''Tigress'' was designed to initially serve as DropShip & WarShip escort.  However, due to change priorities for the defense of [[Taurian Concordat]], it was re-aligned as a system patrol craft.
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Designed by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries at the fall of the [[Star League]], the '''''Tigress''''' was initially designed to serve as a [[DropShip]] and [[WarShip]] escort.  However, due to changing priorities for the defense of the [[Taurian Concordat]], it was reassigned as a system patrol craft.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
  
The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the [[Hyades Cluster]]. Tigress Gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike the crippled [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] during the [[3076]] raid of [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p 44 - House Davion - New Syrtis - Tigress Gunships used in strike against shipyards of New Syrtis.</ref>
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The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the [[Hyades Cluster]]. ''Tigress'' gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] during the [[3076]] raid of [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 44: "House Davion"</ref>
  
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The gunship was given a [[particle projection cannon]] and a fifteen-tube long range missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols.  For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four [[medium laser]]s split between the two wings.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
  
==Armaments & Capacities==
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The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6.  The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
The gunship was given Particle Projection Cannon and Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack to snipe at targets at long ranges. The launcher is given 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well-supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols.  For close-in combat, the ship was given additional four Medium Lasers split between the two wings.
 
 
 
The ship's fusion engine is enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6.  The ship has been given 15 tons of fuel. The ship's engines typically burn fuel at 8.15 tons a day.  
 
 
 
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
The Tigress has a seven ton [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]], with a single cargo door.  
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The ''Tigress'' has a seven ton [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]], with a single cargo door.
 
 
  
 
==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
*''[[Aquarius]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
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* ''[[Aquarius]]'' surface-to-orbit escort craft
 
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* ''[[Lyonesse]]'' surface-to-orbit escort craft
*''[[Lyonesse]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
 
 
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
The Tigress when first published in PDF form, had mix of two battle values. Fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.<ref>http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62389.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit.]</ref>
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* The ''Tigress,'' when first published in PDF form, had a mix of two battle values. The fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62389.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit.] (dead link)</ref>
 
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
*''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'', pp 201, 218
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]''
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
  
  
[[Category:Small Craft|Tigress (Gunship)]]
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 8 March 2023

TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
TIG-15 "Tigress" close patrol craft (gunship)
Production information
Manufacturer Vandenberg Mechanized Industries[1]
Use Star system patrol;
anti-pirate craft;
early warning craft
Type Military Aerodyne
Tech Base Inner Sphere Standard
Technical specifications
Mass 150 tons
Structural Integrity 6
Length 20 meters
Width 22 meters
Height meters
Drive System Fusion
Safe Thrust 4
Max Thrust 6
Fuel (tons)
Fuel (days)
Armament
Armor Nose: 64
Wings: 57
Aft: 46
Crew 4
Heat Sinks 20
BV (2.0) 1,152[1]

Description[edit]

Designed by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries at the fall of the Star League, the Tigress was initially designed to serve as a DropShip and WarShip escort. However, due to changing priorities for the defense of the Taurian Concordat, it was reassigned as a system patrol craft.[1]

The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the Hyades Cluster. Tigress gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled New Syrtis Shipyards during the 3076 raid of New Syrtis.[2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The gunship was given a particle projection cannon and a fifteen-tube long range missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols. For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four medium lasers split between the two wings.[1]

The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6. The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.[1]

Cargo[edit]

The Tigress has a seven ton cargo bay, with a single cargo door.

Related Designs[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • The Tigress, when first published in PDF form, had a mix of two battle values. The fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 201: "Tigress Profile"
  2. Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 44: "House Davion"
  3. The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit. (dead link)

Bibliography[edit]