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| + | | image = [[Image:Ahab ASF TRO3050U.png|191px]] | ||
| + | | name = ''Ahab'' | ||
| + | | manufacturer = [[Bannock-Braigh Aerospace]] | ||
| + | | model = AHB-443 | ||
| + | | Class = Heavy aerospace fighter | ||
| + | | Tech Base = Star League | ||
| + | | Cost = 6,005,755 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | ||
| + | | production year = 2697 | ||
| + | | year reference = | ||
| + | | mass = 90 tons | ||
| + | | frame = [[Wakazashi B3]] | ||
| + | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[fusion engine]] | ||
| + | | armor = [[Force Plus]] | ||
| + | | armament = | ||
| + | * 1x [[Large laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[LRM-20]]s | ||
| + | * 1x [[Narc missile beacon]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[SRM-6]]s | ||
| + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s | ||
| + | | communications system = [[MyComm LVR]] | ||
| + | | tracking & targeting system = [[Artron 7]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 14 [[single heat sink]]s | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = 1,182<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 158</ref> | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 246, "Ahab BV 2.0"</ref><br>1,738<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 361</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | The '''''Ahab''''' debuted in [[2697]] as the heaviest [[aerospace fighter]] ever produced, a devastating missile boat for the [[SLDF]] and other [[Great House]] armies. Poor acceleration and maneuverability, likened by pilots to "a moose in molasses", is compensated for with 15.5 tons of [[standard armor]] and a staggering array of weaponry: a full squadron of ''Ahab''s is capable of shooting down light and medium [[DropShip]]s in a single pass. The design would be modified once, in [[2703]], to accommodate a [[Narc missile beacon]].<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 80, "Ahab Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050U246>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 246, "Ahab Fighter Profile"</ref> | ||
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| + | Originally manufactured by [[Harvard Company, Inc.]], BBA would pick up production in the early [[3000]]s when financial malfeasance brought down the company. BBA would build only a limited number of new ''Ahab''s and spare parts, and only to [[ComStar]], allowing the fighters in service to the other [[Inner Sphere]] powers to fall into disrepair. In [[3061]] the company began production of two new variants, which were sold only to the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name=TRO3050U246/> | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | Slow but well armored, the ''Ahab'' really depends upon its two [[Delta Dart (LRM-20)|Delta Dart]] [[LRM-20]] launchers, with three tons of ammo each, to soften up opponents at extreme range. When the ''Ahab'' closes it switches to its [[Federated-6]] [[SRM-6]] launchers with two tons of ammo to finish them off. A [[Thunderbolt 2C]] [[large laser]] is really just a deterrent used when the ammo has been depleted, while two [[CeresArms]] [[medium laser]]s located in the rear of the craft compensate for the weaker armor protecting the fighter against pursuers.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050U246/> | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *; Prototype : Before the addition of the [[Narc missile beacon]], the ''Ahab'' was designed with a trio of [[medium laser]]s housed in the nose, along with four additional [[single heat sink]]s.{{cn}} | ||
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| + | *; AHB-443b : Designed and deployed exclusively for [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] commands, the AHB-443B ''Ahab'' upgrades to [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s. The [[large laser]] is also upgraded to an [[ER large laser]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref>. BV (2.0) = 2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 44</ref> | ||
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| + | *; AHB-643 : This new version removes all the standard weaponry and replaces them with wing-mounted [[MRM-40]] racks with a ton of ammunition. In addition, two [[Rocket Launcher 10|10-pack rocket launcher]]s were added to the wingtips for extra punch. BV (2.0) = 1,537<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 362</ref> | ||
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| + | *; AHB-MD : The most recent and deadly variant mounts a [[large pulse laser]] and two [[medium laser]]s in the nose, guided by a [[targeting computer]], making it a surprisingly deadly dogfighter. An [[MRM-40]] rack under each wing with four tons of ammunition, as well as hardpoints for two [[Alamo]] nuclear weapons, turns this bird into a [[DropShip]] killer. BV (2.0) = 1,876<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 363</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Ahab_TRO2750.png|Original AHB-443 ''Ahab'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | ||
| + | Ahab ASF TRO3050U.png|''Ahab'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:SLDF Royal Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 19 February 2023
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| Ahab | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bannock-Braigh Aerospace |
| Production Year | 2697 |
| Model | AHB-443 |
| Class | Heavy aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 6,005,755 C-bills[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Wakazashi B3 |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 fusion engine |
| Armor | Force Plus |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | MyComm LVR |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Artron 7 |
| Heat Sinks | 14 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,182[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,529[3] 1,738[4] |
Description[edit]
The Ahab debuted in 2697 as the heaviest aerospace fighter ever produced, a devastating missile boat for the SLDF and other Great House armies. Poor acceleration and maneuverability, likened by pilots to "a moose in molasses", is compensated for with 15.5 tons of standard armor and a staggering array of weaponry: a full squadron of Ahabs is capable of shooting down light and medium DropShips in a single pass. The design would be modified once, in 2703, to accommodate a Narc missile beacon.[5][6]
Originally manufactured by Harvard Company, Inc., BBA would pick up production in the early 3000s when financial malfeasance brought down the company. BBA would build only a limited number of new Ahabs and spare parts, and only to ComStar, allowing the fighters in service to the other Inner Sphere powers to fall into disrepair. In 3061 the company began production of two new variants, which were sold only to the Word of Blake.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Slow but well armored, the Ahab really depends upon its two Delta Dart LRM-20 launchers, with three tons of ammo each, to soften up opponents at extreme range. When the Ahab closes it switches to its Federated-6 SRM-6 launchers with two tons of ammo to finish them off. A Thunderbolt 2C large laser is really just a deterrent used when the ammo has been depleted, while two CeresArms medium lasers located in the rear of the craft compensate for the weaker armor protecting the fighter against pursuers.[5][6]
Variants[edit]
- Prototype
- Before the addition of the Narc missile beacon, the Ahab was designed with a trio of medium lasers housed in the nose, along with four additional single heat sinks.[citation needed]
- AHB-443b
- Designed and deployed exclusively for SLDF Royal commands, the AHB-443B Ahab upgrades to ferro-aluminum armor and double heat sinks. The large laser is also upgraded to an ER large laser[7]. BV (2.0) = 2,030[8]
- AHB-643
- This new version removes all the standard weaponry and replaces them with wing-mounted MRM-40 racks with a ton of ammunition. In addition, two 10-pack rocket launchers were added to the wingtips for extra punch. BV (2.0) = 1,537[9]
- AHB-MD
- The most recent and deadly variant mounts a large pulse laser and two medium lasers in the nose, guided by a targeting computer, making it a surprisingly deadly dogfighter. An MRM-40 rack under each wing with four tons of ammunition, as well as hardpoints for two Alamo nuclear weapons, turns this bird into a DropShip killer. BV (2.0) = 1,876[10]
Gallery[edit]
Original AHB-443 Ahab from TRO:2750
Ahab from TRO:3050 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 158
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 246, "Ahab BV 2.0"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 361
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 2750, p. 80, "Ahab Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 246, "Ahab Fighter Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 362
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 363