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{{infobox | {{infobox Ship | ||
|faction = terran | |faction = terran | ||
|name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | |name = HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | ||
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|image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg | |image = Image:WC4-Thunderbolt.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|primary user = [[user:=Terran Confederation]] | |primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]] | ||
|additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:=Pirate]] Groups | |additional users = [[user:=Union of Border Worlds]], <BR>Various [[user:=Pirate]] Groups | ||
|nicknames = "Lead Sled" | |nicknames = "Lead Sled" | ||
|introduction = | |introduction = [[introduced:=2668]] | ||
|length = [[length:=34 | |length = [[length:=34]] | ||
|mass = [[mass:=20 | |mass = [[mass:=20]] | ||
|max velocity = 380 | |max velocity = [[max speed:=380]] | ||
|cruise velocity = | |cruise velocity = | ||
|max afterburner velocity = 1000 | |max afterburner velocity = [[max afterburn:=1000]] | ||
|acceleration = 200 | |acceleration = [[acceleration:=200]] | ||
|max afterburner acceleration = 800 | |max afterburner acceleration = 800 | ||
|max | |max yaw = 50 | ||
|max pitch = 50 | |||
|max roll = 50 | |||
|guns = <br> | |guns = <br> | ||
[[Plasma Gun]]s (2) | * [[Plasma Gun]]s (2) | ||
[[Photon Cannon]]s (2) | * [[Photon Cannon]]s (2) | ||
[[Meson Gun]]s (2) | * [[Meson Gun]]s (2) | ||
|missiles = | |missiles = <br> | ||
[[Heat-Seeking Missile]]s (6) | * [[Heat-Seeking Missile]]s (6) | ||
[[Torpedo]] (1) | * [[Torpedo]] (1) | ||
|turrets = Single Mount [[Mass Driver]] (1) | |turrets = Single Mount [[Mass Driver]] (1) | ||
|armor = | |front armor = 120 | ||
|rear armor = 120 | |||
|left armor = 100 | |||
| | |right armor = 100 | ||
| | |fore shield = 250 | ||
| | |aft shield = 250 | ||
|cloak = No | |cloak = No | ||
|jump drive = [[ | |jump drive = [[jump drive:=No]] | ||
|crew = 2 (Pilot, Gunner) | |crew = [[crew:=2]] (Pilot, Gunner) | ||
|devices = | |devices = | ||
|source = [[source:=Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]<BR>[[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''HF-66 Thunderbolt VII''' is a heavy fighter in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. | |||
The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of sporting one torpedo for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield. | |||
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== History == | |||
The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat. | The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and [[Kilrathi]] warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat. | ||
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Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. | Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the [[Border Worlds Conflict]] of [[2673]], the [[Black Lance]] acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the [[Union of Border Worlds]] in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation. | ||
= Specifications = | == Specifications == | ||
= Sources = | == Sources == | ||
== | == [[source:=Victory Streak]] == | ||
== [[ | == [[Wing Commander 3]] == | ||
* '''Flyable Missions''' | * '''Flyable Missions''' | ||
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** [[SO Proxima Mission 3]] | ** [[SO Proxima Mission 3]] | ||
= Gallery = | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | <gallery perrow=6> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{#set:source=[[Victory Streak]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Victory Streak]]}} | ||
{{#set:source=[[Warbirds]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Warbirds]]}} | ||
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Heart of the Tiger]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Heart of the Tiger]]}} | ||
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom]]}} | ||
[[category:Confederation Fighter Class Names]] | [[category:Confederation Fighter Class Names]] | ||
[[category:Confederation Heavy Fighters]] | [[category:Confederation Heavy Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 11 October 2012
| HF-66 Thunderbolt VII | |
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| Type | Heavy Fighter |
| Manufacturer | McCall Industries, Douglas Aerospace |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Additional Users | Union of Border Worlds, Various Pirate Groups |
| Introduction | 2668 |
| Nicknames | "Lead Sled" |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 34 meters |
| Mass | 20 tonnes |
| Crew | 2 (Pilot, Gunner) |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 50 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 50 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 50 dps |
| Acceleration | 200 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Maximum | 380 kps |
| Afterburner | |
| Maximum Afterburner | 1000 kps |
| Max Acceleration | 800 k/s2 |
| Armament | |
| Guns | |
| |
| Turrets | |
| Single Mount Mass Driver (1) | |
| Default Missile Loadout | |
| |
| Components | |
| Cloaking Device | No |
| Jump Drive | No |
| Defense | |
| Shields | |
| Fore | 250 cm equivalent |
| Aft | 250 cm equivalent |
| Armor | |
| Front | 120 cm |
| Rear | 120 cm |
| Right | 100 cm |
| Left | 100 cm |
| Source | Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom Wing Commander: Secret Ops |
The HF-66 Thunderbolt VII is a heavy fighter in the service of the Terran Confederation.
The Thunderbolt VII saw extensive action in the later half of the Terran-Kilrathi War. As a heavy fighter, it was designed with the ability to hold its ground in a dogfight against multiple enemy fighters and to assault high-priority targets. The Thunderbolt VII was built on a heavy chassis with a large weapons loadout capable of sporting one torpedo for anti-ship combat. It possesses heavy armor and a rear turret for self-defense. While not as fast as most starfighters, it was still sufficiently maneuverable to hold its own on the battlefield.
| Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page. |
History
The Thunderbolt VII was deployed from numerous carrier groups during the final years of the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was used to assault numerous convoys and Kilrathi warships. When it was equipped with a torpedo, it proved to be an especially lethal threat.
One notable action of the Thunderbolt VII was that undertaken by Kilrathi pilot Ralgha nar Hhallas, who until 2669 was a loyal pilot of the Terran Confederation. That year, he betrayed his comrades on the TCS Victory on behalf of the Kilrathi and fled the Victory on a Thunderbolt after his involvement in the loss of the TCS Behemoth. His former comrade Christopher Blair pursued him and despite Ralgha's exceptional combat skills, gunned him down.
Thunderbolts continued to see action long after the end of the war in 2669. During the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673, the Black Lance acquired numerous Thunderbolts for use in their attacks against the Union of Border Worlds in their attempt to initiate a war with the Terran Confederation.
Specifications
Sources
Victory Streak
Wing Commander 3
- Flyable Missions
- 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 2 (ARI-2)
- Ariel Mission 3 (ARI-3)
- Delius Mission 1 (DEL-1)
- Delius Mission 2 (DEL-2)
- Caliban Mission 1 (CAL-1)
- Caliban Mission 2 (CAL-2)
- Torgo Mission 2 (TOR-2)
- Alcor Mission 2 (ALC-2)
- Freya Mission 1 (FRE-1)
- Freya Mission 3 (FRE-3)
- Freya Mission 4 (FRE-4)
- Proxima Mission 1 (PRO-1)
- Sol Mission 1 (SOL-1)
WC4 manual
Wing Commander 4
- Appears in Mission
WCP Gold Manual
WCSO missions
- Appears in Mission
Gallery
Thunderbolt VII during Border Worlds Crisis, circa 2673.
Confederation Thunderbolt VII, circa 2673.
Pirate Thunderbolt variant seen in the Hellespont system, circa 2673.
HF-66 Thunderbolt VII Target Designation, circa 2673.
