Tomahawk (Aerospace Fighter class)
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| Tomahawk | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Wanker Aerospace |
| Model | THK-63 |
| Class | |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Shipil 35-B |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament | |
| Communications System | Telestar Fortran |
| Tracking & Targeting System | IMB 5000 |
| Heat Sinks | 12 (Double) |
| BV (1.0) | ? |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Description
The Tomahawk was designed as a dogfighter, with a good combination of maneuverability and armament. The only drawback to this Aerospace Fighter is its abnormally high heat-signature, discovered (and only partially rectified) in prototypes designed in 2642.
Armament & Capabilities
With an armament consisting entirely of laser weaponry, the Tomahawk is a capable air-to-ground combatant. As a dogfighter, the Tomahawk also packs a punch, but has a tendency to overheat. The Tomahawk is also especially well armored.
Variants
- THK-53 - The THK-53 was the initial attempt to control the unusual heat difficulties. This variant replaces each wing-mounted Large Laser for a trio of Medium Lasers and a pair of Heat Sinks. The nose-mounted Small Laser is replaced with even more armor.
- THK-63b - The THK-63b replaces the PlasmaStar 270 Fusion Engine with an XL Engine, using the extra tonnage to upgrade the Small Laser to an ER PPC and adding armor.