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| image = [[Image:Sparrowhawk.gif|191px]]
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| image = [[File:Sparrowhawk.jpg|260px]]
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| name = Sparrowhawk
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| name = ''Sparrowhawk''
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| manufacturer = Warner Incorporated
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| manufacturer = [[Warner Incorporated]]
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[[Jalastar Aerospace]]
 
| model = SPR-H5
 
| model = SPR-H5
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| Class = Light
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| Class = Light aerospace fighter
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| Introduced = [[2520]]
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| Cost = 1,740,870 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref>
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| production year = 2520
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| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2992/sparrowhawk-spr-h5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| mass = 30 tons
 
| mass = 30 tons
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| frame = StarTech Mod II
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| structural integrity = 10
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| power plant = Warner 240J
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| frame = [[StarTech Mod II]]
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| armament = *2x[[Medium Laser]]s
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| power plant = [[Warner 240J]]
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*2x[[Small Laser]]s
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| armor = [[Carbondale II]]
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| communications system = Rander 100
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| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
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| tracking & targeting system = Rander TA4
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| armament =  
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| heat sinks = 10 (single)
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* 2x [[Medium laser]]s  
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| BV (1.0) = 634
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* 2x [[Small laser]]s
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| communications system = [[Rander 100]]
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| tracking & targeting system = [[Rander TA4]]
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| heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s
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| BV (1.0) = 634<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 42</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 637
 
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==Description==
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The '''''Sparrowhawk''''' was designed and debuted in [[2520]] as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The ''Sparrowhawk'' also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the [[Federated Suns]] appropriated the fighter's factories on [[Quentin]], and continued producing the fighter until a [[Draconis Combine]] attack on the facility destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout 3025'' p. 152</ref>
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Sparrowhawk'' is armed only with laser weapons, increasing its combat persistence. Two [[Medium_laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s mounted in the nose provide accurate short- and medium-range firepower. Two wing-mounted [[Small_Laser#ExoStar|Exostar]] [[small laser]]s add additional short-range punch, although their accuracy is limited, particularly if the fire control system suffers combat damage.
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==Variants==
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*; SPR-H5K : This Kuritan variant, introduced in [[3018]], removes both [[medium laser]]s and replaces them with another four [[small laser]]s mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 43</ref>
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*; SPR-6D : Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 729
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*; SPR-7D : This variant was developed during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The [[medium laser]]s in the nose are upgraded to [[medium pulse laser]]s while the [[small laser]]s in the wings were replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. The 10 [[single heat sink]]s have also been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s for better heat management. BV (1.0) = 945<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref>
  
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==Description==
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*; SPR-7Dr : This [[3130]] refit removes the [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s of the SPR-7D. In their place are two nose-mounted [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 204</ref>
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The ''Sparrowhawk'' was designed as a fighter escort for larger attack craft (heavy [[ASF]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, etc.). The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The craft has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may maually release the damaged armor if it would hinder atmospheric re-entry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any ASF.
 
  
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*; SPR-8H : This Davion variant, introduced in [[2906]], replaces both [[medium laser]]s and one [[small laser]] with one [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack and ammunition. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen rarely in the [[Capellan March Militia]]. BV (1.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 45</ref>, BV (2.0) = 466
  
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==Armament==
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*; SPR-DH : This variant of the ''Sparrowhawk'' was developed by the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3076]] and manufactured by [[Kukk Transportation Industries]]. Carrying a [[primitive engine]] and [[primitive cockpit]], the SPR-DH is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. Compared to the SPR-H5, the SDR-DH carries only a little more than half the armor protection. For all these faults however, the SPR-DH is popular with mercenary forces and militia units in the Outworlds Alliance. BV (2.0) = 486<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 13</ref>
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The ''Sparrowhawk'' is limited to laser weaponry, which is just fine if you need to fend off an invasion force and need the lengthened combat time. The primary system, two Martell [[Medium Laser]]s, are nose-mounted, increasing the pilot's accuracy for both medium- and short-range attacks, while the two Exostar [[Small Laser]]s' position in the wings suffer easily when the fire control system drops off due to damage.
 
  
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==Notes==
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* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Sparrowhawk'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry.
  
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==Variants==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sperber'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPR-B5'''.
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*-8H - This Davion variant (introduced in [[2906]]) loses both Medium Lasers and one Small Laser for the addition of one Holly SRM 2 rack and ammunition space. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen (rarely) in the Capellan March Militia. BV (1.0) = 452
 
  
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*-H5K - This Kuritan variant (introduced in [[3018]]) removes both Medium Lasers and replaces them with another 4 Small Lasers, mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of firepower, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:Sparrowhawk_3025.jpg|Original SPR-H5 ''Sparrowhawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
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File:Sparrowhawk TRO3025Revised.png|SPR-H5 ''Sparrowhawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]''
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</gallery>
  
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*-6D - Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-level variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over 7%. BV (1.0) = 680
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==References==
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== References ==
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==Bibliography==
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*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
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* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
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*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]''
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*[[Technical Readout: 3057]]  
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*[[AeroTech 2 Revised]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
  
  
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[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]]
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
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[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Aerospace Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 13:47, 18 December 2023

Sparrowhawk.jpg
Sparrowhawk
Production information
Manufacturer Warner Incorporated

Jalastar Aerospace

Production Year 2520[1]
Model SPR-H5
Class Light aerospace fighter
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost 1,740,870 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 30 tons
Structural Integrity 10
Frame StarTech Mod II
Power Plant Warner 240J
Armor Carbondale II
Fuel 400 - 5 tons
Armament
Communications System Rander 100
Tracking & Targeting System Rander TA4
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks
BV (1.0) 634[3][4]
BV (2.0) 637

Description[edit]

The Sparrowhawk was designed and debuted in 2520 as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy aerospace fighters, assault DropShips, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The Sparrowhawk also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The Rander 100 communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the Federated Suns appropriated the fighter's factories on Quentin, and continued producing the fighter until a Draconis Combine attack on the facility destroyed them.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Sparrowhawk is armed only with laser weapons, increasing its combat persistence. Two Martell medium lasers mounted in the nose provide accurate short- and medium-range firepower. Two wing-mounted Exostar small lasers add additional short-range punch, although their accuracy is limited, particularly if the fire control system suffers combat damage.

Variants[edit]

  • SPR-H5K 
    This Kuritan variant, introduced in 3018, removes both medium lasers and replaces them with another four small lasers mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505[6][7]
  • SPR-6D 
    Introduced in 3051, this Star League-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680[8][9], BV (2.0) = 729

Notes[edit]

  • Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Sparrowhawk was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry.
  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Sperber. The model code was accordingly changed to SPR-B5.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Sparrowhawk
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  4. ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 42
  5. ↑ Technical Readout 3025 p. 152
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  7. ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 43
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  9. ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 44
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 204
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
  13. ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 45
  14. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 13

Bibliography[edit]

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