F-36 Hornet
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 Bees assigned 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 Earth. 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.
Variant Comparison
| Stat\Variant | Hornet (2654) | Hornet (?) | Hornet (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class: | Light Fighter | Light Fighter | Light Fighter |
| Length: | 20 meters | 20 meters | 20 meters |
| Mass: | 12.5 metric tonnes | 12.5 metric tonnes | 12.5 metric tonnes |
| Max Velocity: | 420 kps | 420 kps | 420 kps |
| Cruise Velocity: | 300 Kps | 300 Kps | 300 Kps |
| Max Afterburner velocity: | 1240 kps | 1240 kps | 1240 kps |
| Acceleration: | Good | Good | Good |
| Max Y/P/R: | 8/9/8 deg/s | 8/9/8 deg/s | 8/9/8 deg/s |
| Shields: | 4.0fb cm | 3.0fb cm | 4.0fb cm |
| Shield Recharge: | 5 sec | 5 sec | 5 sec |
| Armor: | 4.0f/4lr/4.0r cm | 3.0f/3lr/3.0r cm | 4.0f/4.0lr/4.0r cm |
| Guns: | MK 25 Laser Cannon (2) | MK 25 Laser Cannon (2) | MK 25 Laser Cannon (2) |
| Missile Hardpoints: | 1x2 Dart DF-V.32, 1x1 Javelin HS-V.21 | 1x2 Dart DF-V.32, 1x1 Javelin HS-V.21 | 1x4 Dart DF-V.32, 1x2 Javelin HS-V.21 |
| Missile Decoys: | none | none | none |
| Jump Capable: | No | No | Yes |
| Crew: | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Entry: | 2654 | ? | ? |
Alternate History (the real world)
Appearances
- Variant 1 Claw Marks
- Variant 2 - Wing Commander 1
- Variant 3 - Super Wing Commander
Data
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