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| + | | image = [[File:Typhoon Fighter.jpg|220px]] | ||
| + | | name = Typhoon | ||
| + | | manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] | ||
| + | | model = TFN-2A | ||
| + | | Class = Assault | ||
| + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| + | | production year = 2461 | ||
| + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5310/typhoon-tfn-2a MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| + | | Cost = 11,330,405 | ||
| + | | mass = 90 tons | ||
| + | | frame = CBM 702-A | ||
| + | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[Fusion Engine]] | ||
| + | | armament = 1x [[LRM-15]] <br> 4x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 2x [[PPC]]s | ||
| + | | communications system = [[CBM COMSET 3]] | ||
| + | | tracking & targeting system = CBM TRAK-2 | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 26 | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = 1,253 | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,530<ref name=TRO:3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 284-285, "Typhoon Fighter Profile"</ref><br>1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 204</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Developed by [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|CBM Aerospace]] of [[Donegal]], in its heyday the '''''Typhoon''''' was the [[pre-Star League era]] [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s ground attack [[AeroSpace Fighter]] of choice. But 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 Tharkad]] to develop the ''[[Thunderbird]]'' that would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
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| + | 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 adquate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | Serving as the core unit during air assault missions, the ''Typhoon'''s primary weapons were a series of Defiance 600 [[PPC]]s and an array of [[Large Laser]]s in its wings, all of which were supported by a single nose-mounted Screamer [[LRM-15]] rack.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *;TFN-3A : This version of the ''Typhoon'' trades the [[Large Laser]]s for 2 [[AC/10]]s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running ACs allow the removal of 6 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,439<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 205</ref> | ||
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| + | *;TFN-3M : This version of the ''Typhoon'' trades 2 [[Large Laser]]s and both [[PPC]]s for 2 [[LRM-20]]s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running LRMs allow the removal of 4 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 206</ref> | ||
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| + | *;TFN-5H : This version of the ''Typhoon'' is a modern upgrade. It is wrapped in 7.5 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. The missile weapons are changed to an [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-10]], and each wing carries 2 [[Large Laser]]s and a [[Heavy PPC]]. To cool off, 23 double heat sinks are included. BV (1.0) = 1,971<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 207</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | * The illegitimate son of [[Tatyana Steiner]], [[Robert Steiner]] became an accomplished ace at the controls of his ''Typhoon''-A prior to his efforts to overthrow mad aunt [[Margaret Olsen]]. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heavy AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 23 August 2014
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| Typhoon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation |
| Production Year | 2461[1] |
| Model | TFN-2A |
| Class | Assault |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 11,330,405 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | CBM 702-A |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
1x LRM-15 |
| Communications System | CBM COMSET 3 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | CBM TRAK-2 |
| Heat Sinks | 26 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,253 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,530[2] 1,566[3] |
Contents
Description
Developed by CBM Aerospace of Donegal, in its heyday the Typhoon was the pre-Star League era Lyran Commonwealth's ground attack AeroSpace Fighter of choice. But 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 Tharkad to develop the Thunderbird that would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.[2]
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 Typhoons speed was more than adquate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
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 Large Lasers in its wings, all of which were supported by a single nose-mounted Screamer LRM-15 rack.[2]
Variants
- TFN-3A
- This version of the Typhoon trades the Large Lasers for 2 AC/10s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running ACs allow the removal of 6 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,439[4]
- TFN-3M
- This version of the Typhoon trades 2 Large Lasers and both PPCs for 2 LRM-20s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running LRMs allow the removal of 4 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,674[5]
- TFN-5H
- This version of the Typhoon is a modern upgrade. It is wrapped in 7.5 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. The missile weapons are changed to an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-10, and each wing carries 2 Large Lasers and a Heavy PPC. To cool off, 23 double heat sinks are included. BV (1.0) = 1,971[6]
Notable Pilots
- The illegitimate son of Tatyana Steiner, Robert Steiner became an accomplished ace at the controls of his Typhoon-A prior to his efforts to overthrow mad aunt Margaret Olsen.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Typhoon (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 284-285, "Typhoon Fighter Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 204
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 205
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 206
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 207