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| image = [[File:MSF-42 Bluehawk.jpg|200px]] | | image = [[File:MSF-42 Bluehawk.jpg|200px]] | ||
| Name = MSF-42 Bluehawk Combat Support Fighter | | Name = MSF-42 Bluehawk Combat Support Fighter | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing|Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] | | Manufacturer = [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing|Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] | ||
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = Fire Support Aircraft |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| − | | Introduced = 3019 | + | | Introduced = [[3019]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3841/bluehawk-combat-support-fighter-msf-42 MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> |
| Mass = 50 tons | | Mass = 50 tons | ||
| Engine (Type) = 250 Turbine | | Engine (Type) = 250 Turbine | ||
| Fuel = 160 - 3 ton | | Fuel = 160 - 3 ton | ||
| − | | Armament = 2x [[LRM-10]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | 3x [[Machine Gun]] | + | * 2x [[LRM-10]] |
| + | * 3x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | | comsys = Unspecified | ||
| + | | T&T = Unspecified | ||
| Armor = Standard | | Armor = Standard | ||
| Crew = 1 | | Crew = 1 | ||
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 441 | + | | BV (2.0) = 441<ref name=HBPS>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 200-201, "MSF-42 Bluehawk"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | The '''MSF-42 Bluehawk''' is a conventional military aircraft that was produced by [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]] in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. The aircraft's conception is something of a corporate mystery, due to it being mechanically identical to the [[Outworlds Alliance|Outworlds Alliance's]] [[ASF-23 Protector]].<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | The Bluehawk is deployed as a conventional ground support aircraft, using its weaponry to support BattleMech, infantry, and armored forces.<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | Since its debut in [[3019]], the aircraft has seen service with its near-sister aircraft in planetary air militias across the Major [[Periphery]] States and the border worlds of the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine.<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | Some Air Forces have used the Bluehawk simultaneously with the Protector to confuse enemies with the two vehicles' similarities.<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | For its primary role as a ground attack aircraft, the Bluehawk is armed with a pair of 10-tubed [[Long Range Missile]] launchers, one in each of its wings. The launchers have been given two tons of ammunition to share. For close support the Bluehawk sports three nose-mounted machine guns with a half ton of ammunition.<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | The aircraft is protected by three tons of [[standard armor]], and also includes three tons of fuel for its Turbine Engine.<ref name=HBPS/> | ||
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| + | ==Related Aircraft== | ||
| + | *[[ASF-23 Protector]] | ||
| − | The | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | * The exact image of the Bluehawk has never been specified. As of this writing, the aircraft's record sheet has only appeared in the ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]''. The record sheet is an unusual joint record sheet which had the exact same stats as the [[Protector (Conventional Fighter)|Protector]]. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Conventional Fighters]] | + | [[Category:Conventional Fighters|Bluehawk]] |
Latest revision as of 18:35, 8 March 2023
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| MSF-42 Bluehawk Combat Support Fighter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Majesty Metals and Manufacturing |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Use | Fire Support Aircraft |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3019[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Engine (Type) | 250 Turbine |
| Fuel | 160 - 3 ton |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Standard |
| Crew | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 441[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The MSF-42 Bluehawk is a conventional military aircraft that was produced by Majesty Metals and Manufacturing in the Magistracy of Canopus. The aircraft's conception is something of a corporate mystery, due to it being mechanically identical to the Outworlds Alliance's ASF-23 Protector.[2]
The Bluehawk is deployed as a conventional ground support aircraft, using its weaponry to support BattleMech, infantry, and armored forces.[2]
Since its debut in 3019, the aircraft has seen service with its near-sister aircraft in planetary air militias across the Major Periphery States and the border worlds of the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine.[2]
Some Air Forces have used the Bluehawk simultaneously with the Protector to confuse enemies with the two vehicles' similarities.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
For its primary role as a ground attack aircraft, the Bluehawk is armed with a pair of 10-tubed Long Range Missile launchers, one in each of its wings. The launchers have been given two tons of ammunition to share. For close support the Bluehawk sports three nose-mounted machine guns with a half ton of ammunition.[2]
The aircraft is protected by three tons of standard armor, and also includes three tons of fuel for its Turbine Engine.[2]
Related Aircraft[edit]
Notes[edit]
- The exact image of the Bluehawk has never been specified. As of this writing, the aircraft's record sheet has only appeared in the Handbook: Major Periphery States. The record sheet is an unusual joint record sheet which had the exact same stats as the Protector.