Hellcat V
| Hellcat V | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Medium Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aerospace |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Additional Users | Black Lance Union of Border Worlds |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 27 meters |
| Mass | 14 tonnes |
| Crew | 1 (Pilot) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 60 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 60 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 60 dps |
| Acceleration | 225 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Maximum | 420 kps |
| Afterburner | |
| Maximum Afterburner | 1200 kps |
| Max Acceleration | 900 k/s2 |
| Armament | |
| Default Missile Loadout | |
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| Components | |
| Decoys | 24 |
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| Hellcat V Target Identification, circa 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.
Variants
| Variant | Weapon | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hellcat (2669) | Neutron Gun (2) Ion Cannon (2) Image Recognition (6) | Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger |
| Hellcat (2673) | Particle Cannon (2) Ion Cannon (2) Image Recognition (6) | Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom |
| Hellcat (Victory Streak) | Laser Cannon (2) Ion Cannon (2) Image Recognition (6) | Victory Streak |
Sources
Wing Commander: Academy TV
Victory Streak
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
- Flyable Missions
- Orsini Mission 1 (ORS-1)
- Orsini Mission 2 (ORS-2)
- Orsini Mission 3 (ORS-3)
- Orsini Mission 4 (ORS-4)
- Tamayo Mission 2 (TAM-2)
- Locanda Mission 1 (LOC-1)
- Locanda Mission 2 (LOC-2)
- Locanda Mission 3 (LOC-3)
- Blackmane Mission 1 (BLA-1)
- Blackmane Mission 2 (BLA-2)
- Blackmane Mission 3 (BLA-3)
- Ariel Mission 1 (ARI-1)
- Ariel Mission 3 (ARI-3)
- Delius Mission 1 (DEL-1)
- Delius Mission 3 (DEL-3)
- Caliban Mission 1 (CAL-1)
- Caliban Mission 2 (CAL-2)
- Caliban Mission 3 (CAL-3)
- Torgo Mission 3 (TOR-3)
- Loki Mission 1 (LOK-1)
- Loki Mission 2 (LOK-2)
- Loki Mission 3 (LOK-3)
- Alcor Mission 3 (ALC-3)
- Freya Mission 1 (FRE-1)
- Freya Mission 3 (FRE-3)
- Hyperion Mission 2 (HYP-2)
- Freya Mission 4 (FRE-4)
- Proxima Mission 1 (PRO-1)
- Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)
WC4 manual
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
- Flyable Missions
- Appears in Mission
- Hellespont Mission 3A (HEL-3A)
- Hellespont Mission 3B (HEL-3B)
- Masa Mission 3 (MAS-3)
- Silenos Mission 3B (SIL-3B)
- Silenos Mission 1A (SIL-1A)
- Orestes Mission 1 (ORE-1)
- Orestes Mission 2 (ORE-2)
- Circe Mission Tank Offensive
- Circe Mission Destroy Supply Route
- Circe Mission Rescue Catscratch
- Circe Mission Destroy Command Center
- Circe Mission Destroy Supply Line
Images
Appearances
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Accidentally Shoot Wingman
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Communications Link Down
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Fuel Rupture
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Hit by Own Heat-Seeker!
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Main Guns Damaged
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Maneuvering Thrusters Destroyed
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Shield Failure Imminent!
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Smashed Windscreen
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Stabilizer Destroyed
- Wing Commander Collectible Trading Card Game - Tail Shot Off
Behind the Screens
- 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.
