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


Hornet Target Identification circa Vega Sector 2654

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, of the FRLN, flew Hornets with some distinction during the short conflict with Ragark da Haka in 2671.

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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