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{{infobox Fighter New
{{infobox Ship
|name = Hellcat V
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = Hellcat V
|type = [[fighter type:=Medium Fighter|Medium]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|type = Medium Fighter
|manufacturer = [[manufacturer:=Douglas Aerospace]]
|manufacturer = Douglas Aerospace
|image = Image:WC4-Hellcat.png
|image = image:wc4hellcat.jpg
|caption =  
|caption =  
|primary user = Terran Confederation
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users = [[user:=Black Lance]]<br>[[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]
|introduction =  
|introduction =  
|length = 27 meters
|length = 27
|mass = 14 metric tonnes
|mass = 14
|max velocity = 420 KPS
|max velocity = 420
|cruise velocity =  
|cruise velocity =  
|max afterburner velocity = 1200 KPS
|max afterburner velocity = 1200
|acceleration = 225 k/s^2
|acceleration = 225
|max afterburner acceleration = 900 k/s^2
|max afterburner acceleration = 900
|max y/p/r = 60/60/60 deg/s
|max yaw = 60
|guns = [[Laser]] (2), [[Ion Gun]] (2)
|max pitch = 60
|missiles = 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, [[ImRecs]] (6)
|max roll = 60
|turrets =
|guns =  
|armor = 100 cm fore/aft 100 cm port/starboard
|missiles = <CENTER>2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints</CENTER>
|shields = 250 cm
* [[ImRecs]] (6)
|decoys = 24
|decoys = 24
|cloak =  
|cloak =  
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|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|devices =  
|devices =  
|image2= image:wc4hellcat.png
|caption2 = Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.
}}
}}
[[image:wc4hellcat.jpg|thumb|300px|right|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.  
The '''Hellcat V''' is a medium fighter that saw extensive service with the [[Terran Confederation]] beginning in the 2660s.  
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== History ==
== History ==


The Hellcat V was the workhorse fighter of the Confederation towards the end of 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), recon in force or escort missions.
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]].
 
== Variants ==
{{#ask: [[ship::hellcat]]
|?weapon
|?source
|mainlabel=Variant
}}
 
== Sources ==
 
=== [[source:=Wing Commander Academy (TV)]] ===
 
*[[Red and Blue|Red & Blue - 2654.072-.073]]
 
=== [[source:=Victory Streak]] ===
 
=== [[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]] ===
 
* '''Flyable Missions'''
** [[Orsini Mission 1 (ORS-1)]]
** [[Orsini Mission 2 (ORS-2)]]
** [[Orsini Mission 3 (ORS-3)]]
** [[Orsini Mission 4 (ORS-4)]]
** [[Tamayo Mission 2 (TAM-2)]]
** [[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 3 (TOR-3)]]
** [[Loki Mission 1 (LOK-1)]]
** [[Loki Mission 2 (LOK-2)]]
** [[Loki Mission 3 (LOK-3)]]
** [[Alcor Mission 3 (ALC-3)]]
** [[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)]]
 
=== WC4 manual ===
 
=== [[source:=Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]] ===
 
* '''Flyable Missions'''
** [[Hellespont Mission 1 (HEL-1)]]
** [[Hellespont Mission 2 (HEL-2)]]
** [[Tyr Mission 1 (TYR-1)]]
** [[Tyr Mission 2A (TYR-2A)]]
** [[Tyr Mission 2B (TYR-2B)]]
** [[Masa Mission 1 (MAS-1)]]
** [[Masa Mission 2 (MAS-2)]]
** [[Masa Mission 3 (MAS-3)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 1B (SIL-1B)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 3B (SIL-3B)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 1A (SIL-1A)]]
* '''Appears in Mission'''
** [[Hellespont Mission 3A (HEL-3A)]]
** [[Hellespont Mission 3B (HEL-3B)]]
** [[Masa Mission 3 (MAS-3)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 3B (SIL-3B)]]
** [[Silenos Mission 1A (SIL-1A)]]
** [[Orestes Mission 1 (ORE-1)]]
** [[Orestes Mission 2 (ORE-2)]]
** [[Circe Mission Tank Offensive]]
** [[Circe Mission Destroy Supply Route]]
** [[Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch]]
** [[Circe Mission Destroy Command Center]]
** [[Circe Mission Destroy Supply Line]]
 
==Images==
 
<gallery mode=nolines>
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Accidentally_Shoot_Wingman_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Communications_Link_Down.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Fuel_Rupture_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Hit_by_Own_Heat-Seeker!_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Main_Guns_Damaged_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Maneuvering_Thrusters_Destroyed_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Shield_Failure_Imminent!_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Smashed_Windscreen_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Stabilizer_Destroyed_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Battle_Damage_Tail_Shot_Off_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Attack_My_Target.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Assault_the_Carrier!.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Break_and_Attack.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Break-off.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Burn_Out.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Eject!.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Fish-hook.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Furball_Fever.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Hard_Brake.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Heck_Outa_Dodge.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Kickstop.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Maniac_Solution.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Ram!.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Rock_&_Roll.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Roll.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Shake.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Shake,_Rattle,_&_Roll.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Shelton_Slide.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Sit-'n-Kick.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Tail.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Tight_Loop.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Turn-n'-Spin.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Change_the_Hunting_Ground.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Changing_Prey.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Going_Ape.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Lie_in_Wait.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Ram!_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Tail_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Maneuver_Tight_Loop_Kilrathi.png
image:WCTCG_Luck_Shift_in_Battle.png
image:WCTCG_Luck_Well-Placed_Hit_Kilrathi.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Spiculum_Image_Recognition_Missile.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Stealth_Technology.png
Image:WCTCG_Weapon_System_Torpedo_Mount.png
</gallery>


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 usage by the [[Union of Border Worlds]] and pirate groups like the [[Black Lance]], albeit in limited numbers. Aside from serving out the remainder of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]], they also saw extensive action during the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]].
==Appearances==


Hellcat Vs saw infrequent usage by [[2681]] as superior medium fighters developed during the 2670s and 2680s soon superseded them.
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Accidentally Shoot Wingman (Kilrathi card)|Accidentally Shoot Wingman]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Communications Link Down (Terran card)|Communications Link Down]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Fuel Rupture (Kilrathi card)|Fuel Rupture]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Hit by Own Heat-Seeker! (Kilrathi card)|Hit by Own Heat-Seeker!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Main Guns Damaged (Kilrathi card)|Main Guns Damaged]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Maneuvering Thrusters Destroyed (Kilrathi card)|Maneuvering Thrusters Destroyed]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Shield Failure Imminent! (Kilrathi card)|Shield Failure Imminent!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Smashed Windscreen (Kilrathi card)|Smashed Windscreen]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Stabilizer Destroyed (Kilrathi card)|Stabilizer Destroyed]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Tail Shot Off (Kilrathi card)|Tail Shot Off]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Attack My Target (Terran card)|Attack My Target]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Assault the Carrier! (Terran card)|Assault the Carrier!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Break and Attack (Terran card)|Break and Attack]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Break-off (Terran card)|Break-off]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Burn Out (card)|Burn Out]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Eject! (Terran card)|Eject!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Fish-hook (card)|Fish-hook]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Furball Fever (card)|Furball Fever]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Hard Brake (Terran card)|Hard Brake]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Heck Outa Dodge (card)|Heck Outa Dodge]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Kickstop (Terran card)|Kickstop]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Maniac Solution (card)|Maniac Solution]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Ram! (Terran card)|Ram!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Rock & Roll (card)|Rock & Roll]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Roll (Terran card)|Roll]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Shake (Terran card)|Shake]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Shake, Rattle, & Roll (card)|Shake, Rattle, & Roll]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Shelton Slide (card)|Shelton Slide]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Sit-'n-Kick (card)|Sit-'n-Kick]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Tail (Terran card)|Tail]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Tight Loop (Terran card)|Tight Loop]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Turn-n'-Spin (card)|Turn-n'-Spin]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Change the Hunting Ground (card)|Change the Hunting Ground]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Changing Prey (card)|Changing Prey]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Going Ape (card)|Going Ape]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Lie in Wait (card)|Lie in Wait]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Ram! (Kilrathi card)|Ram!]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Tail (Kilrathi card)|Tail]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Tight Loop (Kilrathi card)|Tight Loop]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Shift in Battle (Terran card)|Shift in Battle]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Well-Placed Hit (Kilrathi card)|Well-Placed Hit]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Spiculum Image Recognition Missile (card)|Spiculum Image Recognition Missile]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Stealth Technology (Terran card)|Stealth Technology]]
* [[Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game]] - [[Torpedo Mount (Terran card)|Torpedo Mount Comms]]


[[Image:Wc4hellcat.png|thumb|300px|right|Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.]]
== [[Behind the Screens]] ==


== Variant Comparison ==
* Flavor text was written for EA's official Wing Commander Arena website, but after several entries were completed, the idea was dropped and none of the articles were officially published. In the entry for [https://download.wcnews.com/files/documents/arena_website_descriptions.pdf Dralthi Rhino], the Hellcat was given the designation F-42.
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Stat\Variant
! width="150pt" |Hellcat V (2669)
! width="150pt" |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/s^2
| ?
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 60/60/60 deg/s
| 60/60/60 deg/s
|-
| Shields:
| 250 cm
| 250 cm
|-
| Armor:
| 100 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
|}


[[category:Fighters]][[category:terran Fighters]][[category:Medium Fighters]]
[[category:Confederation Fighter Class Names]]
[[category:Confederation Medium Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 14:29, 29 October 2023

Hellcat V
WC4-Hellcat.png
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Black Lance
Union of Border Worlds
General Characteristics
Length 27 meters
Mass 14 tonnes
Crew 1 (Pilot)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 60 dps
Maximum Pitch 60 dps
Maximum Roll 60 dps
Acceleration 225 k/s2
Velocity
Maximum 420 kps
Afterburner
Maximum Afterburner 1200 kps
Max Acceleration 900 k/s2
Armament
Default Missile Loadout
2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints
Components
Decoys 24
Wc4hellcat.png
Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.


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.

Variants

VariantWeaponSource
Hellcat (2669)Neutron Gun (2)
Ion Cannon (2)
Image Recognition (6)		Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
Hellcat (2673)Particle Cannon (2)
Ion Cannon (2)
Image Recognition (6)		Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
Hellcat (Victory Streak)Laser Cannon (2)
Ion Cannon (2)
Image Recognition (6)		Victory Streak

Sources

Wing Commander Academy (TV)

Victory Streak

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

WC4 manual

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Images

  • WCTCG Battle Damage Accidentally Shoot Wingman Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Communications Link Down.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Fuel Rupture Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Hit by Own Heat-Seeker! Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Main Guns Damaged Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Maneuvering Thrusters Destroyed Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Shield Failure Imminent! Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Smashed Windscreen Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Stabilizer Destroyed Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Battle Damage Tail Shot Off Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Attack My Target.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Assault the Carrier!.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Break and Attack.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Break-off.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Burn Out.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Eject!.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Fish-hook.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Furball Fever.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Hard Brake.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Heck Outa Dodge.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Kickstop.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Maniac Solution.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Ram!.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Rock & Roll.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Roll.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Shake.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Shake, Rattle, & Roll.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Shelton Slide.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Sit-'n-Kick.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Tail.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Tight Loop.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Turn-n'-Spin.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Change the Hunting Ground.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Changing Prey.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Going Ape.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Lie in Wait.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Ram! Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Tail Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Maneuver Tight Loop Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Luck Shift in Battle.png
  • WCTCG Luck Well-Placed Hit Kilrathi.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Spiculum Image Recognition Missile.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Stealth Technology.png
  • WCTCG Weapon System Torpedo Mount.png

Appearances

Behind the Screens

  • Flavor text was written for EA's official Wing Commander Arena website, but after several entries were completed, the idea was dropped and none of the articles were officially published. In the entry for Dralthi Rhino, the Hellcat was given the designation F-42.
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