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| + | '''Corsair''' may refer to: |
| − | | image = [[File:Corsair.jpg|260px]]
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| − | | name = Corsair
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| − | | manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]]
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| − | | model = CSR-V12
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| − | | Class = Medium
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| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| − | | Cost = 2,293,958
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| − | | Introduced = [[2779]]? (Five years before Exodus)
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| − | | mass = 50 tons
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| − | | structural integrity = 6
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| − | | frame = Wangker II
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| − | | power plant = [[GM 200]]
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| − | | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
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| − | | armament =
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| − | * 2x [[Medium Laser]]s
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| − | * 4x [[Small Laser]]s
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| − | * 2x [[Large Laser]]s
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| − | | communications system = Ranker 100B
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| − | | tracking & targeting system = Ranker TA800
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| − | | heat sinks = 16
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| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,006<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 252</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 78</ref>
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| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,190
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| − | ==Description==
| + | * [[Corsair (Aerospace Fighter class)|''Corsair'' (Aerospace Fighter class)]], designed immediately after the Amaris Civil War |
| − | Originally an unreliable [[Aerospace Fighter]] developed in the wake of the [[Amaris Civil War]], the ''Corsair'' has been improved over time to be a reliable and safe craft. Most of the [[Star League]] era production facilities were located in [[House Davion]] controlled space, and is seen mostly in [[Federated Suns]] units, although both [[House Marik]] and [[House Kurita]] fly variants.
| + | * [[Corsair (BattleMech)|''Corsair'' (BattleMech)]], the apocryphal 95-ton BattleMech design from the Periphery |
| | + | * [[Corsair (moniker)|''Corsair'' (moniker)]], the Periphery term referring to [[Heavy 'Mech|heavy]]- and [[Assault 'Mech|assault]]-class [[FrankenMech]]s |
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| − | ==Armament==
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| − | Geared towards short range combat, the ''Corsair'' carries a Marshall [[Medium Laser]] in each wing, with two Exostar [[Small Laser]]s and two Exostar [[Large Laser]]s filling the nose. For coverage to the stern, the remaining two Exostar [[Small Laser]]s are mounted to the rear to discourage attack from there.
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| − | ==Variants==
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| − | * CSR-V12b - Almost identical to the V14 variant, this version removes the standard weaponry and replaces it with two nose mounted [[ER Large Laser]]s, a nose mounted Medium Laser, and a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] in each wing. It also mounts fifteen double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,388<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 85</ref>
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| − | * CSR-V12M - A [[House Marik]] design, which replaces one of the [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] with two more tons of armor and three additional heat sinks to help with the heat buildup of this energy weapon dependent craft. Also known as the ''Sand Hawk'' to [[House Kurita]] military units. BV (1.0) = 1,039<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 253</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 80</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,121
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| − | * CSR-V14 - The V14 was introduced during the early 3050s, which consisted of a simple refit of the standard ''Corsair''. The craft's Large Lasers are exchanged for [[ER Large Laser|Extended-Range Large Lasers]]. Also as a part of the re-design, its heatsinks were upgraded to double capacity. The upgrade came in the form of a refit kit for House Davion ''Corsairs'' and had completely replaced all vintage ''Corsairs'' by the start of the [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 200 - "Variants".</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,259<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 254</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,330
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| − | * CSR-V18 - An upgrade of the V14 design, this variant was introduced during the early portion of the [[Jihad]]. In addition to the fighter's ER Large Lasers, the craft has been given a pair of [[Light PPC|Light PPCs]]. Its forward mounted Small Lasers are removed, while its rear facing ones are upgraded to [[ER Small Laser|Extended Range Small Lasers]]. The craft's armor has been exchanged for [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]]. It now carries seventeen double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,127<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 255</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,127
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| − | * CSR-V20 - This is a variant introduced by [[House Davion]] during the Succession Wars. It replaces the Medium Lasers and Small Lasers with an [[SRM-6]] system and ammo. It is typically seen in the Davions' [[42nd Avalon Hussars|Avalon Hussars 42nd Regiment]]. BV (1.0) = 986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 256</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 79</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,112
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| − | * CSR-X12 ''Corsair'' - Developed under the auspices of the RIGID NIGHT project during the [[Jihad]], this ''Corsair'' variant uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[XXL Engine]] to provide approximately 50% more speed than the standard CSR-V12. The existing weapons systems are replaced with [[Clan]] produced pulse lasers: Two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s cover the rear, while another pair of Small Pulse Lasers and four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s fire forward. The weight savings from the XXL engine allowed engineers to add an extra five tons of standard armor. BV (2.0) = 2,000<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 12</ref>
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| − | * CSR-12D - This production version of the ''Corsair'' RIGID NIGHT prototype removes the Clan-spec lasers and the XXL engine. Instead a standard XL Engine provides power to the ''Corsair'' while the weapons consist of a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] and [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] in the nose, an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each wing, and another [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] covering the rear. The slightly smaller engine provides nearly 90% of the XXL engine of the RIGID NIGHT, a loss of speed that was thought acceptable. Finally the entire airframe is covered in fourteen and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminium]] armor, which provides enough protection for most dogfights. BV (2.0) = 1,619<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 173</ref>
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| − | ===Custom Variants===
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| − | * ''Corsair'' Bob - Flown by a pilot in the [[Tsamma Crucis March Militia]], this variant of the ''Corsair'' replaces the standard CSR-V12's weaponry with a [[Rotary AC/5]] and [[Streak SRM-6]]. Engine and speed performance remain the same as the CSR-V12, but an additional half-ton of armor is on the airframe. Three tons of autocannon ammo keep the ''Corsair'' Bob in the fight and the ammo efficient Streak launcher only gets one ton of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,216<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 8</ref>
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| − | ==Gallery==
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| − | <gallery>
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| − | Image:Corsair-12d.png|''Corsair'' in combat
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| − | Image:Corsair.gif|Another view of ''Corsair''
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | TRO 3039 and RS: 3039 battle values differ. As of this writing have not been corrected in PDF form.
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| − | ==References==
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
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| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
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| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
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| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''
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| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]''
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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| − | [[Category:Medium AeroSpace Fighters]]
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| − | [[Category:Reseen]]
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| − | [[Category:SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]]
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| − | [[Category:SLDF Royal AeroSpace Fighters]]
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