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− | Originally created by Lockheed Corporation for the Lyran Commonwealth. | + | Originally created by Lockheed Corporation for the Lyran Commonwealth on the world of [[Gibbs]]. Named the ''Roubvogel'', the aircraft is intended for the ground support role. |
− | The design, | + | The design, continued to be made by newly merged Lockheed/CBM Corp and enjoyed wide spread use among member states of the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. |
− | + | In later years, after the recovery of [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|Memory Core]], the aircraft was updated with some these recovered technologies. The newly redesigned aircraft has been fitted with [[TAG]], which allows it to be used in either close-in support with laser guided bombs or as a artillery spotter.<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'' page 170 - AR-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber article.</ref> | |
==Armament== | ==Armament== |
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AB-18C “Roubvogel” Aerobomber | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Lockheed/CBM Corporation |
Equipment Rating | |
Use | Atmospheric Support Craft, Bombing, Artillery Spotter craft |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Conventional) |
Cost | ??? |
Introduced | ???? |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 45 Tons |
Engine (Type) | 180 Turbine |
Fuel | |
Armament | Large Laser, 2 x Streak SRM 4, SRM 2 |
Armor | Standard |
Crew | 1 |
BV (1.0) | 400 |
BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
Originally created by Lockheed Corporation for the Lyran Commonwealth on the world of Gibbs. Named the Roubvogel, the aircraft is intended for the ground support role. The design, continued to be made by newly merged Lockheed/CBM Corp and enjoyed wide spread use among member states of the Federated Commonwealth.
In later years, after the recovery of Star League Memory Core, the aircraft was updated with some these recovered technologies. The newly redesigned aircraft has been fitted with TAG, which allows it to be used in either close-in support with laser guided bombs or as a artillery spotter.[1]
Armament
Aerobomber fitted with Large Laser and Two-Tube Short-Range Launcher in its nose. One its Left and Right wings, it mounts Four-Tube Streak Short-Range Launchers. Each launcher has a ton of ammunition its respective ammo store bay.
Externally, the Aerobomber can carry external mounted TAG unit, additional 4 1-ton bombs.
Variants
The Roubvogel existed prior to recovery of the Helm Memory Core in early 31st Century. However, no canon details of what the earlier variants may have equipt with.
Notes
No canon Record Sheets have been published for Aerobomber since its publication in Handbook: House Steiner.
References
- Handbook House Steiner - page 170
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner page 170 - AR-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber article.