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| manufacturer = [[New Kent Orbiter D7]]
 
| manufacturer = [[New Kent Orbiter D7]]
 
| model = Standard
 
| model = Standard
| Class = Medium aerospace fighter
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| Class = Medium
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
| production year = 2907
 
| production year = 2907
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5316/tyre-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5316/tyre-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Cost = 2,868,495 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
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| Cost = 2,868,495<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
| mass = 55 tons
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| mass = 55
| frame = [[Model LV-3]]
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| frame = Model LV-3
 
| power plant = 165 [[Fusion engine|fusion]]
 
| power plant = 165 [[Fusion engine|fusion]]
| armor = [[Formula TSF Standard]]
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| armament = 1 x [[Ultra AC/10]] <br> 7 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[ER Small Laser]]
| armament =  
 
* 1x [[UAC/10]]
 
* 7x [[Medium pulse laser]]s
 
* 1x [[ER small laser]]
 
 
| communications system = [[Masters 400]]
 
| communications system = [[Masters 400]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[DST Model 316/4]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[DST Model 316/4]]
| heat sinks = 16 [[double heat sink]]s
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| heat sinks = 16 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,738<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3067-164-165>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 164-165</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 97</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,738<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3067-164-165>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 164-165</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 97</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,852<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 292</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,852<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 292</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Barely entering service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] prior to [[Operation Exodus]], the effective ''Corsair'' was much admired but had all but disappeared among [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Kerensky's]] [[Star League in Exile|exiles]] when the [[Clans]] were formed. Seeking to produce a homegrown version, after numerous enhancements and capability changes [[Clan Steel Viper]] designers developed the ''Tyre'' in [[2907]]<ref name=Tyre>''List of MilSpecs articles'', ''RS:UF - Tyre''</ref>, which formed a large part of the Vipers' aerospace fleet until the introduction of [[OmniFighter]]s. The '''''Tyre''''' [[aerospace fighter]] is an ideal [[DropShip]] escort and staple of all [[Clan]] second-line forces.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
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Developed as an upgraded replacement for the popular ''[[Corsair]]'', the '''''Tyre''''' [[Aerospace Fighter]] is an ideal [[DropShip]] escort and staple of all [[Clan]] second-line forces.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
  
Trading speed for firepower, the ''Tyre'' is a resilient and economical craft. Rather than being seen as a negative, the designers kept the speed high enough to keep up with the DropShips it was intended to escort, while low enough to discourage pilots from being drawn away. Seven and a half tons of [[Formula TSF]] [[standard armor]] allow the ''Tyre'' to weather heavy weapons fire, and 16 [[double heat sink]]s allow it give as good as it gets.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
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Barely entering service with the [[SLDF]] prior to [[Operation Exodus]], the effective ''Corsair'' was much admired but had all but disappeared among [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Kerensky's]] [[Star League in Exile|exiles]] when the [[Clans]] were formed. Seeking to produce a homegrown version, after numerous enhancements and capability changes [[Clan Steel Viper]] designers developed the ''Tyre'', which formed a large part of the Vipers' aerospace fleet until the introduction of [[OmniFighter]]s.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
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Trading speed for firepower, the ''Tyre'' is a resilient and economical craft. Rather than being seen as a negative, the designers kept the speed high enough to keep up with DropShips it was intended to escort, while low enough to discourage pilots from being drawn away. Seven and a half tons of standard Formula TSF armor allow the ''Tyre'' to weather heavy weapons fire, and sixteen [[double heat sink]]s allow it give as good as it gets.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
While relatively slow, the ''Tyre'' boasts an impressively powerful, if short-ranged weapons array built around the [[Ultra_AC/10#Type_9|Type 9a]] [[UAC/10]] mounted in its nose. The autocannon is supported by seven [[medium pulse laser]]s: three in the nose and two more in each wing. Three tons of ammunition give the autocannon reasonable endurance, while a single rear facing [[ER small laser]] discourages pursuit.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
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While relatively slow, the ''Tyre'' boasts an impressively powerful if short-ranged weapons array built around the Type 9a [[Ultra AC/10]] mounted in its nose. The autocannon is supported by seven [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, three in the nose and two more in each wing. Three tons of ammunition give the [[Ultra Autocannon]] reasonable endurance, while a single rear facing [[ER Small Laser]] discourages pursuit.<ref name=TRO3067-164-165/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; ''Tyre'' 2 : Developed to overcome the frequent complaints about the ''Tyre''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s lack of reach, this variant swaps each pair of wing-mounted [[medium pulse laser]]s for a single [[ER large laser]], unfortunately overstressing the fighter's heat management systems. BV (1.0) = 1,632,<ref name=CO109/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 98</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 293</ref>
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*;''Tyre'' 2 : Developed to overcome the frequent complaints about the ''Tyre''&#39;s lack of reach, this variant swaps each pair of wing-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers for a single [[ER Large Laser]], unfortunately overstressing the fighter's heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,632,<ref name=CO109/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 98</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,837<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 293</ref>
  
*; ''Tyre'' 3 : This version of the ''Tyre'' was built by [[Janesek Industries]] on [[Orestes]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 194</ref> The weapons of the standard ''Tyre'' were replaced by a nose-mounted [[LRM-20]] mated to an [[Artemis V FCS]], supported by a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s while each wing received an [[improved heavy large laser]]. To cover the rear arc, engineers installed a [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]. The [[standard armor]] of the ''Tyre'' was replaced by [[ferro-aluminum]] and although this model is capable of powerful fire, the 12 [[double heat sink]]s are inadequate to dissipate all the heat generated. BV (2.0) = 1,499<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 195</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 89</ref>
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*;''Tyre'' 3 : This version of the ''Tyre'' was built by [[Janesek Industries]] on [[Orestes]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 194</ref> The weapons of the standard ''Tyre'' were replaced by a nose-mounted [[LRM-20]] mated to an [[Artemis V FCS]], supported by a pair of ER Medium Lasers.  Each wing received an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]]. To cover the rear arc, engineers installed a [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]. The standard armor of the ''Tyre'' was replaced by [[Ferro-Aluminum]]. Although this model is capable of powerful fire, the twelve double heat sinks are inadequate to dissipate all the heat generated. BV (2.0) = 1,499<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 195</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 89</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; ''Tyre'' Michiko : This variant of the ''Tyre'' was developed by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] during their fight with [[Clan Star Adder]] on [[York (Clan System)|York]]. This ''Tyre'' removes the standard engine in favor of a larger 275-rated model, which increases the fighter's speed by almost 40%. The armor protection has additionally been upgraded to 10 tons. The nose-mounted weapons bay was destroyed, so technicians replaced the autocannon with a [[Streak SRM-6]] and a pair of [[heavy medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,789<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 4</ref>
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*;''Tyre'' Michiko : This variant of the ''Tyre'' was developed by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] during their fight with [[Clan Star Adder]] on [[York (Clan)|York]]. This ''Tyre'' removes the standard engine in favor of a larger 275 model which increases the fighter's speed by almost 40%. The armor protection has been upgraded to ten tons. The nose-mounted weapons bay was destroyed, so technicians replaced the autocannon with a [[Streak SRM-6]] and a pair of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,789<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 4</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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* [[Atmospheric Flight Instability]]
 
* [[Atmospheric Flight Instability]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
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* [[Rumble Seat]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[List of MilSpecs articles#RS:UF - Tyre|BattleCorps MilSpecs: "Tyre"]]''
 
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
[[Category:Clan Aerospace Fighters]]
 
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]

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