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[[Image:Cm-bengal.gif|thumb|200px|right|Bengal-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft (drawing is the TCS Tiger's Claw).]]
{{infobox Ship
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|name = ''Bengal''
|image = Image:WC1-Bengal.png|306px
|caption =
|type = Strike [[ship type:=Carrier]]
|manufacturer =
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users =
|introduction = [[introduced:=2619]]
|retirement = [[2657]] (last hull commissioned?)
|nicknames =
|ships of the line = <BR>
*''[[TCS Beacontree]]''
*''[[TCS Bengal]]'' (Class Leader)
*''[[TCS Eagle's Talon]]''
*''[[TCS Exeter]]''
*''[[TCS Kipling]]''
*''[[TCS Kyoto]]''
*''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' (Destroyed [[2656]])
*''[[TCS Trafalgar]]'' (Destroyed [[2654]])
*''[[TCS Wolfhound]]''
*''[[TCS Vanguard]]''
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|mass = [[mass:=80,000]]
|crew = [[crew:=550]]
|fighter complement = 104
|cargo =
|cargobays =
|cost =
|max yaw = [[yaw:=1]]
|max pitch = [[pitch:=1]]
|max roll = [[roll:=1]]
|acceleration =
|acceleration description = Poor
|cruise velocity = [[cruise speed:=100]]
|max velocity = [[max speed:=130]]
|guns =
|gun power =
|def gun recharge =
|gunmounts =
|turrets = [[Dual-Mount Laser Turret]]s (8)
|missiles =
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|devices =
|modulemounts =
|chaff =
|decoys =
|cloak =
|jump drive = [[jump drive:=Yes]]
|fore shield = [[fore shield:=21]]
|aft shield = [[aft shield:=21]]
|shield power =
|def shield recharge =
|front armor = 24
|rear armor = 20
|left armor = 25
|right armor = 25
|image2 = Image:wc1bengal4.gif
|caption2 = Bengal-class Target Identification, circa 2654.
|source = [[Claw Marks]]
}}


[[Image:wc1bengal4.gif|thumb|200px|right|Bengal-class Target Identification.]]


The '''Bengal''' Class was a [[Terran Confederation]] strike carrier design. It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]]. In [[2642]], the Terran Confederation military command determined the need for a heavy space carrier and authorized the design of the Bengal-class. The construction contract was awarded to the [[Trojan Four Spaceyards]]. The first Bengal launched was the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]], in [[2644]]. Following the launch of the Tiger's Claw the Bengal design was modified, reducing the overall length to 690 meters and the mass by several tonnes. The [[TCS Kipling]], launched in [[2645]], reflected these changes. The fictional [[TCS Hornet's Nest]] was a Bengal-class ship.
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a carrier-class warship that served with the [[Terran Confederation]]. It served with great distinction in the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]] and was among the Confederation's most reliable and iconic carrier designs.  


== Specifications ==
{{WIP}}
[[Image:Cm-bengal.png|thumb|right|300px|TCS Tiger's Claw line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft, circa 2654]]


{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
| Class:
| Strike Carrier
|-
| Length:
| 690-700 meters 
|-
| Mass:
| 80,000 metric tonnes 
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 130 kps
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| 100 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| Poor
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 1/1/1 dps
|-
| Fore Shield:
| 21.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Aft Shield:
| 21.0 cm equivalent
|-
| Front Armor:
| 24.0 cm
|-
| Right Armor:
| 25.0 cm
|-
| Left Armor:
| 25.0 cm
|-
| Rear Armor:
| 20.0 cm
|-
| Guns:
| [[Dual Laser Turret]] (8)
|-
| Fighter Complement:
| 104
|}


[[Category:Terran Capital Ships]]
== History ==
[[category:Ship Classes]]
 
The ''[[TCS Bengal]]'' was commissioned in 2619, the first in a series of "utility carriers" that would go on to serve in both independent and fleet roles for the duration of the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. The initial model of Bengal saw service throughout the Pilgrim conflict and the first years of the Terran-Kilrathi war.
 
However, in 2642, Terran Confederation military command authorized the conversion of remaining in-production hulls to a heavily revised second flight design. The first of the new ships, the ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' (CV-07), was commissioned at the Trojan IV shipyard two years later (2644). It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]].
 
The ''Tiger's Claw'' immediately began what would become one of the most storied individual combat records in history, routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. Minor design changes to subsequent Bengals reduced their total length to 690-meters, the ''[[TCS Kipling]]'' being the first Bengal to reflect these changes, and made the 700-meter Tiger's Claw the largest strike carrier in the fleet.
 
The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.
 
The ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a [[Kilrathi]] invasion force, liberated the [[Vega Sector]] in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of [[Goddard]] in 2655, and ensured the entry of the [[Firekkan]]s into the [[Terran Confederation]] later that year following a massive [[Operation Crusade - 2655|Kilrathi invasion]]. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the ''Claw'', including then-Lieutenant Colonel [[Christopher Blair]].
 
The final Bengal-class carrier was due to be commissioned in [[2657]]. Surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. ''[[TCS Wolfhound]]'' served into the late 2660s, notably at the [[Battle of Vukar Tag]] where she and the ''[[TCS Concordia]]'' were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. She served as Admiral [[Wayne Banbridge]]'s flagship before and during the battle.
 
== Variants ==
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|?weapons
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}}
 
== [[Confederation Handbook]] ==
<BIG><BIG><BIG><BIG>'''Bengal-Class Strike Carrier'''</BIG></BIG></BIG></BIG>
 
The Bengal class has been Confed's primary utility carrier since before the Pilgrim War (first commisioned in 2619). Development on a replacement carrier is ongoing, with a scheduled rollout no later than 2657, but for now the sturdy Bengal remains the mainstay of Confed's fighter operations.
 
The Bengal class includes hangar space for up to 104 fighters or bombers― enough for one to four full squadrons (depending on the ship's mission). Given reasonably experienced pilots and crew, a Bengal is capable of executing a full flush scramble (launching all 104 fighters) in as little as 12 minutes.
 
Modern Bengal-class ships carry enhanced map room imaging facilities for planning tactical operations. Crew capacity is 550 (including pilots and flight deck personnel), plus space for a marine complement of 50. In addition to full hangar and repair facilities for its fighters, a Bengal class can also carry and service corvettes and light transports with a cross-section of no more than 35 meters.
 
In addition to its fighter complement, the Bengal class mounts eight turreted lasers for antifighter defense. Its torpedo tubes are primarily used for ship-to-ship munitions, but can be modified for strategic ship-to-planet devices.
 
== [[Claw Marks]] ==
 
=== [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092]] ===
 
== TCS Bengal - TCS Tiger's Claw ==
 
== Post-TCS Kipling Design ==
 
== Joan's Ships of Known Space ==
 
==Wing Commander/Super Wing Commander==
<br clear="all"/>
= Gallery =
<gallery>
Image:WCATV-slide4.jpg|[[TCS Tiger's Claw]] as seen in Wing Commander Academy TV series
image:Claw.jpg|Tiger's Claw as seen in [[Super Wing Commander]]
image:swc-bengal.PNG|TCS Tiger's Claw as seen in [[Super Wing Commander]]
image:swc-bengal4view.png|TCS Tiger's Claw as seen in [[Super Wing Commander]]
</gallery>
 
= Fan Art =
 
Over the years many fans have contributed their artwork showcasing the Tiger's Claw.
 
[[Bengal-Class Carrier Fan Art]]
 
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander Movie]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook]]}}
{{#set:source=[[The Secret Missions 1: Operation Thor's Hammer]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Super Wing Commander]]}}
{{#set:source=[[The Secret Missions 2: Crusade]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Stars]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Truth]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Freedom Flight]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: End Run]]}}
 
[[Category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]]
[[category:Confederation Carriers]]
[[Category: Ships]]

Latest revision as of 14:27, 23 October 2023

Bengal
WC1-Bengal.png
Type Strike Carrier
Primary User Terran Confederation
Ships of the Line
Introduction 2619
Retirement 2657 (last hull commissioned?)
General Characteristics
Length 700 meters
Mass 80,000 tonnes
Crew 550
Spacecraft Carried 104
Performance
Maximum Yaw 1 dps
Maximum Pitch 1 dps
Maximum Roll 1 dps
Acceleration Poor
Velocity
Cruise 100 kps
Maximum 130 kps
Armament
Turrets
Dual-Mount Laser Turrets (8)
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 21 cm equivalent
Aft 21 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 24 cm
Rear 20 cm
Right 25 cm
Left 25 cm
Wc1bengal4.gif
Bengal-class Target Identification, circa 2654.
Source Claw Marks


The Bengal-class strike carrier is a carrier-class warship that served with the Terran Confederation. It served with great distinction in the Terran-Kilrathi War and was among the Confederation's most reliable and iconic carrier designs.

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


TCS Tiger's Claw line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft, circa 2654


History

The TCS Bengal was commissioned in 2619, the first in a series of "utility carriers" that would go on to serve in both independent and fleet roles for the duration of the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. The initial model of Bengal saw service throughout the Pilgrim conflict and the first years of the Terran-Kilrathi war.

However, in 2642, Terran Confederation military command authorized the conversion of remaining in-production hulls to a heavily revised second flight design. The first of the new ships, the TCS Tiger's Claw (CV-07), was commissioned at the Trojan IV shipyard two years later (2644). It was included in Joan's Fighting Spacecraft Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092.

The Tiger's Claw immediately began what would become one of the most storied individual combat records in history, routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. Minor design changes to subsequent Bengals reduced their total length to 690-meters, the TCS Kipling being the first Bengal to reflect these changes, and made the 700-meter Tiger's Claw the largest strike carrier in the fleet.

The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.

The TCS Tiger's Claw was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a Kilrathi invasion force, liberated the Vega Sector in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of Goddard in 2655, and ensured the entry of the Firekkans into the Terran Confederation later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the Claw, including then-Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Blair.

The final Bengal-class carrier was due to be commissioned in 2657. Surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. TCS Wolfhound served into the late 2660s, notably at the Battle of Vukar Tag where she and the TCS Concordia were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. She served as Admiral Wayne Banbridge's flagship before and during the battle.

Variants

VariantCruise speedMax. SpeedWeaponFore shieldAft shieldFore armorAft armorSide armorSource
Bengal (Handbook)7013022 Point-Defense
8 Turreted Lasers
40 Torpedo Tubes
Fighter complement		242025Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook
Tiger's Claw (Claw Marks)100130Dual Laser Turrets (8)2121242025Claw Marks

Confederation Handbook

Bengal-Class Strike Carrier

The Bengal class has been Confed's primary utility carrier since before the Pilgrim War (first commisioned in 2619). Development on a replacement carrier is ongoing, with a scheduled rollout no later than 2657, but for now the sturdy Bengal remains the mainstay of Confed's fighter operations.

The Bengal class includes hangar space for up to 104 fighters or bombers― enough for one to four full squadrons (depending on the ship's mission). Given reasonably experienced pilots and crew, a Bengal is capable of executing a full flush scramble (launching all 104 fighters) in as little as 12 minutes.

Modern Bengal-class ships carry enhanced map room imaging facilities for planning tactical operations. Crew capacity is 550 (including pilots and flight deck personnel), plus space for a marine complement of 50. In addition to full hangar and repair facilities for its fighters, a Bengal class can also carry and service corvettes and light transports with a cross-section of no more than 35 meters.

In addition to its fighter complement, the Bengal class mounts eight turreted lasers for antifighter defense. Its torpedo tubes are primarily used for ship-to-ship munitions, but can be modified for strategic ship-to-planet devices.

Claw Marks

Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092

TCS Bengal - TCS Tiger's Claw

Post-TCS Kipling Design

Joan's Ships of Known Space

Wing Commander/Super Wing Commander


Gallery

Fan Art

Over the years many fans have contributed their artwork showcasing the Tiger's Claw.

Bengal-Class Carrier Fan Art

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