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|additional users = [[user:=Black Lance]]<br>[[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]
|additional users = [[user:=Black Lance]]<br>[[user:=Union of Border Worlds]]
|introduction =  
|introduction =  
|length = [[length:=27 meters]]
|length = [[length:=27]]
|mass = [[mass:=14 metric tonnes]]
|mass = [[mass:=14]]
|max velocity = 420 KPS
|max velocity = [[Maximum Velocity:=420]]
|cruise velocity =  
|cruise velocity =  
|max afterburner velocity = 1200 KPS
|max afterburner velocity = [[Maximum Afterburner Velocity:=1200]]
|acceleration = 225 k/s<sup>2</sup>
|acceleration = [[Acceleration:=225]]
|max afterburner acceleration = 900 k/s<sup>2</sup>
|max afterburner acceleration = [[Maximum Afterburner Acceleration:=900]]
|max y/p/r = 60/60/60 deg/s
|max yaw = [[Maximum Yaw:=60]]
|max pitch = [[Maximum Pitch:=60]]
|max roll = [[Maximum Roll:=60]]
|guns = <br>
|guns = <br>
* [[Laser Cannon|Laser]] (2),  
* [[guns:=Laser Cannon|Laser]] (2),  
* [[Ion Gun]] (2)
* [[Guns:=Ion Gun]] (2)
|missiles = 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, <br>[[ImRecs]] (6)
|missiles = 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, <br>[[Missiles:=ImRecs]] (6)
|turrets =  
|front armor = [[front Armor:=100]]
|armor = <br>
|left armor = [[left Armor:=100]]
* 10.0 cm fore/aft
|right armor = [[right Armor:=100]]
* 10.0 cm port/starboard
|rear armor = [[rear Armor:=100]]
|shields = 25.0 cm
|fore shield = [[Fore Shield:=250]]
|decoys = 24
|aft shield = [[aft Shield:=250]]
|decoys = [[decoys:=24]]
|cloak =  
|cloak =  
|jump drive =  
|jump drive =  
|crew = 1 (Pilot)
|crew = [[crew:=1]] (Pilot)
|devices =  
|devices =  
}}
}}

Revision as of 06:15, 15 September 2012

Hellcat V
WC4-Hellcat.png
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Black Lance
Union of Border Worlds
Length 27
Mass 14
Max Velocity 420
Max Afterburner Velocity 1200
Acceleration 225
Max Afterburner Acceleration 900
Guns
  • Laser (2),
  • Ion Gun (2)
Missiles 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints,
ImRecs (6)
Decoys 24
Crew 1 (Pilot)




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.

Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.

Specifications

Stat\Variant Hellcat V (2669) 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/s2 Good
Max Y/P/R: 60/60/60 deg/s 60/60/60 deg/s
Shields: 25.0 cm 250 cm
Armor: 10.0 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

Sources

Wing Commander: Academy TV

WC3 manual

Wing Commander 3

WC4 manual

Wing Commander 4

Unpublished Content

  • 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.