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{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = [[File:Typhoon Fighter.jpg|220px]] | | image = [[File:Typhoon Fighter.jpg|220px]] | ||
| name = ''Typhoon'' | | name = ''Typhoon'' | ||
− | | manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 284–285: "TFN-2A Typhoon"</ref> |
| model = TFN-2A | | model = TFN-2A | ||
| Class = Heavy aerospace fighter | | Class = Heavy aerospace fighter | ||
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| frame = [[CBM 702-A]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | frame = [[CBM 702-A]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
+ | | armor = [[Lexington Lite Standard]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
* 1x [[LRM-15]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | * 1x [[LRM-15]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | Developed by [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|CBM Aerospace]] of [[Donegal]], the '''''Typhoon''''' was the pre–[[BattleTech eras|Star League]] [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s premier ground attack [[aerospace fighter]] of choice. While a vital part of the Lyran military's aerospace forces for many years, technology marched on and CBM ultimately discontinued the ''Typhoon'' in [[2485]] as it was entering into a business alliance with Lockheed Corporation of [[Gibbs]] to develop the ''[[Thunderbird]]''; this would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | + | Developed by [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|CBM Aerospace]] of [[Donegal]], the '''''Typhoon''''' was the pre–[[BattleTech eras|Star League]] [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s premier ground attack [[aerospace fighter]] of choice. While a vital part of the Lyran military's aerospace forces for many years, technology marched on and CBM ultimately discontinued the ''Typhoon'' in [[2485]] as it was entering into a business alliance with Lockheed Corporation of [[Gibbs]] to develop the ''[[Thunderbird (Aerospace Fighter class)|Thunderbird]]''; this would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
The ''Typhoon'' features a simple flying wing design, intended to provide both excellent glide characteristics and ample room for bomb ports. Though slow compared to more modern designs, the heavily armored ''Typhoon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | The ''Typhoon'' features a simple flying wing design, intended to provide both excellent glide characteristics and ample room for bomb ports. Though slow compared to more modern designs, the heavily armored ''Typhoon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
− | *; TFN-3A : This variant of the ''Typhoon'', introduced in [[Introduction Year::2469]]<ref name="MUL2"/> | + | *; TFN-3A : This variant of the ''Typhoon'', introduced in [[Introduction Year::2469]],<ref name="MUL2"/> trades the [[large laser]]s for two [[AC/10]]s with two tons of ammunition. The cooler running autocannons allow the removal of six [[single heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,439<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 205</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5311/typhoon-tfn-3a/ MUL online entry for the TFN-3A Typhoon variant]''</ref> |
− | *; TFN-3M : This variant of the ''Typhoon'', developed in [[Introduction Year::2473]]<ref name="MUL3"/> | + | *; TFN-3M : This variant of the ''Typhoon'', developed in [[Introduction Year::2473]],<ref name="MUL3"/> trades two [[large laser]]s and both [[PPC]]s for two [[LRM-20]]s with two tons of ammunition. The cooler running LRMs allow the removal of four [[single heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 206</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5312/typhoon-tfn-3m/ MUL online entry for the TFN-3M Typhoon variant]''</ref> |
− | *; TFN-5H : This variant of the ''Typhoon'' is a modern upgrade fielded in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL4"/> | + | *; TFN-5H : This variant of the ''Typhoon'' is a modern upgrade fielded in [[Introduction Year::3074]].<ref name="MUL4"/> It is wrapped with seven and a half tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. Meanwhile, the missile weapons are changed to an [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-10]]s, and each wing carries two [[large laser]]s and as well as a [[heavy PPC]]. To cool off, 23 [[double heat sink]]s are included. BV (1.0) = 1,971<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 207</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5313/typhoon-tfn-5h/ MUL online entry for the TFN-5H Typhoon variant]''</ref> |
− | == Notable Pilots == | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
− | * The illegitimate son of [[Tatyana Steiner]], [[Robert Steiner]] became an accomplished ace at the controls of his TFN-3A prior to his efforts to overthrow [[Margaret Olsen]] to become [[Archon]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | + | * The illegitimate son of [[Tatyana Steiner (25th c.)|Tatyana Steiner]], [[Robert Steiner]] became an accomplished ace at the controls of his TFN-3A prior to his efforts to overthrow [[Margaret Olsen]] to become [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
Latest revision as of 12:37, 9 February 2024
- This article is about the ground attack fighter. For the urban assault vehicle, see Typhoon (Combat Vehicle).
Typhoon | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1] |
Production Year | 2461[2] |
Model | TFN-2A |
Class | Heavy aerospace fighter |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
Cost | 11,330,405 C-bills[citation needed] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 90 tons[1] |
Structural Integrity | |
Frame | CBM 702-A[1] |
Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 fusion engine[1] |
Armor | Lexington Lite Standard |
Fuel | |
Armament | |
Communications System | CBM COMSET 3[1] |
Tracking & Targeting System | CBM TRAK-2[1] |
Heat Sinks | 26 single heat sinks[1] |
BV (1.0) | 1,253 |
BV (2.0) | 1,530[1] 1,548[2] 1,566[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Developed by CBM Aerospace of Donegal, the Typhoon was the pre–Star League Lyran Commonwealth's premier ground attack aerospace fighter of choice. While a vital part of the Lyran military's aerospace forces for many years, technology marched on and CBM ultimately discontinued the Typhoon in 2485 as it was entering into a business alliance with Lockheed Corporation of Gibbs to develop the Thunderbird; this would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.[1]
The Typhoon features a simple flying wing design, intended to provide both excellent glide characteristics and ample room for bomb ports. Though slow compared to more modern designs, the heavily armored Typhoon's speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Serving as the core unit during air assault missions, the Typhoon's primary weapons were a series of Defiance 600 PPCs and an array of Rassal Emerald Series large lasers in its wings, all of which were supported by a single nose-mounted Screamer LRM-15 rack.[1]
Variants[edit]
- TFN-3A
- This variant of the Typhoon, introduced in 2469,[4] trades the large lasers for two AC/10s with two tons of ammunition. The cooler running autocannons allow the removal of six single heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,439[5][4]
- TFN-3M
- This variant of the Typhoon, developed in 2473,[6] trades two large lasers and both PPCs for two LRM-20s with two tons of ammunition. The cooler running LRMs allow the removal of four single heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,674[7][6]
- TFN-5H
- This variant of the Typhoon is a modern upgrade fielded in 3074.[8] It is wrapped with seven and a half tons of ferro-aluminum armor. Meanwhile, the missile weapons are changed to an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-10s, and each wing carries two large lasers and as well as a heavy PPC. To cool off, 23 double heat sinks are included. BV (1.0) = 1,971[9][8]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- The illegitimate son of Tatyana Steiner, Robert Steiner became an accomplished ace at the controls of his TFN-3A prior to his efforts to overthrow Margaret Olsen to become Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Original Typhoon from TRO:3026 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 284–285: "TFN-2A Typhoon"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online entry for the Typhoon (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 204
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the TFN-3A Typhoon variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 205
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the TFN-3M Typhoon variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 206
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the TFN-5H Typhoon variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 207