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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> | * 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> | ||
| − | * 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> BV (2.0) = 1,121 | + | * 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 |
* 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 | * 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 | * 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 | ||
| − | * 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>, BV (2.0) = 1,112 | + | * 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 |
* 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> | * 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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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 12 October 2012
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| Corsair | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Wangker Aerospace |
| Model | CSR-V12 |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 2,293,958 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Frame | Wangker II |
| Power Plant | GM 200 |
| Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Ranker 100B |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ranker TA800 |
| Heat Sinks | 16 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,006[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,190 |
Contents
Description
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.
Armament
Geared towards short range combat, the Corsair carries a Marshall Medium Laser in each wing, with two Exostar Small Lasers and two Exostar Large Lasers filling the nose. For coverage to the stern, the remaining two Exostar Small Lasers are mounted to the rear to discourage attack from there.
Variants
- CSR-V12b - Almost identical to the V14 variant, this version removes the standard weaponry and replaces it with two nose mounted ER Large Lasers, 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[3]
- CSR-V12M - A House Marik design, which replaces one of the 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[4][5], BV (2.0) = 1,121
- 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 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.[6] BV (1.0) = 1,259[7], BV (2.0) = 1,330
- 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 PPCs. Its forward mounted Small Lasers are removed, while its rear facing ones are upgraded to 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[8], BV (2.0) = 1,127
- 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' Avalon Hussars 42nd Regiment. BV (1.0) = 986[9][10], BV (2.0) = 1,112
- CSR-X12 Corsair - Developed under the auspices of the RIGID NIGHT project during the Jihad, this Corsair variant uses an 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 Lasers cover the rear, while another pair of Small Pulse Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers 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[11]
- 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[12]
Custom Variants
- 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[13]
Gallery
Corsair in combat
Another view of Corsair
Notes
TRO 3039 and RS: 3039 battle values differ. As of this writing have not been corrected in PDF form.
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 252
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 85
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 253
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 80
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 200 - "Variants".
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 254
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 255
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 256
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 79
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 12
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 173
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 8