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[[image:wc4hellcat.jpg|thumb|300px|right|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.  
The '''Hellcat V''' is a medium fighter that saw extensive service with the [[Terran Confederation]] beginning in the 2660s.  

Revision as of 21:51, 10 February 2010

Hellcat V
File:Hellcat-hires.jpg
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Length 27 meters
Mass 14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 420 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity 1200 KPS
Acceleration 225 k/s^2
Max Afterburner Acceleration 900 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R 60/60/60 deg/s
Guns Laser (2), Ion Gun (2)
Missiles 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints, ImRecs (6)
Armor 100 cm fore/aft 100 cm port/starboard
Shields 250 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 towards the end of 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), recon 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 usage by the Union of Border Worlds and pirate groups like the Black Lance, albeit in limited numbers. Aside from serving out the remainder of the Terran-Kilrathi War, they also saw extensive action during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673.

Hellcat Vs saw infrequent usage by 2681 as superior medium fighters developed during the 2670s and 2680s soon superseded them.

Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.

Variant Comparison

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/s^2 ?
Max Y/P/R: 60/60/60 deg/s 60/60/60 deg/s
Shields: 250 cm 250 cm
Armor: 100 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