Hellcat V

Hellcat V
Type	Medium Fighter
Manufacturer	Douglas Aerospace
Primary User	Terran Confederation
Additional Users	Black Lance
Length	27 meters"meters" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 27.
Mass	14 metric tonnes"metrictonnes" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 14.
Max Velocity	420 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity	1200 KPS
Acceleration	225 k/s2
Max Afterburner Acceleration	900 k/s2
Max Y/P/R	60/60/60 deg/s
Guns	Laser (2), Ion Gun (2)
Missiles	2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, ImRecs (6)
Armor	10.0 cm fore/aft 10.0 cm port/starboard
Shields	25.0 cm
Decoys	24
Crew	1 (Pilot)

Hellcat V during Border Worlds Crisis 2673

The Hellcat V is a medium fighter that saw extensive service with the Terran Confederation beginning in the 2660s.

History

The Hellcat V was the workhorse fighter of the Confederation during the Terran-Kilrathi War. The Hellcat V is a strong contender for the best all-around fighter in the fleet during its service era. Lacking the acceleration and speed of an Arrow or the power of a bomber, the Hellcat is best suited for SWaC (Space Warning And Control), reconnaissance in force or escort missions.

By the end of 2669, Hellcat V squadrons were stationed on almost every carrier and installation in the service of the Terran Confederation. Some also saw use by the Union of Border Worlds and pirate groups like the Black Lance, albeit in limited numbers. Aside from serving in the Terran-Kilrathi War, they also saw extensive action during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673.

Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.

Variant Comparison

Stat\Variant	Hellcat V (2669)	Hellcat V (2673)
Class:	Medium Fighter	Medium Fighter
Length:	27 meters	27 meters
Mass:	14 metric tonnes	14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity:	420 kps	420 kps
Acceleration:	225 k/s2	Good
Max Y/P/R:	60/60/60 deg/s	60/60/60 deg/s
Shields:	25.0 cm	250 cm
Armor:	10.0 cm	100 cm
Guns:	Laser Guns (2), Ion Guns (2)	Laser Guns (2), Ion Guns (2), Optional Laser Camera (1)
Missile Hardpoints:	2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR)	2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR)
Missile Decoys:	24	24
Jump Capable:	No	No
Crew:	1 (Pilot)	1 (Pilot)
Service Entry:	2669	2673

Appearances

Games:

• Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
• Wing Commander IV: The Price Of Freedom

Animation:

• Wing Commander Academy (The animated series)

Novels:

• Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (novel)
• Wing Commander IV: The Price Of Freedom (novel)