F-36 Hornet

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Hornet
File:Wc1hornet.jpg
Type Light Fighter
Manufacturer
Primary users Terran Confederation
Union of Border Worlds, Free Republic of the Landreich


The Hornet engaged in reconaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties through the entire run of the war. A trainer variant of the Hornet is flown by beginner pilots at the Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy.

Noted Hornet squadrons include the Yellowjackets and Killer Beesassigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw during the Vega Campaign. General James Taggart began his career flying the nimble fighters.

The Hornet was officially replaced by the F-54 Epee in 2661, though Hornet squadrons continued flying combat missions through the Battle of Terra. After the war, surplus Hornets were sold to the Free Republic of the Landreich - where they served in numerous border disputes. VF-12, the Flying Eyes, flew Hornets to some distinction during the conflict with Ragark da Haka.

Specifications

Class: Light Fighter
Length: 20 meters
Mass: 12.5 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 kps
Cruise Velocity: 300 kps
Acceleration: Good
Max Y/P/R: 8/9/8 dps
Fore Shield: 3.0 cm equivalent
Aft Shield: 3.0 cm equivalent
Front Armor: 3.0 cm
Right Armor: 3.0 cm
Left Armor: 3.0 cm
Rear Armor: 3.0 cm
Guns: Mk. 25 Laser Cannon (2)
Missiles: Dart DF (2), Javelin HS (1)

An earlier variant of the Hornet carried two FF Pike missiles instead of Dart DFs.

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