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(FROM CONFED HANDBOOK)
''[[F-44 Rapier II|For the F-44 Rapier II go here.]]''


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|name = CF-117 Rapier
|image = Image:Rapier1.jpg
|caption =
|type = [[fighter type:=Medium Fighter|Medium]] [[ship type:=Fighter]]
|manufacturer =
|primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
|additional users =
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|retirement = [[retirement:=2654]]
|nicknames =
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|mass = [[mass:=9]]
|mass booster =
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|max yaw =
|max pitch =
|max roll =
|acceleration =
|acceleration description =
|cruise velocity = [[cruise speed:=250]]
|max velocity = [[max speed:=450]]
|max afterburner velocity =
|max afterburner acceleration =
|max afterburner acceleration booster =
|afterburner fuel =
|booster velocity =
|booster acceleration =
|booster fuel =
|jet velocity =
|jet acceleration =
|jet fuel =
|jet yaw =
|jet pitch =
|jet roll =
|jet rotational acc =
|guns = [[Laser Cannon]]s  (2)
Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel [[Neutron Gun]] (1)
|gun power =
|def gun recharge =
|gunmounts =
|turrets =
|missiles = Missile Mounts  (10)
|bomber loadout =
|wild weasel loadout =
|enhanced loadout =
|enhanced wild weasel loadout =
|enhanced with disk loadout =
|missilemounts =
|devices =
|chaff =
|decoys =
|cloak =
|jump drive = [[jump drive:=Yes]]
|fore shield = [[Fore Shield:=7]]
|aft shield = [[[Aft Shield:=7]]
|left shield =
|right shield =
|shield power =
|def shield recharge =
|front armor = [[Front Armor:=5]]
|rear armor = [[Rear Armor:=4]]
|left armor = [[Left Armor:=3]]
|right armor = [[Right Armor:=3]]
|image2 = Image:rapier22.jpg
|caption2 = CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654
|source = [[source:=Wing Commander Movie]]<BR>[[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
}}


CF-117  Rapier
{{WIP}}


Currently the primary utility fighter of the
= History =
Confed space force, development on the
Rapier began in 2527 and the first order of
700 was commissioned in 2536. The B
model, with enhanced missile capacity and
the more efficient rotary barrel neutron
gun, was phased in beginning in '45, and
the A model has been completely phased
out. The Rapier has now largely supplanted
the earlier CF -105 Scimitar, particularly in
frontline operations. The Rapier combines
acceleration, maneuverability and firepower
to make it the premier one -on -one dog
fighter in space today. Its handling superiority
is necessary, since its short-range neutron
guns require close approach to the
enemy in combat.


The Rapier's most distinguishing visual
=Specifications=
feature is its rotary barrel neutron gun. The
rotating multibarrel allows longer continuous
neutron fire. The duel neutron pulse
generators can be set to alternate or
synchronous fire. Wing- mounted lasers
provide longer -range fire support. It also
mounts up to ten guided or dumbfire
missiles.


The Rapier features the standard Confed
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
Tempest targeting and navigational AI, and
|-
a jump capable drive array. Its life- support
! width="80pt" |
systems are rated for up to seven hours
! width="150pt" |CF-117A Rapier[[image:Rapier1.jpg|150px]]
cruise time. (A LARP variant exists, the
! width="150pt" |CF-117B Rapier[[image:Rapier1.jpg|150px]]
117b -L, with an enhanced sensor package
! width="150pt" |CF-117B-L Rapier
and rated for up to 72 hours life support,
|-
but lacking the neutron gun.) The Rapier is
| Source:
not capable of sustained atmospheric
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
operations its wings function strictly as
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
weapon /missile mounts. It can generate a
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
retrieval tractor rated for up to 75 tonnes.
|-
It is capable of ejecting its pilot into a
| Class:
standard survival pod.
| Medium Fighter
 
| Medium Fighter
 
| Medium Fighter
{|
|-
|Class
| Length:
|Medium Fighter
| Not Listed
| 9 meters
| 9 meters
|-
| Mass:
| Not Listed
| 9 tonnes
| 9 tonnes
|-
| Cruise Velocity:
| Not Listed
| 250 KPS
| 250 KPS
|-
|-
|Length
| Max Velocity:
|9 meters
| Not Listed
| 450 KPS
| 450 KPS
|-
|-
|Mass
| Guns
|9 tonnes
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
|-
|-
|Cruise Velocity
| Guns
|250 kps
| Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel [[Neutron Gun]] (1)
| Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel [[Neutron Gun]] (1)
| align="center"| -----
|-
|-
|Max Velocity
| Missiles
|450 kps
| Missile Mounts (?)
| Missile Mounts (10)
| Missile Mounts (10)
|-
|-
|Weapons
| [[Tractor Beam]]
|Two Wing- Mounted Laser Cannon
| Not Listed
| Yes
| Yes
|-
|-
|
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
|Duel -Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (forward)
| Not Listed
| 5.0/4.0/3.0 cm
| 5.0/4.0/3.0 cm
|-
|-
|
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
|10 Missile Mounts
| Not Listed
| 7.0/7.0 cm
| 7.0/7.0 cm
|-
|-
|Armor
| Jump Capable
|Fore and aft phase shields rated to 7 cm
| Not Listed
| Yes
| Yes
|-
|-
|
| Life Support
|5 cm fore armor /4 cm aft armor
| Not Listed
| 7 Hours
| 72 Hours
|-
|-
|
| Service Entry
|3 cm port /starboard armor
| 2536
| 2645
| 2645
|}
|}
= Sources =
== [[source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Joan's Ships of Known Space - 2654]] ==
* '''CF-117 Rapier'''
** "Currently the primary utility fighter of the Confed space force, development on the Rapier began in 2527 and the first order of 700 was commissioned in 2536. The B model, with enhanced missile capacity and the more efficient rotary barrel neutron gun, was phased in beginning in '45, and the A model has been completely phased out. The Rapier has now largely supplanted the earlier CF-105 Scimitar, particularly in frontline operations. The Rapier combines acceleration, maneuverability and firepower to make it the premier one-on-one dog fighter in space today. Its handling superiority is necessary, since its short-range neutron guns require close approach to the enemy in combat.
*** The Rapier's most distinguishing visual feature is its rotary barrel neutron gun. The rotating multibarrel allows longer continuous neutron fire. The duel neutron pulse generators can be set to alternate or synchronous fire. Wing-mounted lasers provide longer-range fire support. It also mounts up to ten guided or dumbfire missiles.
*** The Rapier features the standard Confed Tempest targeting and navigational AI, and a jump capable drive array. Its life-support systems are rated for up to seven hours cruise time. (A LARP variant exists, the 117b-L, with an enhanced sensor package and rated for up to 72 hours life support, but lacking the neutron gun.) The Rapier is not capable of sustained atmospheric operations its wings function strictly as weapon/missile mounts. It can generate a retrieval tractor rated for up to 75 tonnes. It is capable of ejecting its pilot into a standard survival pod."
== [[Wing Commander Movie]] ==
== [[source:=Pilgrim Stars]] ==
== [[source:=Pilgrim Truth]] ==
=Gallery=
<gallery perrow=6>
Image:Rapier1.jpg|Rapier traveling through Space circa 2654
Image:Rapier2.jpg|Rapier in Hangar circa 2654
Image:Rapier20.jpg|Rapier Engine View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
Image:Rapier21.jpg|Rapier Near Cockpit View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
Image:Rapier23.jpg|Rapier in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
Image:rapier22.jpg|CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654
</gallery>
[[Category:Confederation_Fighter_Class_Names]]
[[Category:Confederation_Medium_Fighters]]
[[Category:Confederation_Medium_Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 07:24, 3 November 2023

For the F-44 Rapier II go here.

CF-117 Rapier
Rapier1.jpg
Type Medium Fighter
Primary User Terran Confederation
Introduction 2536
Retirement 2654
General Characteristics
Length 9 meters
Mass 9 tonnes
Crew 1 (pilot)
Performance
Velocity
Cruise 250 kps
Maximum 450 kps
Armament
Guns
Laser Cannons (2)

Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (1)

Default Missile Loadout
Missile Mounts (10)
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 7 cm equivalent
Aft "[Aft Shield" contains a listed "[" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid. cm equivalent
Armor
Front 5 cm
Rear 4 cm
Right 3 cm
Left 3 cm
Rapier22.jpg
CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654
Source Wing Commander Movie
Confederation Handbook


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


History

Specifications

CF-117A RapierRapier1.jpg CF-117B RapierRapier1.jpg CF-117B-L Rapier
Source: Confederation Handbook Confederation Handbook Confederation Handbook
Class: Medium Fighter Medium Fighter Medium Fighter
Length: Not Listed 9 meters 9 meters
Mass: Not Listed 9 tonnes 9 tonnes
Cruise Velocity: Not Listed 250 KPS 250 KPS
Max Velocity: Not Listed 450 KPS 450 KPS
Guns Wing-Mounted Laser Cannons (2) Wing-Mounted Laser Cannons (2) Wing-Mounted Laser Cannons (2)
Guns Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (1) Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (1) -----
Missiles Missile Mounts (?) Missile Mounts (10) Missile Mounts (10)
Tractor Beam Not Listed Yes Yes
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) Not Listed 5.0/4.0/3.0 cm 5.0/4.0/3.0 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) Not Listed 7.0/7.0 cm 7.0/7.0 cm
Jump Capable Not Listed Yes Yes
Life Support Not Listed 7 Hours 72 Hours
Service Entry 2536 2645 2645

Sources

Joan's Ships of Known Space - 2654

  • CF-117 Rapier
    • "Currently the primary utility fighter of the Confed space force, development on the Rapier began in 2527 and the first order of 700 was commissioned in 2536. The B model, with enhanced missile capacity and the more efficient rotary barrel neutron gun, was phased in beginning in '45, and the A model has been completely phased out. The Rapier has now largely supplanted the earlier CF-105 Scimitar, particularly in frontline operations. The Rapier combines acceleration, maneuverability and firepower to make it the premier one-on-one dog fighter in space today. Its handling superiority is necessary, since its short-range neutron guns require close approach to the enemy in combat.
      • The Rapier's most distinguishing visual feature is its rotary barrel neutron gun. The rotating multibarrel allows longer continuous neutron fire. The duel neutron pulse generators can be set to alternate or synchronous fire. Wing-mounted lasers provide longer-range fire support. It also mounts up to ten guided or dumbfire missiles.
      • The Rapier features the standard Confed Tempest targeting and navigational AI, and a jump capable drive array. Its life-support systems are rated for up to seven hours cruise time. (A LARP variant exists, the 117b-L, with an enhanced sensor package and rated for up to 72 hours life support, but lacking the neutron gun.) The Rapier is not capable of sustained atmospheric operations its wings function strictly as weapon/missile mounts. It can generate a retrieval tractor rated for up to 75 tonnes. It is capable of ejecting its pilot into a standard survival pod."

Wing Commander Movie

Pilgrim Stars

Pilgrim Truth

Gallery

  • Rapier traveling through Space circa 2654

    Rapier traveling through Space circa 2654

  • Rapier in Hangar circa 2654

    Rapier in Hangar circa 2654

  • Rapier Engine View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

    Rapier Engine View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

  • Rapier Near Cockpit View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

    Rapier Near Cockpit View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

  • Rapier in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

    Rapier in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)

  • CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654

    CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654

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