Hornet, Killer Bees Squadron, TCS Tiger's Claw circa 2654.

The Hornet engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties through the entire run of the war. A trainer variant of the Hornet is flown by beginner pilots at the Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy.

Noted Hornet squadrons include the Yellowjackets and Killer Bees assigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw during the Vega Campaign. General James Taggart began his career flying the nimble fighters.

The Hornet was officially replaced by the F-54 Epee in 2661, though Hornet squadrons continued flying combat missions through the Battle of Earth. After the war, surplus Hornets were sold to the Free Republic of the Landreich - where they served in numerous border disputes. VF-12, the Flying Eyes, flew Hornets to some distinction during the conflict with Ragark da Haka.

Wing Commander Class: Light Fighter Length: 20 meters Mass: 12.5 tonnes Max. Velocity: 420 kps Cru. Velocity: 300 kps Aft. Velocity: 1240 kps Acceleration: Good Max. Y/P/R: 8/9/8 dps     4 cm         4 cm       4 cm n/a 4 cm       4 cm         4 cm     Shield Recharge: 5 sec Guns- (2) Mk. 25 Laser Cannon Missiles- (2) Dart DF (1) Javelin HS Decoys: None Cloak: No Jump Drive: No Crew: 1 (Pilot) Service Entry:

Claw Marks Class: Light Fighter Length: 20 meters Mass: 12.5 tonnes Max. Velocity: 420 kps Cru. Velocity: 30 kps Aft. Velocity: 1240 kps Acceleration: Good Max. Y/P/R: 8/9/8 dps     3 cm         3 cm       3 cm n/a 3 cm       3 cm         3 cm     Shield Recharge: 5 sec Guns- (2) Mk. 25 Laser Cannon Missiles- (2) Dart DF (1) Javelin HS Decoys: None Cloak: No Jump Drive: No Crew: 1 (Pilot) Service Entry:

Super Wing Commander Class: Light Fighter Length: 20 meters Mass: 12.5 tonnes Max. Velocity: 420 kps Cru. Velocity: 30 kps Aft. Velocity: 1240 kps Acceleration: Good Max. Y/P/R: 8/9/8 dps     4 cm         4 cm       4 cm n/a 4 cm       4 cm         4 cm     Shield Recharge: 5 sec Guns- (2) Mk. 25 Laser Cannon Missiles- (4) Dart DF (2) Javelin HS Decoys: None Cloak: No Jump Drive: Yes Crew: 1 (Pilot) Service Entry: