Joan's Ships of Known Space (handbook)
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Confederation Fighter
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Joan's Ships of Known Space
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CF-117b Rapier
Currently the primary utility fighter of the Confed space force, development on the Rapier began in 2527 and the first order of 700 was commissioned in 2536. The B model, with enhanced missile capacity and the more efficient rotary-barrel neutron gun, was phased in beginning in ’45, and the A model has been completely phased out. The Rapier has now largely supplanted the earlier CF-105 Scimitar, particularly in frontline operations. The Rapier combines acceleration, maneuverability and firepower to make it the premier one-on-one dogfighter in space today. Its handling superiority is necessary, since its short-range neutron guns require close approach to the enemy in combat.
The Rapier’s most distinguishing visual feature is its rotary-barrel neutron gun. The rotating multibarrel allows longer continuous neutron fire. The duel neutron pulse generators can be set to alternate or synchronous fire. Wing-mounted lasers provide longer-range fire support. It also mounts up to ten guided or dumbfire missiles.
The Rapier features the standard Confed Tempest targeting and navigational AI, and a jump-capable drive array. Its life-support systems are rated for up to seven hours cruise time. (A LARP variant exists, the 117b-L, with an enhanced sensor package and rated for up to 72 hours life support, but lacking the neutron gun.) The Rapier is not capable of sustained atmospheric operations—its wings function strictly as weapon/missile mounts. It can generate a retrieval tractor rated for up to 75 tonnes. It is capable of ejecting its pilot into a standard survival pod.
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| Class | Medium Fighter |
| Length | 9 meters |
| Mass | 9 tonnes |
| Cruise Velocity | 250 kps |
| Max Velocity | 450 kps |
| Weapons | Two Wing-Mounted Laser Cannon Duel-Pulse Rotary Barrel Neutron Gun (forward) 10 Missile Mounts |
| Armor | Fore and aft phase shields rated to 7 cm 5 cm fore armor/4 cm aft armor 3 cm port/starboard armor |
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