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{{infobox Fighter New
{{infobox Ship
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = F-27 Arrow V
|name = F-27 Arrow V
|service = [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]<BR>[[Border Worlds Conflict]]
|type = [[Fighter type:=Light Fighter|Light]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|type = [[Fighter type:=Light Fighter|Light]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|manufacturer = [[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]]
|manufacturer = [[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]]
|length =
|mass =
|max velocity =
|crew =
|image = Image:WC4-Arrow.png
|image = Image:WC4-Arrow.png
|caption = Arrow V circa 2673 Confed peacetime colors
|caption = Arrow circa 2673, Confederation peacetime colors
|primary user = [[user:=Terran Confederation]]
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users = [[user:=Union Of Border Worlds]]
|additional users = [[user:=Union Of Border Worlds]]<br> [[user:=Pirates]]<br> [[user:=Mercenaries]]
<br> [[user:=Black Lance]]
|source =  
<br> [[user:=Pirates]]
<br> [[user:=Mercenaries]]
<br> Others
|produced =  
}}
}}


{{WIP}}
== History ==
<br clear="all"/>
== Variants ==
{{#ask: [[fighter::arrow]]
|?service
|?length
|?mass
|?max speed=Max. Speed
|?max afterburn=Afterburn
|?acceleration=Accel.
|?yaw
|?pitch
|?roll
|?weapons
|?fore shield=Shield
|?fore armor=Fore/aft armor
|?side armor
|?device=Devices
|?jump drive=Can jump
|?cloak
|?source
|mainlabel=Variant
}}


==History==
== Sources ==


==Image Gallery==
=== [[Category:Academy Television|Wing Commander: Academy TV]] ===


<gallery>
*[[Red_&_Blue|Red & Blue - 2654.072-.073]]
image:Academy-arrow.JPG|F-27 Arrow on Sirius, circa 2654
image:armadaarrow.jpg|F-27 Arrow V Scout Variant Target Identification, circa 2669
image:Armarrow.png|F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Lexington, circa 2669
image:Wc3arrow.png|F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Victory, circa 2669
image:arwpir.png|F-27 Arrow V, in pirate colors, circa 2673
image:Wc4arrow1.png|F-27 Arrow V, Target Identification, in pirate colors, circa 2673
image:Wc4arrow2.png|F-27 Arrow V, in Confed peacetime colors, circa 2673
image:Wc4arrow.jpg|F-27 Arrow V, Confed colors, circa 2673
image:Wc4arrow3.png|First model Arrow Eclipse with cloaking device, circa 2673
image:Render_arrow_scout.jpg|Arrow Scout, circa 2701
image:Render_arrow_eclipse.jpg|Arrow Eclipse, circa 2701
image:Render_arrow_guardian.jpg|Arrow Guardian, circa 2701
</gallery>


==Wing Commander: Academy Television Series==
=== [[Voices of War]] ===


=== [[Victory Streak]] ===
: <BIG>'''''ARROW'''''</BIG>
: This light, versatile fighter has balanced weaponry and is best-suited for short-range combat against light or heavy fighters. Its maneuverability makes it a prime choice for escort, fleet defense and reconnaissance missions, and an emergency life-support system can sustain pilots for up to 7 hours.


==Wing Commander: Armada==
=== [[Wing Commander III]] ===


===Flight Deck Officer's Report===
* '''Flyable Missions'''
** [[Orsini Mission 2 (ORS-2)]]
** [[Orsini Mission 3 (ORS-3)]]
** [[Orsini Mission 4 (ORS-4)]]
** [[Tamayo Mission 1 (TAM-1)]]
** [[Tamayo Mission 2 (TAM-2)]]
** [[Tamayo Mission 3 (TAM-3)]]
** [[Locanda Mission 1 (LOC-1)]]
** [[Locanda Mission 2 (LOC-2)]]
** [[Locanda Mission 3 (LOC-3)]]
** [[Blackmane Mission 1 (BLA-1)]]
** [[Blackmane Mission 2 (BLA-2)]]
** [[Blackmane Mission 3 (BLA-3)]]
** [[Ariel Mission 1 (ARI-1)]]
** [[Ariel Mission 3 (ARI-3)]]
** [[Delius Mission 1 (DEL-1)]]
** [[Delius Mission 3 (DEL-3)]]
** [[Caliban Mission 1 (CAL-1)]]
** [[Caliban Mission 2 (CAL-2)]]
** [[Caliban Mission 3 (CAL-3)]]
** [[Torgo Mission 1 (TOR-1)]]
** [[Torgo Mission 3 (TOR-3)]]
** [[Loki Mission 1 (LOK-1)]]
** [[Loki Mission 2 (LOK-2)]]
** [[Loki Mission 3 (LOK-3)]]
** [[Alcor Mission 1 (ALC-1)]]
** [[Alcor Mission 2 (ALC-2)]]
** [[Freya Mission 1 (FRE-1)]]
** [[Freya Mission 3 (FRE-3)]]
** [[Hyperion Mission 2 (HYP-2)]]
** [[Freya Mission 4 (FRE-4)]]
** [[Proxima Mission 1 (PRO-1)]]
** [[Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)]]


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
=== WC4 manual ===
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:Armadaarrow.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 18 meters (22 maks)
|-
| Mass
| 4350 kg (10,376 octogrammas)
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 795 m/s (1433 octomaks/sec)
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 500 m/s (764 octomaks/sec)
|-
| Acceleration:
| Excellent
|-
| Max. YPR
| 6/6/7 deg/s
|-
|Weapons
| Laser Cannon (2)
|-
|
| Dart Dumbfire (4)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 1.2 cm (1 zarmaks)
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 1.7 cm (1 zarmaks)
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}


==Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger==
=== [[Wing Commander IV]] ===


==Victory Streak==
* '''Appears in Mission'''
** [[Hellespont Mission 3A (HEL-3A)]]
** [[Hellespont Mission 3B (HEL-3B)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 1B (SIL-1B)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 2A (SIL-2A)]]
** [[Pasqual Mission 1 (PAS-1)]]
** [[Pasqual Mission 3 (PAS-3)]]
** [[Circe Mission Cover Transport]]
** [[Speradon Mission Attack Carrier]]
** [[Telamon Mission 1A (TEL-1A)]]
** [[Sol Mission 2 (SOL-2)]]


===GIF: Ship Statistics >tcn.victory.flight.shipstat===
=== [[Star*Soldier|Star★Soldier]] ===


This light, versatile fighter has balanced weaponry and is best-suited for short-range combat against light or heavy fighters. Its maneuverability makes it a prime choice for escort, fleet defense and reconnaissance missions, and an emergency life-support system can sustain pilots for up to 7 hours.
==Images==


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
<gallery mode=nolines>
|-
image:WCTCG_Luck_Magnum_Launch.png
! width="80pt" |Class
image:WCTCG_Luck_Malf!_Kilrathi.png
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Improved_Comms.png
|-
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Improved_Tac_Computers.png
| Length
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Pilum_Friend-or-Foe_Missile.png
| 20 meters
</gallery>
|-
| Mass
| 13 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 520 kps
|-
| Max. Afterburn Velocity
| 1400 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| 250 k/s^2
|-
| Max. YPR
| 80/90/90 dps
|-
|Weapons
| Laser Cannon (2)
|-
|
| Ion Cannon (2)
|-
|
|Missile hardpoints (4 x 2)
|-
|
|2 FF / 2 FF
|-
|
|2 DF / 2 DF
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 80 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 60 cm
|-
| Shields
| 200 cm equiv.
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| 24
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|}


==Wing Commander: The Kilrathi Saga Manual==
==Appeaerances==


===Joan's Fighting Spacecraft: 2669 Edition===
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Magnum Launch (card)|Magnum Launch]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Malf! (Kilrathi card)|Malf!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Improved Comms (Terran card)|Improved Comms]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Improved Tac Computers (Terran card))|Improved Tac Computers]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Pilum Friend-or-Foe Missile (Terran card))|Pilum Friend-or-Foe Missile]]


{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
== Gallery ==
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 520 kps
|-
| Max. Afterburn Velocity
| 1350 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| 250 k/s^2
|-
| Max. YPR
| 80/90/90 dps
|-
|Weapons
| Laser Cannon (2)
|-
|
| Ion Cannon (2)
|-
|
|Missile hardpoints (4 x 2)
|-
|
|2 HS / 2 HS
|-
|
|2 IR / 2 IR
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 80 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 60 cm
|-
| Shields
| 200 cm equiv.
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| 16
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|}


==Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander III==
<gallery perrow=6>
 
image:Academy-arrow.JPG|F-27 Arrow on Sirius, circa 2654
The current version of the venerable ''Arrow'' fighter is a sleek and dangerous machine. Although it's the smallest and least-armored Confed fighter, many ace pilots still prefer the ''Arrow'' to the heavier ''Hellcat''.
image:armadaarrow.jpg|F-27 Arrow V Scout Variant Target Identification, circa 2669
 
image:Armarrow.png|F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Lexington, circa 2669
The ''Arrow'' is the single fastest fighter in the game. Its speed makes it hard to shake, and its low silhouette makes it hard to hit.
image:Wc3arrow.png|F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Victory, circa 2669
 
image:arwpir.png|F-27 Arrow V, in pirate colors, circa 2673
The ''Arrow'' is a pilot's fighter. It's just plain the most ''fun'' fighter in the game. It's the perfect dogfighter. If you're still a little bit uncertain about your piloting abilities, you'll definitely want the extra protection offered by the ''Hellcat'', but if you feel you've completely mastered the art of combat flying, you may find you're best able to make full use of your expertise in an ''Arrow''.
image:Wc4arrow.jpg|Pirate F-27 Arrow V, circa 2673
 
image:Wc4arrow1.png|F-27 Arrow V, Target Identification, in pirate colors, circa 2673
* It's one of only two fighters in the game with an afterburner slide, allowing it to make quick jogs and dodges. This is especially useful to avoid a target at the end of a strafing run.
image:Wc4arrow2.png|F-27 Arrow V, in Confed peacetime colors, circa 2673
 
image:Wc4arrow3.png|First model Arrow Eclipse with cloaking device, circa 2673
* Its armament is equivalent to the ''Hellcat's'' (though it doesn't hold out as long at full power) and it actually mounts two more missiles.
image:Render_arrow_scout.jpg|Arrow Scout, circa 2701
 
image:Render_arrow_eclipse.jpg|Arrow Eclipse, circa 2701
* It carries a decent complement of decoys, and even if it runs out, a top-notch pilot can often evade a missile.
image:Render_arrow_guardian.jpg|Arrow Guardian, circa 2701
 
</gallery>
* The ''Arrow'' can fire a volley of about a dozen shots at full guns without running into energy trouble.
 
* The ''Arrow's'' useful whenever you're up against Skipper missiles - you'll be able to catch up with them in a pinch if you miss your first pass.
 
==Authorized Combat Guide: Wing Commander III==
 
===Tactical Analysis===
 
''I'll never forget the first that they shipped us a brand new Arrow to our carrier. I hit the afterburners and spent the rest of the day trying to pull my eyes back to the front of my head. Now that was speed.''
 
From ''[[A Wing and a Prayer: An Ace's View]]'', by Colonel [[Winfield T. Hart]] (Retired), Enterprise Press, 2675.
 
* The Arrow is the fastest ship you have access to in the game. As a result, however, it has very light armor and carries light armaments.
 
* The Arrow is a good choice for pure dog-fighting missions against Darkets and even Dralthis.
 
* The Arrow has tighter turning radius than any other Confederation fighter. This makes shaking incoming missiles and enemy fighters easier. Because of its maneuverability, it's a good fighter for escort or fleet-protection duty -- as long as it's dealing with medium- or light- attacking fighters. Otherwise, the Hellcat V is the best choice.
 
==Wing Commander: Heart of the Tiger==
 
==Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom==
 
==Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom==
 
===Arrow - Pirate Light Fighter (Confederation)===
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:arwpir.png|150px]]
|-
|Manufacturer
|Douglas Aerospace (stolen)
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 520 k/s
|-
| Max. Afterburner Velocity
| 1400 k/s
|-
| Acceleration:
| 250 k/s^2
|-
|Max. Afterburner Acceleration
| 1000 k/s
|-
| Max. Yaw
| 90 deg/s
|-
|Max. Pitch
| 90 deg/s
|-
|Max. Roll
| 90 deg/s
|-
|Weapons
| Laser Cannon (2)
|-
|
| Ion Cannon (2)
|-
|
|Missile hardpoints (2 x 2 Light)
|-
|
|2 DF / 2 HS
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 80 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 60 cm
|-
| Shields
| 200 cm equiv.
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| 16
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|}
 
==Wing Commander: Arena==
 
===Joan's Fighting Spacecraft 2700 - 2701 Epsilon Sector Supplement===
 
====Scout====
 
The Scout is the standard Arrow V spaceframe, relatively unchanged over the last half century. Its light armament makes it unsuitable for pounding matches, but its record setting speed and maneuverability are ideal for hit-and-run strikes. Arrow Scouts are also a common sight at orbital racing competitions.
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:Render_arrow_scout.jpg|150px]]
|-
|Manufacturer
|Douglas Aerospace
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 645 KPS
|-
| Max. Afterburner Velocity
| 1275 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| 210 k/s^2
 
|-
| Max. YPR
| 125/125/125 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| Laser Cannon (2)
|-
|
| Dart DF (2 x 19)
|-
|
| Porcupine Mine (3 x 10)
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 220 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 220 cm
|-
| Shields
| 200 cm equiv.
|-
| Devices
| [[Engine Power Core]]
|-
|
| [[Flares]]
|-
|
| [[Sonar]]
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}
 
====Eclipse====
 
The Eclipse, or Cloak Arrow, takes advantage of captured Kilrathi technology: a full spectrum cloaking device and a hardpoint of Vampire missiles. Expert Eclipse pilots combine the cloak with the signature Arrow speed to seemingly appear in two places at once. Owing to the design’s origins as a Confederation black ops ship, Eclipses are the rarest Arrow variant.
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:Render_arrow_eclipse.jpg|150px]]
|-
|Manufacturer
|Douglas Aerospace
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 13.5 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 570 KPS
|-
| Max. Afterburner Velocity
| 1085 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| 210 k/s^2
 
|-
| Max. YPR
| 160/160/160 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| [[Meson Blaster]] (2)
|-
|
| Dart DF (2 x 20)
|-
|
| Vampire HS (1 x 4)
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 300 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 300 cm
|-
| Shields
| 200 cm equiv.
|-
| Devices
| [[Gun Battery]]
|-
|
| [[Flares]]
|-
|
| [[Cloak]]
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}
 
 
====Guardian====
 
The Guardian trades some of its engine capacity for heavier armor and weapons, allowing it to serve as a point-defense fighter. The name comes from their role in protecting capital ships: CAGs keep a steady rotation of Guardians in space, using their Sonar to locate invisible enemy fighters. The deployment of early model Guardians countered the testing of Kilrathi Skipper missiles, delaying production of the weapon by fifteen years.
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:Render_arrow_guardian.jpg|150px]]
|-
|Manufacturer
|Douglas Aerospace
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 14 metric tonnes
|-
| Max. Velocity
| 470 KPS
|-
| Max. Afterburner Velocity
| 890 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| 210 k/s^2
|-
| Max. YPR
| 90/90/90 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| [[Tachyon Gun]] (2)
|-
|
| Dart DF (3 x 20)
|-
|
| Spiculum IR (1 x 10)
|-
| Armor
| Fore/Aft: 400 cm
|-
|
| Right/Left: 400 cm
|-
| Shields
| 250 cm equiv.
|-
| Devices
| [[Shield Battery]]
|-
|
| [[Shield Power Core]]
|-
|
| [[Flares]]
|-
|
| [[Deployable Turret]]
|-
|
| [[Sonar]]
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}
 
 
 
 
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Armada]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Voices of War]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Victory Streak]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Warbirds]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Heart of the Tiger]]]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander Arena]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Star*Soldier]]}}


[[category:Confederation Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Confederation Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Confederation Light Fighters]]
[[category:Confederation Light Fighters]]
[[Category:Wing_Commander:_Armada]]

Latest revision as of 03:34, 2 August 2020

F-27 Arrow V
WC4-Arrow.png
Arrow circa 2673, Confederation peacetime colors
Type Light Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Union Of Border Worlds
Pirates
Mercenaries
Service Terran-Kilrathi War
Border Worlds Conflict


Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page.


History


Variants

VariantServiceLengthMassMax. SpeedAfterburnAccel.YawPitchRollWeaponShieldFore/aft armorSide armorDevicesCan jumpCloakSource
Arrow (Pirate)267320135201,400809090Lasers (2)
Ion Guns (2)
2DF/2HS		2008060NoOrigin's Official Guide to Wing Commander IV
Arrow (Victory Streak)266920135201,400250809090Ion Cannon (2)
Laser (2)
2 FF / 2 FF
2 DF/ 2 DF		2008060NoNoVictory Streak
Arrow (Voices of War)2669184.35795667Laser Cannon (2)
Dart Dumbfire (4)		1.71.21.2NoVoices of War
Arrow Eclipse27012013.55701,085210160160160Meson Blaster (2)
Vampire HS (1x4)
Porcupine Mine (3x10)		200300300Flares
Gun Battery
Cloak		YesYesStar*Soldier
Arrow Guardian27012014470890210909090Tachyon Gun (2)
Dart DF (3x20)
Spiculum (1x10)		250400400Flares
Sonar
Shield Battery
Shield Power Core
Deployable Turret		YesNoStar*Soldier
Arrow Scout270120136451,275210125125125Laser Cannon (2)
Dart DF (2x19)
Porcupine Mine (3x10)		200220220Engine Power Core
Flares
Sonar		YesNoStar*Soldier

Sources

Voices of War

Victory Streak

ARROW
This light, versatile fighter has balanced weaponry and is best-suited for short-range combat against light or heavy fighters. Its maneuverability makes it a prime choice for escort, fleet defense and reconnaissance missions, and an emergency life-support system can sustain pilots for up to 7 hours.

Wing Commander III

WC4 manual

Wing Commander IV

Star★Soldier

Images

  • WCTCG Luck Magnum Launch.png
  • WCTCG Luck Malf! Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Improved Comms.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Improved Tac Computers.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Pilum Friend-or-Foe Missile.png

Appeaerances

Gallery

  • F-27 Arrow on Sirius, circa 2654

    F-27 Arrow on Sirius, circa 2654

  • F-27 Arrow V Scout Variant Target Identification, circa 2669

    F-27 Arrow V Scout Variant Target Identification, circa 2669

  • F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Lexington, circa 2669

    F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Lexington, circa 2669

  • F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Victory, circa 2669

    F-27 Arrow V, flying from TCS Victory, circa 2669

  • F-27 Arrow V, in pirate colors, circa 2673

    F-27 Arrow V, in pirate colors, circa 2673

  • Pirate F-27 Arrow V, circa 2673

    Pirate F-27 Arrow V, circa 2673

  • F-27 Arrow V, Target Identification, in pirate colors, circa 2673

    F-27 Arrow V, Target Identification, in pirate colors, circa 2673

  • F-27 Arrow V, in Confed peacetime colors, circa 2673

    F-27 Arrow V, in Confed peacetime colors, circa 2673

  • First model Arrow Eclipse with cloaking device, circa 2673

    First model Arrow Eclipse with cloaking device, circa 2673

  • Arrow Scout, circa 2701

    Arrow Scout, circa 2701

  • Arrow Eclipse, circa 2701

    Arrow Eclipse, circa 2701

  • Arrow Guardian, circa 2701

    Arrow Guardian, circa 2701

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