Hellcat V

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Hellcat V
WC4-Hellcat.png
Type Medium Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary User Terran Confederation
Additional Users Black Lance
Union of Border Worlds
Length 27 meters"meters" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 27.
Mass 14 metric tonnes"metrictonnes" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 14.
Max Velocity 420 KPS
Max Afterburner Velocity 1200 KPS
Acceleration 225 k/s2
Max Afterburner Acceleration 900 k/s2
Max Y/P/R 60/60/60 deg/s
Guns
Missiles 2 x 3 Medium Hardpoints,
ImRecs (6)
Armor
  • 10.0 cm fore/aft
  • 10.0 cm port/starboard
Shields 25.0 cm
Decoys 24
Crew 1 (Pilot)




Hellcat V during Border Worlds Crisis 2673

The Hellcat V is a medium fighter that saw extensive service with the Terran Confederation beginning in the 2660s.

History

The Hellcat V was the workhorse fighter of the Confederation during the Terran-Kilrathi War. The Hellcat V is a strong contender for the best all-around fighter in the fleet during its service era. Lacking the acceleration and speed of an Arrow or the power of a bomber, the Hellcat is best suited for SWaC (Space Warning And Control), reconnaissance in force or escort missions.

By the end of 2669, Hellcat V squadrons were stationed on almost every carrier and installation in the service of the Terran Confederation. Some also saw use by the Union of Border Worlds and pirate groups like the Black Lance, albeit in limited numbers. Aside from serving in the Terran-Kilrathi War, they also saw extensive action during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673.

Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 2673.

Variant Comparison

Stat\Variant Hellcat V (2669) Hellcat V (2673)
Class: Medium Fighter Medium Fighter
Length: 27 meters 27 meters
Mass: 14 metric tonnes 14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 kps 420 kps
Acceleration: 225 k/s2 Good
Max Y/P/R: 60/60/60 deg/s 60/60/60 deg/s
Shields: 25.0 cm 250 cm
Armor: 10.0 cm 100 cm
Guns: Laser Guns (2),
Ion Guns (2)
Laser Guns (2),
Ion Guns (2),
Optional Laser Camera (1)
Missile Hardpoints: 2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR) 2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR)
Missile Decoys: 24 24
Jump Capable: No No
Crew: 1 (Pilot) 1 (Pilot)
Service Entry: 2669 2673

Unpublished Content

  • Flavor text was written for EA's official Wing Commander Arena website, but after several entries were completed, the idea was dropped and none of the articles were officially published. In the entry for Dralthi Rhino, the Hellcat was given the designation F-42.