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| name = ''Stingray'' | | name = ''Stingray'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Andurien Aerotech]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Andurien Aerotech]] |
| + | ----[[Gutierrez Aerospace]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p.206</ref> | ||
| model = F-90 | | model = F-90 | ||
| − | | Class = Medium | + | | Class = Medium Aerospace Fighter |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| Cost = 2,979,080 C-bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 263</ref> | | Cost = 2,979,080 C-bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 263</ref> | ||
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| communications system = [[Telestar F-67]] | | communications system = [[Telestar F-67]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[SynCom VAX]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[SynCom VAX]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 20 | + | | heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 1,105<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 101</ref><br>1,129{{cn}} | | BV (1.0) = 1,105<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 101</ref><br>1,129{{cn}} | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,268 | | BV (2.0) = 1,268 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Instantly recognizable by the forward swept wing design, the '''''Stingray''''' (nicknamed the ''Slantback'') is a prized fighter in the [[Inner Sphere]]. An experimental fighter just before the fall of the [[Star League]] with a wing design based upon a 21st century Terran conventional fighter, the ''Stingray'' is produced by and common among [[House Marik]] forces, although every [[Successor State]] - in particular [[House Steiner]] - has a few of the nimble fighters in inventory. Noted for maneuverability and stability, the ''Stingray'' is not fast but is deadly with its heavy armament. | + | Instantly recognizable by the forward swept wing design, the '''''Stingray''''' (nicknamed the ''Slantback'') is a prized fighter in the [[Inner Sphere]]. An experimental fighter just before the fall of the [[Star League]] with a wing design based upon a 21st century Terran conventional fighter, the ''Stingray'' is produced by and common among [[House Marik]] forces, although every [[Successor State]] - in particular [[House Steiner]] - has a few of the nimble fighters in inventory. Noted for maneuverability and stability, the ''Stingray'' is not fast, but it is deadly with its heavy armament. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | A [[Medium_laser#Hellion_B-II|Hellion-b II]] [[medium laser]] and [[Hellion-a III]] [[large laser]] fill out each wing, while the massive [[Sunspot]] [[PPC]] is mounted in the nose. This gives the ''Stingray'' great long range firepower, and the PPC is perfect for attacking grounded [[DropShip]]s or | + | A [[Medium_laser#Hellion_B-II|Hellion-b II]] [[medium laser]] and [[Hellion-a III]] [[large laser]] fill out each wing, while the massive [[Sunspot]] [[PPC]] is mounted in the nose. This gives the ''Stingray'' great long range firepower, and the PPC is perfect for attacking grounded [[DropShip]]s or other armored targets. BV (1.0) = 1065, BV (2.0) = ?? |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; F-90S : A [[2911]] [[House Steiner]] variant that replaces the [[PPC]] and one heat sink with an [[AC/5]]. | + | *;F-90S : A [[2911]] [[House Steiner]] variant that replaces the [[PPC]] and one heat sink with an [[AC/5]]. This was an attempt to stop the craft's nose heavy tendencies, but the autocannon only increased the stresses on the airframe. BV (1.0) = 1,036<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 264</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 102</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,108 |
| − | *;F-92 : With [[Andurien Aerotech]] making use of advanced technology to upgrade its already popular aerospace designs, the new F-92 ''Stingray'' produced in [[3050]] at their [[Andurien]] and [[Oriente]] facilities switches to [[double heat sink]]s to cool the pair of Hellion-a III [[ER large laser]]s and [[Magna Sunspot]] [[ER PPC]] replacing their older standard counterparts. <ref name=OR1>''Objective Raids'', p. 118</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 265</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 103</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,537 | + | *;F-92 : With [[Andurien Aerotech]] making use of [[advanced technology]] to upgrade its already popular aerospace designs, the new F-92 ''Stingray'' produced in [[3050]] at their [[Andurien]] and [[Oriente]] facilities switches to [[double heat sink]]s to cool the pair of [[Hellion-a III]] [[ER large laser]]s and [[Extended_Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Magna_Sunspot|Magna Sunspot]] [[ER PPC]] replacing their older standard counterparts. <ref name=OR1>''Objective Raids'', p. 118</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 265</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 103</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,537 |
| − | *;F-94 : Developed in [[3052]] by fellow League based manufacturer [[Gutierrez Aerospace]], the 94 carries a different weapons array, featuring a [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]] and a [[Hellion-V]] [[medium laser]] mounted in the nose supported by a further medium laser and [[Irian Weapons Works Class 10]] [[LRM-10]] rack on each wing. While carrying a ton of reloads for each launcher, this variant can only boast moderate endurance due to | + | *;F-94 : Developed in [[3052]] by fellow League based manufacturer [[Gutierrez Aerospace]], the 94 carries a different weapons array, featuring a [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]] and a [[Hellion-V]] [[medium laser]] mounted in the nose supported by a further medium laser and [[LRM-10#Irian_Weapons_Works_Class_10|Irian Weapons Works Class 10]] [[LRM-10]] rack on each wing. While carrying a ton of reloads for each launcher, this variant can only boast moderate endurance due to mounting [[single heat sink]]s.<ref name=OR2>''Objective Raids'', p. 137</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,085<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 266</ref> (1,106)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 104</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,276 |
| − | *;F-95 : A modern take on the F-90 developed in [[3069]] by Gutierrez that was due to enter service in [[3069]], the F-95 is clad in [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and mounts 19 double heat | + | *;F-95 : A modern take on the F-90 developed in [[3069]] by Gutierrez that was due to enter service in [[3069]], the F-95 is clad in [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and mounts 19 [[double heat sink]]s to cope with heat generated the [[heavy PPC]] in the nose and the [[ER large laser]]s on each wing. <ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 206</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 267</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,597 |
*;F-96R : This [[3132]] variant carries a trio of [[large re-engineered laser]]s into combat. BV (2.0) = 1,258<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 208</ref> | *;F-96R : This [[3132]] variant carries a trio of [[large re-engineered laser]]s into combat. BV (2.0) = 1,258<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 208</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 6 August 2022
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| Stingray | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Andurien Aerotech
Gutierrez Aerospace[1] |
| Production Year | 2762[2] |
| Model | F-90 |
| Class | Medium Aerospace Fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 2,979,080 C-bills[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Frame | F-90/A |
| Power Plant | VOX 240a |
| Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Telestar F-67 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | SynCom VAX |
| Heat Sinks | 20 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,105[4] 1,129[citation needed] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,268 |
Contents
Description
Instantly recognizable by the forward swept wing design, the Stingray (nicknamed the Slantback) is a prized fighter in the Inner Sphere. An experimental fighter just before the fall of the Star League with a wing design based upon a 21st century Terran conventional fighter, the Stingray is produced by and common among House Marik forces, although every Successor State - in particular House Steiner - has a few of the nimble fighters in inventory. Noted for maneuverability and stability, the Stingray is not fast, but it is deadly with its heavy armament.
Weapons and Equipment
A Hellion-b II medium laser and Hellion-a III large laser fill out each wing, while the massive Sunspot PPC is mounted in the nose. This gives the Stingray great long range firepower, and the PPC is perfect for attacking grounded DropShips or other armored targets. BV (1.0) = 1065, BV (2.0) = ??
Variants
- F-92
- With Andurien Aerotech making use of advanced technology to upgrade its already popular aerospace designs, the new F-92 Stingray produced in 3050 at their Andurien and Oriente facilities switches to double heat sinks to cool the pair of Hellion-a III ER large lasers and Magna Sunspot ER PPC replacing their older standard counterparts. [7] BV (1.0) = 1,435[8][9], BV (2.0) = 1,537
- F-94
- Developed in 3052 by fellow League based manufacturer Gutierrez Aerospace, the 94 carries a different weapons array, featuring a Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER large laser and a Hellion-V medium laser mounted in the nose supported by a further medium laser and Irian Weapons Works Class 10 LRM-10 rack on each wing. While carrying a ton of reloads for each launcher, this variant can only boast moderate endurance due to mounting single heat sinks.[10] BV (1.0) = 1,085[11] (1,106)[12], BV (2.0) = 1,276
- F-95
- A modern take on the F-90 developed in 3069 by Gutierrez that was due to enter service in 3069, the F-95 is clad in ferro-aluminum armor and mounts 19 double heat sinks to cope with heat generated the heavy PPC in the nose and the ER large lasers on each wing. [13] BV (1.0) = 1,078[14], BV (2.0) = 1,597
- F-96R
- This 3132 variant carries a trio of large re-engineered lasers into combat. BV (2.0) = 1,258[15]
Custom Variant
- Stingray Michael
- Designed to overcome its pilot's shortcomings, the Stingray Michael removes the standard weaponry and replaces it with a large pulse laser in the nose and a pair of medium pulse lasers in each wing. To dissuade enemy pilots from following too closely, a standard medium laser is mounted in each wing facing aft. All of these weapons are integrated into a targeting computer to improve their performance. With a reduced heat curve, the Stingray Michael trades several heat sinks for additional armor. BV (1.0) = 1,323[16]
Related Designs
- Voidseeker - Automated drone defender used in Space Defense Systems.
- Deathstalker - Precursor to the Stingray.
Gallery
Original F-90 Stingray from TRO:3025
F-90 Stingray from TRO:3025 Revised
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p.206
- ↑ MUL online date for the Stingray
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 263
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 101
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 264
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 102
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 118
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 265
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 103
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 137
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 266
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 104
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 206
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 267
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 208
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 3