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| name = ''Avenger''-class dropship | | name = ''Avenger''-class dropship | ||
− | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name=DS& | + | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''Dropships and Jumpships'', p. 15, "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"</ref><br>[[Dynamico Limited]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><br> [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]]<br/>[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/> |
| Use = Military Aerodyne | | Use = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Type = Assault | | Type = Assault | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 70 | | Heat Sinks = 70 | ||
− | | BV (1.0) = 4,320 | + | | BV (1.0) = 4,320<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 8-9, "Avenger Profile"</ref> |
− | | BV (2.0) = 5,203 | + | | BV (2.0) = 5,203{{cn}} |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | One of the smallest [[DropShip]]s still in use, despite its size the '''Avenger''' Class features a level of weaponry almost equal to that of a [[Union]] Class, armor almost the equal of a [[Overlord]] Class and while retaining considerable speed. Found only in the navies of the [[Successor State]]s, Avengers are reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, their attrition rates are quite high. | + | One of the smallest [[DropShip]]s still in use, despite its size the '''Avenger''' Class features a level of weaponry almost equal to that of a [[Union]] Class, armor almost the equal of a [[Overlord]] Class and while retaining considerable speed. Found only in the navies of the [[Successor State]]s, Avengers are reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, their attrition rates are quite high.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45>''Dropships and Jumpships'', pp. 44-45, "Avenger Ship Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"</ref> |
− | The Avenger is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation. | + | The Avenger is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | Given its first strike role, the Avenger is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two [[AC/5]]s, an [[AC/20]], a [[LRM-20]], and two [[Large Laser|large]] and two [[Medium Lasers|medium lasers]]. In each wing is a single [[PPC]], a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Face the rear is [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]], an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The Avenger's large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it keep up steady rate of attack. | + | Given its first strike role, the Avenger is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two [[AC/5]]s, an [[AC/20]], a [[LRM-20]], and two [[Large Laser|large]] and two [[Medium Lasers|medium lasers]]. In each wing is a single [[PPC]], a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Face the rear is [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]], an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The Avenger's large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it keep up steady rate of attack.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
− | The Avenger features a single 93 capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines. | + | The Avenger features a single 93 capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *Upgraded Version - The Avenger class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered [[Star League]] technology, the first newtech example slipping its mooring at Dynamico in [[3048]], and the only one in actual production before the [[Clan Invasion]] disrupted similar upgrades for other classes. The primary changes are a switch to [[Double Heat Sinks]] and updating of its weaponry. Each set of twinned AC/5s in the nose and wings have been replaced by a single [[Gauss Rifle]], the large lasers have been upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range variants]] and the medium lasers have been switched for [[Medium Pulse Laser|new pulse counterparts]]. The LRM launchers have all been upgraded with [[Artemis IV FCS]], the only weapon removed completely being the sole rear facing AC/2. BV (1.0) = 5,501 BV (2.0) = 6,154 | + | * ''Upgraded Version'' - The Avenger class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered [[Star League]] technology, the first newtech example slipping its mooring at Dynamico in [[3048]], and the only one in actual production before the [[Clan Invasion]] disrupted similar upgrades for other classes. The primary changes are a switch to [[Double Heat Sinks]] and updating of its weaponry. Each set of twinned AC/5s in the nose and wings have been replaced by a single [[Gauss Rifle]], the large lasers have been upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range variants]] and the medium lasers have been switched for [[Medium Pulse Laser|new pulse counterparts]]. The LRM launchers have all been upgraded with [[Artemis IV FCS]], the only weapon removed completely being the sole rear facing AC/2.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/> BV (1.0) = 5,501<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/>, BV (2.0) = 6,154{{cn}} |
==Avenger Ship Gallery== | ==Avenger Ship Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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− | [[Category:DropShips]] | + | [[Category:DropShips|Avenger]] |
[[Category:Aerodyne Dropships|Avenger]] | [[Category:Aerodyne Dropships|Avenger]] | ||
[[Category:Assault Dropships|Avenger]] | [[Category:Assault Dropships|Avenger]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Avenger]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Avenger]] | ||
[[Category:Military Dropships|Avenger]] | [[Category:Military Dropships|Avenger]] |
Revision as of 17:14, 14 October 2012
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Avenger-class dropship | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Aldis Industries[1] Dynamico Limited[1] Rashpur-Owens Incorporated Defiance Industries[1] |
Use | Military Aerodyne |
Type | Assault |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,400 tons |
Structural Integrity | 12 |
Length | 50.5 meters |
Width | 42 meters meters |
Height | 11.9 meters meters |
Drive System | Star League V450 |
Safe Thrust | 3.5 g |
Max Thrust | 5.5 g |
Fuel (tons) | 160 tons |
Fuel (days) | 87 days |
Armament | 2 x PPCs 1 x AC/20 6 x AC/5s 1 x AC/2 4 x LRM-20s 2 x Large Lasers 8 x Medium Lasers |
Armor | Standard Fore: 23 Sides: 20 Aft: 18 |
Crew | 15 |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
Heat Sinks | 70 |
BV (1.0) | 4,320[2] |
BV (2.0) | 5,203[citation needed] |
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Description
One of the smallest DropShips still in use, despite its size the Avenger Class features a level of weaponry almost equal to that of a Union Class, armor almost the equal of a Overlord Class and while retaining considerable speed. Found only in the navies of the Successor States, Avengers are reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, their attrition rates are quite high.[3][2][4]
The Avenger is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation.[3][2][4]
Armament
Given its first strike role, the Avenger is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two AC/5s, an AC/20, a LRM-20, and two large and two medium lasers. In each wing is a single PPC, a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Face the rear is AC/2, an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The Avenger's large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it keep up steady rate of attack.[3][2][4]
Cargo
The Avenger features a single 93 capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines.[3][2][4]
Variants
- Upgraded Version - The Avenger class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered Star League technology, the first newtech example slipping its mooring at Dynamico in 3048, and the only one in actual production before the Clan Invasion disrupted similar upgrades for other classes. The primary changes are a switch to Double Heat Sinks and updating of its weaponry. Each set of twinned AC/5s in the nose and wings have been replaced by a single Gauss Rifle, the large lasers have been upgraded to extended range variants and the medium lasers have been switched for new pulse counterparts. The LRM launchers have all been upgraded with Artemis IV FCS, the only weapon removed completely being the sole rear facing AC/2.[4][2] BV (1.0) = 5,501[2], BV (2.0) = 6,154[citation needed]
Avenger Ship Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dropships and Jumpships, p. 15, "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 8-9, "Avenger Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Dropships and Jumpships, pp. 44-45, "Avenger Ship Profile"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"