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[[Image:Cm-hornet.png|thumb|250px|right|Hornet line-drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.]]
[[Image:Cm-hornet.png|thumb|250px|right|Hornet line-drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.]]


The F-36 Hornet was the standard light fighter of the [[Terran Confederation]] in 2654. It engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties through the entire run of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. A trainer variant of the Hornet is flown by rookie pilots at the [[Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy]]. These fighters are known for their speed, and carried a fairly-balanced arsenal of weapons for such a small fighter.
==History==
 
The F-36 Hornet was a light fighter designed by Origin Aerospace. It engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties throughout the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. It was used by the [[Terran Confederation]] and later by the [[Free Republic of the Landreich]] A trainer variant of the Hornet was flown by rookie pilots at the [[Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy]]. These fighters are known for their speed, and carried a fairly-balanced arsenal of weapons for such a small fighter.


Noted Hornet squadrons include the [[Yellowjackets Squadron|Yellowjackets]] and [[Killer Bees Squadron|Killer Bees]] assigned to the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' during the [[Vega Sector Campaign]]. General [[James Taggart]] began his career flying the nimble fighters.
Noted Hornet squadrons include the [[Yellowjackets Squadron|Yellowjackets]] and [[Killer Bees Squadron|Killer Bees]] assigned to the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' during the [[Vega Sector Campaign]]. General [[James Taggart]] began his career flying the nimble fighters.
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An earlier variant of the Hornet carried two [[FF Pike]] missiles instead of [[Dart DF|Dart DFs]].
An earlier variant of the Hornet carried two [[FF Pike]] missiles instead of [[Dart DF|Dart DFs]].
==Wing Commander==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:WC1-Hornet.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 12.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 420 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 300 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1240 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Good
|-
| Max. YPR
| 8/9/8 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| Dart Dumbfire (2)
|-
|
| Javelin Heatseeker (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 4 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 4 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 5 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|}
==Claw Marks==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter [[image:Bp-hornettop.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 12.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 420 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 300 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1240 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Good
|-
| Max. YPR
| 8/9/8 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| Dart Dumbfire (2)
|-
|
| Javelin Heatseeker (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 3 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 3 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 5 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| No
|}
==Super Wing Commander==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Light Fighter
|-
| Length
| 20 meters
|-
| Mass
| 12.5 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 420 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 300 KPS
|-
|Afterburner Velocity:
| 1240 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Good
|-
| Max. YPR
| 8/9/8 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| [[Mk. 25 Laser Cannon]] (2)
|-
|
| Dart Dumbfire (2)
|-
|
| Javelin Heatseeker (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 4 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 4 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 5 seconds
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}


== Images ==
== Images ==

Revision as of 01:04, 23 July 2011

F-36 Hornet
WC1-Hornet.png
Type Light Fighter
Manufacturer Origin Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Free Republic of the Landreich,
Union of Border Worlds
Introduction 2600s
Length 20 meters
Mass 12.5 tonnes
Max Velocity 420 KPS
Cruise Velocity 300 KPS
Acceleration Good
Max Afterburner Acceleration 1240 KPS
Max Y/P/R 8/9/8 DPS
Guns MK. 25 Laser Cannons (2)
Missiles Dart DFs (2),
Javelin HS (1)
Armor 4 cm fore/aft 4 cm sides
Shields 4 cm
Decoys None
Cloak None
Crew 1
Devices None




Hornet Target Identification circa Vega Sector 2654
Hornet line-drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.

History

The F-36 Hornet was a light fighter designed by Origin Aerospace. It engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties throughout the Terran-Kilrathi War. It was used by the Terran Confederation and later by the Free Republic of the Landreich A trainer variant of the Hornet was flown by rookie pilots at the Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy. These fighters are known for their speed, and carried a fairly-balanced arsenal of weapons for such a small fighter.

Noted Hornet squadrons include the Yellowjackets and Killer Bees assigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw during the Vega Sector Campaign. General James Taggart began his career flying the nimble fighters.

The Hornet was officially replaced by the F-54 Epee in 2661, though Hornet squadrons continued flying combat missions through the Battle of Earth. After the war, surplus Hornets were sold to the Free Republic of the Landreich - where they served in numerous border disputes. Hornets were also sold to the Union of Border Worlds, who used their existing squadrons in combat against the Black Lance during the 2673 Border Worlds Conflict.

The Flying Eyes, VF-12 of the Free Republic of the Landreich Space Forces were used heavily during President Kruger's Project Goliath. They conducted the initial flybys of KIS Karga which showed the hulk to be mostly intact. They were eventually transfered to the Karga/FRLS Mjollnir as part of its budding air wing. Their presence was critical when the carrier was attacked by Guild forces. VF-12 also served with distinction during the Battle of Baka Kar which pitted FRLN forces against those of Ragark da Haka in 2671.

An earlier variant of the Hornet carried two FF Pike missiles instead of Dart DFs.

Wing Commander

Class Light Fighter WC1-Hornet.png
Length 20 meters
Mass 12.5 tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 KPS
Cruising velocity: 300 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 1240 KPS
Acceleration: Good
Max. YPR 8/9/8 DPS
Weapons Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)
Dart Dumbfire (2)
Javelin Heatseeker (1)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 4 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 4 cm
Shield Recharge: 5 seconds
Missile Decoys: none
Jump Capable: No

Claw Marks

Class Light Fighter Bp-hornettop.png
Length 20 meters
Mass 12.5 tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 KPS
Cruising velocity: 300 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 1240 KPS
Acceleration: Good
Max. YPR 8/9/8 DPS
Weapons Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)
Dart Dumbfire (2)
Javelin Heatseeker (1)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 3 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 3 cm
Shield Recharge: 5 seconds
Missile Decoys: none
Jump Capable: No

Super Wing Commander

Class Light Fighter
Length 20 meters
Mass 12.5 tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 KPS
Cruising velocity: 300 KPS
Afterburner Velocity: 1240 KPS
Acceleration: Good
Max. YPR 8/9/8 DPS
Weapons Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)
Dart Dumbfire (2)
Javelin Heatseeker (1)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 4 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 4 cm
Shield Recharge: 5 seconds
Missile Decoys: none
Jump Capable: Yes

Images

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