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	| cost =		| cost =
	| mass = 25 tons<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>		| mass = 25 tons<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
−	| armor = [[Imstar HL Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>	+	| armor = [[Imstar HL]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
−	| heat sinks = 1 [[Heat Sink|single]]	+	| heat sinks = 1<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
−	| engine = [[Imstar 135]] [[fuel cell]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>	+	| engine = [[Imstar 135]] [[Fuel Cell]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
	| comsys = [[Irian E.A.R.]]		| comsys = [[Irian E.A.R.]]
	| T&T = [[IMB SYS 1540]]		| T&T = [[IMB SYS 1540]]
−	| speed = 183	+	| speed = 183<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> (11/17)
	| Crew =		| Crew =
	| armament = 6 x [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>		| armament = 6 x [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
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	==Description==		==Description==
−	Designed by [[Imstar Aerospace]] and produced from the factories on [[Amity]] and [[Marik]] from [[3093]] onward, the '''Red Kite Attack VTOL''' earned a place in the reconnaissance forces of the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] through a combination of an impressive weapons payload and a low noise profile, despite being introduced to service with a very different weapons suite than that originally intended.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>	+	Designed by [[Imstar Aerospace]] and produced from the factories on [[Amity]] and [[Marik]] from [[3093]] onwards, the '''Red Kite Attack VTOL''' earned a place in the reconnaissance forces of the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] through a combination of an impressive weapons payload and a low noise profile, despite being introduced to service with a very different weapons suite than that originally intended.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==
−	Capable of moving at a maximum speed of 183 km/h, the Red Kite was noticeably faster than contemporary gunships such as the [[Yasha]] or [[Yellow Jacket]], but the Red Kite's weapons suite was effective over a noticeably shorter range despite the impressive damage output. The Red Kite introduced to service mounted 6 Series 2CHM Medium Chemical Lasers, having secured the Clantech weapons during the later stages of the development program. The lack of recoil associated with the chemical lasers made them seem a more attractive option than the [[Imperator Napoleon]] [[Light AC/5]] originally intended for the Red Kite, and four were mounted in the turret originally designed for the Imperator while two others were fixed to the front of the Red Kite.	+	Capable of moving at a maximum speed of 183 kilometers per hour, the Red Kite was noticeably faster than contemporary gunships such as the [[Yasha]] or [[Yellow Jacket]], but the Red Kite's weapons suite was effective over a noticeably shorter range despite the impressive damage output. The Red Kite introduced to service mounted 6 Series 2CHM Medium Chemical Lasers, having secured the Clantech weapons during the later stages of the development programme. The lack of recoil associated with the chemical lasers made them seem a more attractive option than the Imperator Napoleon [[Light AC/5]] originally intended for the Red Kite, and four were mounted in the turret originally designed for the Imperator while two others were fixed to the front of the Red Kite.
−	Unfortunately, the embodiment of the chemical lasers and - more importantly - the loading mechanism for the lasers that drew from the three-ton ammunition bay left the load mechanism liable to jamming if the turret had been rotated more than 60° off-center when the loading mechanism engaged.	+	Unfortunately, the embodiment of the chemical lasers and - more importantly - the loading mechanism for the lasers that drew from the three-ton ammunition bay left the load mechanism liable to jamming if the turret had been rotated more than sixty degrees off center when the loading mechanism engaged.
−	Despite the problem with the weapon systems, the Red Kite's high speed and the protection offered by three and a half tons of Imstar HL [[ferro-fibrous armor]] served to keep the crew safe in many cases.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>	+	Despite the problem with the weapon systems, the Red Kite's high speed and the protection offered by three and a half tons of Imstar HL ferro-fibrous armor served to keep the crew safe in many cases.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
	==Variants==		==Variants==
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	==Design Quirks==		==Design Quirks==
	The Red Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>		The Red Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/>
−	* [[Ammunition Feed Problem]]	+	* [[Ammo Feed Problem]]
	* [[VTOL Rotor Arrangement|VTOL Rotor Arrangement (Dual Rotor)]]		* [[VTOL Rotor Arrangement|VTOL Rotor Arrangement (Dual Rotor)]]
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	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''		* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
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	[[Category: Combat Vehicles]]		[[Category: Combat Vehicles]]

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Red Kite.jpg|191px | name = Red Kite Attack VTOL | manufacturer = [[Imstar Aerospace]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 12-13, "Red Kite Attack VTOL"</ref> | production year = 3121 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | Mission = Reconnaissance<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | Type = VTOL<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | cost = | mass = 25 tons<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | armor = [[Imstar HL]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | heat sinks = 1<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | engine = [[Imstar 135]] [[Fuel Cell]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | comsys = [[Irian E.A.R.]] | T&T = [[IMB SYS 1540]] | speed = 183<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> (11/17) | Crew = | armament = 6 x [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 835<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 234</ref> }} ==Description== Designed by [[Imstar Aerospace]] and produced from the factories on [[Amity]] and [[Marik]] from [[3093]] onwards, the '''Red Kite Attack VTOL''' earned a place in the reconnaissance forces of the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] through a combination of an impressive weapons payload and a low noise profile, despite being introduced to service with a very different weapons suite than that originally intended.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> ==Weapons and Equipment== Capable of moving at a maximum speed of 183 kilometers per hour, the Red Kite was noticeably faster than contemporary gunships such as the [[Yasha]] or [[Yellow Jacket]], but the Red Kite's weapons suite was effective over a noticeably shorter range despite the impressive damage output. The Red Kite introduced to service mounted 6 Series 2CHM Medium Chemical Lasers, having secured the Clantech weapons during the later stages of the development programme. The lack of recoil associated with the chemical lasers made them seem a more attractive option than the Imperator Napoleon [[Light AC/5]] originally intended for the Red Kite, and four were mounted in the turret originally designed for the Imperator while two others were fixed to the front of the Red Kite. Unfortunately, the embodiment of the chemical lasers and - more importantly - the loading mechanism for the lasers that drew from the three-ton ammunition bay left the load mechanism liable to jamming if the turret had been rotated more than sixty degrees off center when the loading mechanism engaged. Despite the problem with the weapon systems, the Red Kite's high speed and the protection offered by three and a half tons of Imstar HL ferro-fibrous armor served to keep the crew safe in many cases.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> ==Variants== No variants of the Red Kite had been introduced to service by [[3145]].<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> ==Design Quirks== The Red Kite was subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp12+"/> * [[Ammo Feed Problem]] * [[VTOL Rotor Arrangement|VTOL Rotor Arrangement (Dual Rotor)]] ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: 25 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: VTOLs]]

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