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== History ==
== History ==


The workhorse fighter of the Confederation towards the end of the Kilrathi War. The Hellcat V is a strong contender for the best all-around fighter
This light fighter has a long proud service record with the many factions that have adopted it. Favored by Confed hotdog pilots, Border World scouts and
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
Pirate raiders, the Arrow is a well-suited fighter for hit-and-run attacks. Lightly armed but possessing a high acceleration and velocity, this fighter is
(Space Warning And Control), recon in force or escort missions.
usually assigned to escort, fleet defense and recon missions. The life support system can sustain a pilot for up to seven hours.


== Variant Comparison ==
== Variant Comparison ==

Revision as of 15:13, 30 September 2007

Arrow V
Type Light Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aerospace
Primary users Terran Confederation
Black Lance, Union Of Border Worlds, Others
Produced 2669 - ?


History

This light fighter has a long proud service record with the many factions that have adopted it. Favored by Confed hotdog pilots, Border World scouts and Pirate raiders, the Arrow is a well-suited fighter for hit-and-run attacks. Lightly armed but possessing a high acceleration and velocity, this fighter is usually assigned to escort, fleet defense and recon missions. The life support system can sustain a pilot for up to seven hours.

Variant Comparison

Stat\Variant Arrow V (TCS Victory) Arrow V (TCS Lexington) Arrow V (2673)
Class: Light Fighter Light Fighter Light Fighter
Length: 27 meters 18 meters 27 meters
Mass: 14 metric tonnes 4.350 metric tonnes 14 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 420 kps 795 kps 420 kps
Acceleration: 250 k/s^2 ? ?
Max Y/P/R: 60/60/60 deg/s 6/6/7 deg/s 60/60/60 deg/s
Shields: 250 cm 17/15 cm 250 cm
Armor: 100 cm 12 cm 100 cm
Guns: Lasers (2), Ion Guns (2) Lasers (2) Lasers (2), Ion Guns (2), Optional Laser Camera (1)
Missile Hardpoints: 2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR) 2x1 Medium (DF) 2x3 Medium (3IR/3IR)
Missile Decoys: 24 N/A 24
Jump Capable: No Yes No
Crew: 1 (Pilot) 1 (Pilot) 1 (Pilot)
Service Entry: 2669 2669 2673