Hellcat V

Hellcat V
Type	Medium Fighter
Manufacturer	Douglas Aerospace
Primary User	Terran Confederation
Additional Users	Black Lance Union of Border Worlds
Length	27 meters"meters" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 27.
Mass	14 metric tonnes"metrictonnes" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 14.
Max Velocity	420 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity	1200 KPS
Acceleration	225 k/s2
Max Afterburner Acceleration	900 k/s2
Max Y/P/R	60/60/60 deg/s
Guns	Laser (2), Ion Gun (2)
Missiles	2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, ImRecs (6)
Armor	10.0 cm fore/aft 10.0 cm port/starboard
Shields	25.0 cm
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

• Red & Blue - 2654.072-.073

Wing Commander 3

• Flyable Missions
  • Orsini Mission 2 (ORS-2)
  • Orsini Mission 3 (ORS-3)
  • Orsini Mission 4 (ORS-4)
  • Tamayo Mission 1 (TAM-1)
  • Tamayo Mission 2 (TAM-2)
  • Tamayo Mission 3 (TAM-3)
  • 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 1 (TOR-1)
  • Torgo Mission 3 (TOR-3)
  • Loki Mission 1 (LOK-1)
  • Loki Mission 2 (LOK-2)
  • Loki Mission 2 (LOK-3)
  • Alcor Mission 1 (ALC-1)
  • Alcor Mission 2 (ALC-2)
  • 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)

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.