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= History = | |||
The '''Hawk''' Atmospheric fighter outmatches the [[Hurricane_(fighter)|Hurricane]] Space-to-Surface Fighter Escort on paper. | The '''Hawk''' Atmospheric fighter outmatches the [[Hurricane_(fighter)|Hurricane]] Space-to-Surface Fighter Escort on paper. | ||
= Sources = | |||
== [[source:=Wing Commander: Action Stations]] == | |||
* '''Chapter 2''' | |||
** "The Hurrie was a hybrid design, and like most hybrids trying to combine two functions into one, it did neither of them very well. Its original intent was to serve as a space-to-surface escort for the old Gladiator bombers and Sheridan marine landing craft. If jumped by a Wildcat equivalent, it was dead meat, and, down in atmosphere, if it ran up against something like a Hawk it was dead as well. But as such things often developed in the realm of pilots, Hurrie jocks might be disdainful of the craft, but inwardly they took a fierce pride in the knowledge that they had to be the best if they were going to survive. No one wanted assignment to a Hurricane squadron, but once chosen, few of them asked for a transfer after mastering the craft and learning to squeeze the last bit of performance out of one." | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:46, 9 May 2012
| Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Type | Atmospheric Fighter |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Introduction | pre-2635 |
| Source | Wing Commander: Action Stations |
| Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page. |
History
The Hawk Atmospheric fighter outmatches the Hurricane Space-to-Surface Fighter Escort on paper.
Sources
Wing Commander: Action Stations
- Chapter 2
- "The Hurrie was a hybrid design, and like most hybrids trying to combine two functions into one, it did neither of them very well. Its original intent was to serve as a space-to-surface escort for the old Gladiator bombers and Sheridan marine landing craft. If jumped by a Wildcat equivalent, it was dead meat, and, down in atmosphere, if it ran up against something like a Hawk it was dead as well. But as such things often developed in the realm of pilots, Hurrie jocks might be disdainful of the craft, but inwardly they took a fierce pride in the knowledge that they had to be the best if they were going to survive. No one wanted assignment to a Hurricane squadron, but once chosen, few of them asked for a transfer after mastering the craft and learning to squeeze the last bit of performance out of one."
