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{{infobox Fighter
{{infobox Fighter New
|faction = terran
|faction = terran
|name = Bengal
|name = Bengal-Class Strike Carrier
|type = [[Strike Carrier]]
|type = Strike Carrier
|manufacturer = Trojan Four Spaceyards
|manufacturer = Trojan Four Spaceyards
|image = image:wc1bengal.jpg
|image = image:wc1bengal.jpg
|caption =
|primary user = Terran Confederation
|additional users =
|introduction = 2619
|introduction = 2619
|produced =  
|length = 625 meters (2619), 700 meters (2644), 690 meters (2645)
|mass = 55,000 metric tonnes (2619), 80,000 metric tonnes (2644), 60,000 metric tonnes (2645)
|max velocity = 130 kps
|cruise velocity = 100 kps
|max afterburner velocity =
|acceleration = poor
|max afterburner acceleration =
|max y/p/r = 1/1/1 dps
|guns =
|missiles = 40 [[Torpedo]] Tubes
|turrets = 22 Dual Mount Laser Turret, 8 Dual Mount Laser Battery (2619), 20 Dual Mount Laser Turret, 8 Dual Mount Laser Battery (2644-45)
|armor = 24 cm fore/20 cm aft 25 cm sides
|shields = 21 cm fore/aft
|fighter complement = 104
|decoys = None
|cloak = No
|jump drive = Yes
|crew = 600 (2619), 750 (2644-45)
|devices =  
}}
}}


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[[Image:Cm-bengal.gif|thumb|250px|right|Bengal-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft (drawing is the TCS Tiger's Claw).]]
[[Image:Cm-bengal.gif|thumb|250px|right|Bengal-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft (drawing is the TCS Tiger's Claw).]]


The '''Bengal''' Class was a [[Terran Confederation]] strike carrier design. It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]]. In [[2642]], the Terran Confederation military command determined the need for a heavy space carrier and authorized the design of the Bengal-class. The construction contract was awarded to the [[Trojan Four Spaceyards]]. The first Bengal launched was the ''[[TCS Bengal]]'' in 2619. The ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'', the first in a new line of fully-redesigned Bengals, was launched in [[2644]]. Following the launch of the ''Tiger's Claw'' the Bengal design was modified once again, reducing the overall length to 690 meters and the mass by several tonnes. The ''[[TCS Kipling]]'', launched in [[2645]], reflected these changes. The fictional ''[[TCS Hornet's Nest]]'' was a Bengal-class ship.
The [[TCS Bengal]] was comissioned in 2619, the first in a series of "utility carriers" that would go on to serve in both independant and fleet roles for the duration of the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. The initial model of Bengal saw service throughout the Pilgrim conflict and the first years of the Terran-Kilrathi war. Generally outclassed by the more modern [[Concordia-Class]] and the more common [[Ranger-class]] ships, Bengals seemed doomed to spend their life as a second class support carrier.  
 
At least, until 2642, when Terran Confederation military command authorized the conversion of remaining in-production hulls to the heavily revised second flight design. The first of the new ships, the TCS Tiger's Claw (CV-07), was comissioned at the Trojan IV shipyard two years later (2644). It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]].
 
The Tiger's Claw immediately began what would become one of the most storied individual combat records in history, routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. Minor design changes to ensuing Bengals reduced their total length to 690-meters, the [[TCS Kipling]] being the first Bengal to reflect these changes -- making the 700-meter Tiger's Claw the largest strike carrier in the fleet.


The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.
The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.
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The ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a [[Kilrathi]] invasion force, liberated the [[Vega Sector]] in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of [[Goddard]] in 2655, and ensured the entry of the [[Firekkan]]s into the [[Terran Confederation]] later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the ''Claw'', including [[Christopher Blair]].
The ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a [[Kilrathi]] invasion force, liberated the [[Vega Sector]] in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of [[Goddard]] in 2655, and ensured the entry of the [[Firekkan]]s into the [[Terran Confederation]] later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the ''Claw'', including [[Christopher Blair]].


The last Bengal-Class ship was commissioned in [[2657]]. By the end of the decade, they were replaced by the more modern [[Jutland-Class Heavy Carrier]]s. However, surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. [[TCS Wolfhound]] served into the late 2660s, notably at the [[Battle of Vukar Tag]] where it and the [[TCS Concordia]] were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. It served as Admiral [[William Banbridge]]'s flagship before and during the battle.
The final Bengal-Class carrier was commissioned in [[2657]]. By the end of the decade, they were replaced by the more modern [[Jutland-Class Heavy Carrier]]s. However, surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. [[TCS Wolfhound]] served into the late 2660s, notably at the [[Battle of Vukar Tag]] where it and the [[TCS Concordia]] were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. It served as Admiral [[William Banbridge]]'s flagship before and during the battle.


== Notable Vessels ==
== Notable Vessels ==

Revision as of 04:27, 6 June 2010

Bengal-Class Strike Carrier
File:Wc1bengal.jpg
Type Strike Carrier
Manufacturer Trojan Four Spaceyards
Primary User Terran Confederation
Introduction 2619
Length 625 meters (2619), 700 meters (2644), 690 meters (2645)
Mass 55,000 metric tonnes (2619), 80,000 metric tonnes (2644), 60,000 metric tonnes (2645)
Max Velocity 130 kps
Cruise Velocity 100 kps
Acceleration poor
Max Y/P/R 1/1/1 dps
Missiles 40 Torpedo Tubes
Turrets 22 Dual Mount Laser Turret, 8 Dual Mount Laser Battery (2619), 20 Dual Mount Laser Turret, 8 Dual Mount Laser Battery (2644-45)
Armor 24 cm fore/20 cm aft 25 cm sides
Shields 21 cm fore/aft
Fighter Complement 104
Decoys None
Cloak No
Jump Drive Yes
Crew 600 (2619), 750 (2644-45)




Bengal-class Target Identification.
File:Cm-bengal.gif
Bengal-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft (drawing is the TCS Tiger's Claw).

The TCS Bengal was comissioned in 2619, the first in a series of "utility carriers" that would go on to serve in both independant and fleet roles for the duration of the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. The initial model of Bengal saw service throughout the Pilgrim conflict and the first years of the Terran-Kilrathi war. Generally outclassed by the more modern Concordia-Class and the more common Ranger-class ships, Bengals seemed doomed to spend their life as a second class support carrier.

At least, until 2642, when Terran Confederation military command authorized the conversion of remaining in-production hulls to the heavily revised second flight design. The first of the new ships, the TCS Tiger's Claw (CV-07), was comissioned at the Trojan IV shipyard two years later (2644). It was included in Joan's Fighting Spacecraft Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092.

The Tiger's Claw immediately began what would become one of the most storied individual combat records in history, routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. Minor design changes to ensuing Bengals reduced their total length to 690-meters, the TCS Kipling being the first Bengal to reflect these changes -- making the 700-meter Tiger's Claw the largest strike carrier in the fleet.

The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.

The TCS Tiger's Claw was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a Kilrathi invasion force, liberated the Vega Sector in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of Goddard in 2655, and ensured the entry of the Firekkans into the Terran Confederation later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the Claw, including Christopher Blair.

The final Bengal-Class carrier was commissioned in 2657. By the end of the decade, they were replaced by the more modern Jutland-Class Heavy Carriers. However, surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. TCS Wolfhound served into the late 2660s, notably at the Battle of Vukar Tag where it and the TCS Concordia were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. It served as Admiral William Banbridge's flagship before and during the battle.

Notable Vessels

Specifications (Wing Commander)

Class: Strike Carrier
Length: 690-700 meters
Mass: 80,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 130 kps
Cruise Velocity: 100 kps
Acceleration: Poor
Max Y/P/R: 1/1/1 dps
Fore Shield: 21.0 cm equivalent
Aft Shield: 21.0 cm equivalent
Front Armor: 24.0 cm
Right Armor: 25.0 cm
Left Armor: 25.0 cm
Rear Armor: 20.0 cm
Guns: Dual Laser Turret (8)
Fighter Complement: 104

Images

Fan Art

Over the years many fans have contributed their artwork showcasing the Tiger's Claw.

Bengal-Class Carrier Fan Art

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