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==History==
=History=
==Overview==


(FROM CONFED HANDBOOK)
==[[source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]==


Currently the primary utility fighter of the
''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
Confed space force, development on the
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
Rapier began in 2527 and the first order of
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.
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
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
feature is its rotary barrel neutron gun. The
synchronous fire. Wing-mounted lasers provide longer-range fire support. It also mounts up to ten guided or dumbfire missiles.
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
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
Tempest targeting and navigational AI, and
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
a jump capable drive array. Its life- support
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.''
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.


=Specifications=


{|
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|Class
|Medium Fighter
|-
|-
|Length
! width="80pt" |
|9 meters
! width="150pt" |CF-117A Rapier[[image:|150px]]
! width="150pt" |CF-117B Rapier[[image:|150px]]
! width="150pt" |CF-117B-L Rapier[[image:|150px]]
|-
|-
|Mass
| Source:
|9 tonnes
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
| [[Source:=Official_Authorized_Wing_Commander_Confederation_Handbook|Confederation Handbook]]
|-
|-
|Cruise Velocity
| Class:
|250 kps
| Medium Fighter
| Medium Fighter
| Medium Fighter
|-
|-
|Max Velocity
| Length:
|450 kps
| Not Listed
| 9 meters
| 9 meters
|-
|-
|Weapons
| Mass:
|Two Wing- Mounted Laser Cannon
| Not Listed
| 9 tonnes
| 9 tonnes
|-
|-
|
| Cruise Velocity:
|Duel -Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (forward)
| Not Listed
| 250 KPS
| 250 KPS
|-
|-
|
| Max Velocity:
|10 Missile Mounts
| Not Listed
| 450 KPS
| 450 KPS
|-
|-
|Armor
| Guns
|Fore and aft phase shields rated to 7 cm
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
| Wing-Mounted [[Laser Cannon]]s (2)
|-
|-
|
| Guns
|5 cm fore armor /4 cm aft armor
| Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel [[Neutron Gun]] (1)
| Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel [[Neutron Gun]] (1)
| align="center"| -----
|-
|-
|
| Missiles
|3 cm port /starboard armor
| Missile Mounts (?)
| Missile Mounts (10)
| Missile Mounts (10)
|-
| 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
|}
|}
[[Category:Confederation_Fighter_Class_Names]]
[[Category:Confederation_Fighter_Class_Names]]
[[Category:Confederation_Medium_Fighters]]
[[Category:Confederation_Medium_Fighters]]

Revision as of 03:22, 2 May 2012

CF-117 Rapier
Type Medium Fighter
Primary User Terran Confederation
Introduction A in 2536, B in 2645
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

Default Missile Loadout
Missile Mounts (10)
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 7 cm equivalent
Aft 7 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 5 cm
Rear 4 cm
Right 3 cm
Left 3 cm
Source Confederation Handbook


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


History

Overview

Confederation Handbook

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.

Specifications

CF-117A Rapier[[image:|150px]] CF-117B Rapier[[image:|150px]] CF-117B-L Rapier[[image:|150px]]
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)
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
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