CF-117 Rapier
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| CF-117 Rapier | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Medium Fighter |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Introduction | 2536 |
| 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 (1) | |
| 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 |
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| CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654 | |
| Source | Confederation Handbook |
| Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page. |
History
Specifications
| CF-117A Rapier
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CF-117B Rapier
|
CF-117B-L Rapier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Tractor Beam | Not Listed | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Life Support | Not Listed | 7 Hours | 72 Hours |
| Service Entry | 2536 | 2645 | 2645 |
Appearances
Wing Commander Movie
Gallery
Rapier traveling through Space circa 2654
Rapier in Hangar circa 2654
Rapier Engine View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
Rapier Near Cockpit View in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
Rapier in Hangar circa 2654 (TCS Tiger's Claw)
CF-117 Rapier Target Identification circa 2654
