Sholagar
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| Sholagar | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mangon Aeronautics |
| Model | SL-21 |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Introduced | ??? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Frame | Mangon Mark II |
| Power Plant | Shinobi 280 |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Neil 4000 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Chichester ASR-26 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| BV (1.0) | 654 |
| BV (2.0) | 625 |
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[edit] Description
A circular wing design similar to the Thrush, the Sholagar is another heavily armed light fighter. Mainly seen in House Kurita forces, the Sholagar began a phase out program when in 3002 Akiro Kurita, nephew of then Coordination Hohiro Kurita, was killed during a routine patrol while flying a Sholagar. A decades old report of the circular wing design flaws that had been swept under the rug was found, and additional evidence provided in a technological exchange with House Liao on the Thrush design, which experiences similar problems. Even with atmospheric flight problems, the Sholagar is a top space fighter, although has some problems with heat buildup.
[edit] Armament
With a Hoverteck SRM-4 rack in the nose, and a Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Laser in each wing, the Sholagar is heavily armed for a light ASF. With six tons of armor to back up the armament, it has more staying power in a fight than other light fighters.
[edit] Variants
-L Replaces the SRM-4 pack with two more Medium Lasers in the nose. This further adds to the heat problem, but gives the Sholagar a stronger punch and no ammo dependence. BV (1.0) = 734
