Difference between revisions of "Ares Landing Craft"
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| − | | | + | | Name = Ares Landing Craft |
| − | | | + | | Manufacturer = [[IncStar Dynamics]]<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | production year=2438 | + | | production year = [[2438]] |
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5592/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5592/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Use = Armed Cargo Transport | + | | Use = Armed Cargo Transport |
| − | | Type = Military Aerodyne | + | | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name=XTRO/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| − | | Mass = 200<ref name=XTRO/> | + | | Cost = ??? |
| + | | Introduced = 2438 | ||
| + | | Mass = 200<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| Structural Integrity = 6<ref name=XTRO/> | | Structural Integrity = 6<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| Length = 27<ref name=XTRO/> | | Length = 27<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| − | | | + | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> |
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| Safe Thrust = 3<ref name=XTRO/> | | Safe Thrust = 3<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 5<ref name=XTRO/> | | Maximum Thrust = 5<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| − | | Fuel | + | | Fuel = 6 (480)<ref name=XTRO/> |
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| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = |
4 x [[Medium Laser]]<ref name=XTRO/> | 4 x [[Medium Laser]]<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
2 x [[LRM-15]]<ref name=XTRO/> | 2 x [[LRM-15]]<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| Armor = 24 tons primitive<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Fore:''' 76<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Sides:''' 75<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Aft:''' 55<ref name=XTRO/> | | Armor = 24 tons primitive<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Fore:''' 76<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Sides:''' 75<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Aft:''' 55<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| − | | Crew = 4<ref name=XTRO/> | + | | Crew = 4 (3 Enlisted, 1 Gunner)<ref name=XTRO/> |
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| Heat Sinks = 16<ref name=XTRO/> | | Heat Sinks = 16<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
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Revision as of 04:43, 22 May 2020
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| Ares Landing Craft | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | IncStar Dynamics[1] |
| Production Year[[Production Year::2438| ]] | [[Small Craft Timetable|2438]][2] |
| Use | Armed Cargo Transport |
| Type (Shape) | Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 2438 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 6[1] |
| Length | 27[1] |
| Engine (Type) | Fusion Engine[3] |
| Safe Thrust | 3[1] |
| Maximum Thrust | 5[1] |
| Fuel | 6 (480)[1] |
| Burn Rate | |
| Armament | 4 x Medium Laser[1] |
| Armor | 24 tons primitive[1] Fore: 76[1] Sides: 75[1] Aft: 55[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 16[1] |
| Crew | 4 (3 Enlisted, 1 Gunner)[1] |
| Passengers | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Developed by the Terran Hegemony as a means of reducing losses among their orbit-to-surface transports, the Ares Landing Craft proved to be versatile and rugged, serving the Hegemony Armed Forces and Star League for more than three centuries. Prior to the introduction of the Ares, the HAF was utilizing converted merchant cargo craft modified with additional armor or weapons. The only way these stopgap solutions could get through a concentrated fighter screen was through sheer numbers. Mission losses well in excess of 25% were common. In addition, the modifications to these craft left them with very little cargo space. The Ares provided solutions for both of these problems, mounting powerful defensive armament and thick armor, while still being able to carry a sixty-five ton tank onto the battlefield. [1]
Armament
The Ares carries four Medium Lasers and a pair of LRM-15s, giving it serious punch for its day.[1]
Cargo
The Ares has a single cargo bay with up to 65 tons capacity. [1]
Variants
The Ares saw several variants over its lifespan. The Mk.II "Close Attack Landing Craft" added an additional three Large Lasers to the craft and was used as an powerful escort and ground-attack craft. The Mk.III "Assault Craft" was designed to attack enemy fighters, adding a single Large Laser, along with more heat sinks, heavier armor, and a more powerful engine. During the Succession Wars, the class later evolved into the Mark VII.[1]
Design Quirks
The Ares Landing Craft features the following Design Quirks:[1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 14, Ares Landing
- ↑ MUL online date for the Ares Landing Craft
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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