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| manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 284-285, "TFN-2A Typhoon"</ref> | | 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 Aerospace Fighter |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| production year = 2461 | | production year = 2461 | ||
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| power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | 1x [[LRM-15]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/ | + | * 1x [[LRM-15]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | 4x [[Large laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/ | + | * 4x [[Large laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| − | 2x [[PPC]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | + | * 2x [[PPC]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| communications system = [[CBM COMSET 3]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | communications system = [[CBM COMSET 3]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[CBM TRAK-2]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | | tracking & targeting system = [[CBM TRAK-2]]<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 26<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> | + | | heat sinks = 26 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p284+"/> |
| BV (1.0) = 1,253 | | BV (1.0) = 1,253 | ||
| 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> | | 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]], | + | 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. 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: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:3075p284+"/> | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;TFN-3A : This version 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 | + | *;TFN-3A : This version 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 version 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 heat | + | *;TFN-3M : This version 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 version 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. | + | *;TFN-5H : This version 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]], 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 == | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 6 August 2022
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| 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] |
| 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
Developed by CBM Aerospace of Donegal, the Typhoon was the pre–Star League Lyran Commonwealth's premier 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 Rassal Emerald Series large lasers in its wings, all of which were supported by a single nose-mounted Screamer LRM-15 rack.[1]
Variants
- TFN-3A
- This version 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 version 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 version 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-10, 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
- 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]
Gallery
Original Typhoon from TRO:3026 Revised
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