F-36 Hornet
| Hornet | |
|---|---|
| File:Wc1hornet.jpg | |
| Type | Light Fighter |
| Manufacturer | |
| Primary users | Terran Confederation Union of Border Worlds, Free Republic of the Landreich |
The F-36 Hornet was the standard light fighter of the Terran Confederation in 2654. It engaged in reconnaissance, patrol and light anti-shipping duties through the entire run of the Terran-Kilrathi War. A trainer variant of the Hornet is flown by rookie pilots at the Terran Confederation Space Forces Academy. These starfighters are known for their speed, and carried a fairly-balanced arsenal of weapons for such a small fighter.
Noted Hornet squadrons include the Yellowjackets and Killer Bees assigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw during the Vega Sector 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. Hornets were also sold to the Union of Border Worlds, who utilized their existing squadrons in combat against the Black Lance during the 2673 Black Lance Conflict. 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.
Images
- Cm-hornet.gif
Hornet-class line-drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.
- Bp-hornetside.gif
Origin Aerospace blueprint.
- Bp-hornetfront.gif
Origin Aerospace blueprint.
- Bp-hornettop.gif
Origin Aerospace blueprint.
An Hornet flies into a hole full of dinosaurs.
- Wc1box-hornet.jpg
View from a Hornet cockpit as it chases down a wing of Krant.
- Wc1box-hornet2.jpg
View from a Hornet cockpit as it engages a wing of Spiculums.
- Killer Bees Hornet.gif
A Hornet from the Killer Bees Squadron prepares to launch.
- Hornet Landing 1.gif
A Hornet lands on the TCS Tiger's Claw.
- Hornet Landing 2.gif
A Hornet lands on the TCS Tiger's Claw.
A fan-made render of the F-36 Hornet.
