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| name = Typhoon | | name = Typhoon | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] | + | | 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 | | Class = Heavy | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| production year = 2461 | | production year = 2461 | ||
| − | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5310/typhoon-tfn-2a MUL online | + | | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5310/typhoon-tfn-2a/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Cost = 11,330,405 | + | | Cost = 11,330,405{{cn}} |
| − | | mass = 90 tons | + | | mass = 90 tons<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | | frame = CBM 702-A | + | | frame = [[CBM 702-A]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[Fusion Engine]] | + | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[Fusion Engine]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | | armament = 1x [[LRM-15]] <br> 4x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 2x [[PPC]]s | + | | armament = |
| − | | communications system = [[CBM COMSET 3]] | + | 1x [[LRM-15]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/><br> |
| − | | tracking & targeting system = CBM TRAK-2 | + | 4x [[Large Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/><br> |
| − | | heat sinks = 26 | + | 2x [[PPC]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| + | | communications system = [[CBM COMSET 3]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| + | | tracking & targeting system = [[CBM TRAK-2]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 26<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| BV (1.0) = 1,253 | | BV (1.0) = 1,253 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,530<ref name=TRO: | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,530<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/><br>1,548<ref name="MUL1"/><br>1,566<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 204</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == 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: | + | 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: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''s speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.<ref name=TRO: | + | 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.<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == 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: | + | 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:3075p284+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == 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> | + | *;TFN-3A : This version of the ''Typhoon'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::2469]]<ref name="MUL2"/> 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><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 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> | + | *;TFN-3M : This version of the ''Typhoon'' developed in [[Introduction Year::2473]]<ref name="MUL3"/> 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><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 version of the ''Typhoon'' is a modern upgrade. It is wrapped | + | *;TFN-5H : This version of the ''Typhoon'' is a modern upgrade fielded in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL4"/>. It is wrapped with 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><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 ''Typhoon''-A prior to his efforts to overthrow [[Margaret Olsen]] to become [[Archon]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].< | + | * 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 [[Margaret Olsen]] to become [[Archon]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | + | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Typhoon]] |
| − | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | + | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes|Typhoon]] |
Revision as of 17:27, 16 June 2016
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| Typhoon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1] |
| Production Year | 2461[2] |
| Model | TFN-2A |
| Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Cost | 11,330,405[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons[1] |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | CBM 702-A[1] |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 Fusion Engine[1] |
| Fuel | |
| Armament | |
| Communications System | CBM COMSET 3[1] |
| Tracking & Targeting System | CBM TRAK-2[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 26[1] |
| BV (1.0) | 1,253 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,530[1] 1,548[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.[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 Typhoons speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.[1]
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.[1]
Variants
- TFN-5H
- This version of the Typhoon is a modern upgrade fielded in 3074[8]. It is wrapped with 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[9][8]
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 Margaret Olsen to become Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth.[1]
References
- ↑ 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