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{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | ||
| image = [[Image:Torrent.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Torrent.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | Name = Vendetta | + | | Name = Vendetta |
| Manufacturer = [[European Aerospace Consortium]] | | Manufacturer = [[European Aerospace Consortium]] | ||
| Use = Fighter/Ground Attack | | Use = Fighter/Ground Attack | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | ||
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed Wing (Medium) | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Medium) |
| + | | Equipment Rating = D/D-X-X/E | ||
| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[2328]] | + | | Introduced = [[2328]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5625/vendetta-medium-fighter-standard MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> |
| Mass = 60 tons | | Mass = 60 tons | ||
| Speed = 5 | | Speed = 5 | ||
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| Station Keeping Thrust = | | Station Keeping Thrust = | ||
| Structural Integrity = 3 | | Structural Integrity = 3 | ||
| − | | Power Plant = [[Fusion | + | | Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] |
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited |
| − | | | + | | comsys = |
| + | | Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]] | ||
| + | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
| + | * 1x [[large laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[small laser]] | ||
| Heat Sinks = 15 | | Heat Sinks = 15 | ||
| − | | Armor = [[BAR| | + | | Armor = Unspecified |
| − | | Crew = 2 | + | | BAR = [[BAR|10]] |
| + | | Crew = 2 officers <br> 2 enlisted/non-rated <br> 1 gunner | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Designed in the early [[twenty-fourth century]], the '''Vendetta Medium Fighter''' was an air superiority and ground attack fighter fielded by the air force of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. Armed with an array of the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]]' most powerful energy weapons, the Vendetta was a clear step forward from the pattern set by the rather mediocre designs among which it served. | |
| − | + | At the time of its introduction, the Vendetta was the most powerful aircraft in service with the HAF. The powerful weaponry carried by Vendetta proved to be too much for most contemporary designs to contend with. In addition to its advanced onboard armament, the Vendetta could carry a formidable payload of bombs or other munitions, making it valuable in the ground support role. It saw service with the HAF for over a century as its primary combat fighter. It was not phased out of frontline service until the advent of the [[aerospace fighter]]. The aircraft, along with variants and clone designs, would continue in service in secondary roles with various planetary militia.<ref name=ETRO:PV3p13>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 13: "Vendetta Medium Fighter"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | Designed to take advantage of its fusion reactor, the Vendetta’s weapons are solely energy based. Its main weapon is a | + | Designed to take advantage of its [[fusion reactor]], the Vendetta’s weapons are solely energy based. Its main weapon is a large laser mounted on the nose with the addition of a small laser. Complementing the large laser are two medium class lasers mounted in each of its wings. For attacks during ground-attack missions, the aircraft was fitted with six [[external stores hardpoint]]s on its main body. To ensure better accuracy, these weapons are guided by an [[advanced fire control]] System. |
| − | + | Because it wasn't the fastest of aircraft, its defense was supplemented by 3.5 tons of BAR-10 grade armor.<ref name=ETRO:PV3p13/> | |
| − | ==Design | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | The Vendetta | + | The Vendetta is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]: |
| + | * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | ||
| + | * [[Cramped Cockpit]] | ||
| + | * [[Difficult Ejection]] | ||
| + | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2580]] | ||
| + | * [[Variable Range Targeting]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Undercarriage]] | ||
| − | It has Equipment Rating of D/D-X-X/E.<ref | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | * Even though the Vendetta was intended as a Primitive [[Conventional Fighter]], Support Air Vehicle construction rules were utilized to create this vehicle. | |
| − | As of this writing, there is no | + | * It has an [[Equipment Rating]] of D/D-X-X/E.<ref name=ETRO:PV3p13/> |
| − | + | * As of this writing, there is no [[Battle Value]] assigned to this unit. | |
| − | The Vendetta Medium Fighter's image originally | + | * The Vendetta Medium Fighter's image was originally used for the [[Torrent]] Heavy Bomber. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Air Support Vehicles]] | [[Category:Air Support Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Conventional Fighters]] | [[Category:Conventional Fighters]] | ||
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[[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles]] | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:05, 26 January 2024
- This article is about the conventional fighter. For other uses, see Vendetta.
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| Vendetta | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | European Aerospace Consortium |
| Use | Fighter/Ground Attack |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Primitive) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Fixed-Wing (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | D/D-X-X/E |
| Introduced | 2328[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 3 |
| Speed | 5 |
| Top Speed | 8 |
| Power Plant | fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Fire Control System | Advanced |
| Armament |
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| Heat Sinks | 15 |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
| Crew | 2 officers 2 enlisted/non-rated 1 gunner |
Description[edit]
Designed in the early twenty-fourth century, the Vendetta Medium Fighter was an air superiority and ground attack fighter fielded by the air force of the Terran Hegemony. Armed with an array of the Hegemony Armed Forces' most powerful energy weapons, the Vendetta was a clear step forward from the pattern set by the rather mediocre designs among which it served.
At the time of its introduction, the Vendetta was the most powerful aircraft in service with the HAF. The powerful weaponry carried by Vendetta proved to be too much for most contemporary designs to contend with. In addition to its advanced onboard armament, the Vendetta could carry a formidable payload of bombs or other munitions, making it valuable in the ground support role. It saw service with the HAF for over a century as its primary combat fighter. It was not phased out of frontline service until the advent of the aerospace fighter. The aircraft, along with variants and clone designs, would continue in service in secondary roles with various planetary militia.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed to take advantage of its fusion reactor, the Vendetta’s weapons are solely energy based. Its main weapon is a large laser mounted on the nose with the addition of a small laser. Complementing the large laser are two medium class lasers mounted in each of its wings. For attacks during ground-attack missions, the aircraft was fitted with six external stores hardpoints on its main body. To ensure better accuracy, these weapons are guided by an advanced fire control System.
Because it wasn't the fastest of aircraft, its defense was supplemented by 3.5 tons of BAR-10 grade armor.[2]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Vendetta is subject to the following Design Quirks:
- Atmospheric Flyer
- Cramped Cockpit
- Difficult Ejection
- Obsolete/2580
- Variable Range Targeting
- Weak Undercarriage
Notes[edit]
- Even though the Vendetta was intended as a Primitive Conventional Fighter, Support Air Vehicle construction rules were utilized to create this vehicle.
- It has an Equipment Rating of D/D-X-X/E.[2]
- As of this writing, there is no Battle Value assigned to this unit.
- The Vendetta Medium Fighter's image was originally used for the Torrent Heavy Bomber.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for Vendetta Medium Fighter
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 13: "Vendetta Medium Fighter"