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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
  
* -R The reconnaissance version, stripping the two [[Medium Laser]]s and adding fuel.  This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314
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* F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the ''Cheetah-R'' strips the two [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and adds fuel.  This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314
  
* -S Removes the [[Medium Laser]]s and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an [[SRM-4]] pack and ammo.  Used as a defensive craft for installations or dropships. BV (1.0) = 389
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* F-11-RR - Replacing the standard [[Fusion Engine]] with a GM 250-a [[XL Engine]], the upgraded ''Cheetah-R'' has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] in addition to a [[Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pg. 178</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', pg. 117</ref> BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = ?
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* F-12-S - The ''Cheetah-S'' removes the [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an [[SRM-4]] pack and ammo.  This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 389
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]
* [[Technical Readout: 3039]]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3039]]
 
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*[[Technical Readout: 3057]]
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*[[Objective Raids]]
  
 
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]]
 
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]]
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[[Category:SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]]

Revision as of 01:10, 26 August 2009

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Cheetah
Production information
Manufacturer Imstar Aerospace
Model F-10
Class Light
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Technical specifications
Mass 25 tons
Structural Integrity
Frame Imstar 10/f
Power Plant GM 250-a
Fuel
Armament
Communications System Lassitor-3QS
Tracking & Targeting System IMB SYS 3600
Heat Sinks 10
BV (1.0) 526
BV (2.0) 448


Description

A House Marik production of a Star League design, the Cheetah is a light support or reconnaissance ASF. With little armor, the Cheetah is designed to use speed to evade enemy defenses to complete a mission, but is at a serious disadvantage if faced with heavier aerospace fighters. The high thrust rating and speed comes at a cost of significantly high fuel consumption, limiting the Cheetah to a short range in the basic variant.

Armament

Well armed for a light aerospace fighter, the F-10 Cheetah has a Starflash I Small Laser in the nose and a Starflash II Medium Laser in each wing. The lasers give the Cheetah a heavy punch for supporting other fighters or ground troops.

Variants

  • F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the Cheetah-R strips the two Medium Lasers and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single Small Laser can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314
  • F-12-S - The Cheetah-S removes the Medium Lasers and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an SRM-4 pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 389

References

  • Technical Readout: 3057, pg. 178
  • Objective Raids, pg. 117