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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The result of a long-term effort by the [[LAAF]] to produce an [[Lyran Alliance|Alliance]] [[OmniFighter]], the massive '''''Eisensturm''''' | + | The result of a long-term effort by the [[LAAF]] to produce an [[Lyran Alliance|Alliance]] [[OmniFighter]], the massive '''''Eisensturm''''' is equally at home in space or atmosphere, intended to take the place of the aging ''[[Chippewa]]''.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> |
| − | Work began in [[3060]], and while the final [[OmniPod]] design was not yet ready until late [[3066]], a fixed-configuration R3 variant based on the primary configuration saw heavy action and considerable acclaim for its effectiveness against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] in the midst of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Though officially an LAAF project, Lockheed/CBM shouldered much of the development costs in the hopes of recouping the expenditure through lucrative contracts with the Lyran military as well as offering the ''Eisensturm'' for sale on the open market.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> | + | Work began in [[3060]], and while the final [[OmniPod]] design was not yet ready until late [[3066]], a fixed-configuration R3 variant based on the primary configuration saw heavy action and considerable acclaim for its effectiveness against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] in the midst of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Though officially an LAAF project, Lockheed/CBM shouldered much of the development costs in the hopes of recouping the expenditure through lucrative contracts with the Lyran military as well as offering the ''Eisensturm'' for sale on the open market.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> The design was a tremendous success for its parent company. Lockheed executives enthusiastically dubbed the craft their "MoniFighter,"<ref>''Masters and Minions: The Blake Documents'', p. 92 - Lockheed/CBM Profile</ref> and leading the company to design additional OmniFighters for the [[Morgenstern|medium]] and [[Sternensturm|light]] airframe markets. |
| − | The use of an [[GM 380]] [[XL engine]] and 19.5 tons of [[Donegal Omni-Sheath]] [[ferro-aluminum]] give the ''Eisensturm'' incredible protection, speed and maneuverability for its weight while freeing up 46 tons of [[pod space]] for a devastating volume of weaponry | + | The use of an [[GM 380]] [[XL engine]] and 19.5 tons of [[Donegal Omni-Sheath]] [[ferro-aluminum]] give the ''Eisensturm'' incredible protection, speed and maneuverability for its weight while freeing up 46 tons of [[pod space]] for a devastating volume of weaponry. Like many OmniFighters this pod space comes at the cost of the design’s heat-dissipation capabilities, carrying only 11 [[double heat sink]]s on its base chassis.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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*;Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting an [[LRM-20]] and [[UAC/5]] in the nose, supported by twin [[SRM-6]]s in each wing. While [[Artemis IV]] systems boost the performance, the complete ammo dependence and lack of any energy weapon on this variant forces the fighter to withdraw once its two tons of autocannon rounds and four tons each of long and short range missiles are expended. BV (1.0) = 1,845<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 171</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,209<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 281</ref> | *;Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting an [[LRM-20]] and [[UAC/5]] in the nose, supported by twin [[SRM-6]]s in each wing. While [[Artemis IV]] systems boost the performance, the complete ammo dependence and lack of any energy weapon on this variant forces the fighter to withdraw once its two tons of autocannon rounds and four tons each of long and short range missiles are expended. BV (1.0) = 1,845<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 171</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,209<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 281</ref> | ||
| − | *; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration carries three [[plasma rifle]]s in the nose and an [[MML-7]] in each wing. The after aspect of the ''Eisensturm'' is protected by an [[ER medium laser]] | + | *;Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration carries three [[plasma rifle]]s in the nose and an [[MML-7]] in each wing. The after aspect of the ''Eisensturm'' is protected by an [[ER medium laser]] while a [[targeting computer]] improves the accuracy of all weapons. 15 [[double heat sink]]s take care of the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,712<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 282</ref> |
==Variant== | ==Variant== | ||
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* Artwork shown for the EST-R3 in ''[[AeroTech 2]]'' and ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition]]'' differs from the artwork shown in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' (which is the same shown to represent the OmniFighter version). | * Artwork shown for the EST-R3 in ''[[AeroTech 2]]'' and ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition]]'' differs from the artwork shown in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' (which is the same shown to represent the OmniFighter version). | ||
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| + | * Eisensturm is German for "Iron Storm." | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 10 August 2022
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| Eisensturm | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation |
| Production Year | 3066[1] |
| Model | EST-O |
| Class | Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Bowie E2 |
| Power Plant | GM 380 XL engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| Communications System | Rander 250 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Rander T47 |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 2,475[2] 2,519[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,776[4] |
Contents
Description
The result of a long-term effort by the LAAF to produce an Alliance OmniFighter, the massive Eisensturm is equally at home in space or atmosphere, intended to take the place of the aging Chippewa.[2]
Work began in 3060, and while the final OmniPod design was not yet ready until late 3066, a fixed-configuration R3 variant based on the primary configuration saw heavy action and considerable acclaim for its effectiveness against Clan Jade Falcon and the Draconis Combine in the midst of the FedCom Civil War. Though officially an LAAF project, Lockheed/CBM shouldered much of the development costs in the hopes of recouping the expenditure through lucrative contracts with the Lyran military as well as offering the Eisensturm for sale on the open market.[2] The design was a tremendous success for its parent company. Lockheed executives enthusiastically dubbed the craft their "MoniFighter,"[5] and leading the company to design additional OmniFighters for the medium and light airframe markets.
The use of an GM 380 XL engine and 19.5 tons of Donegal Omni-Sheath ferro-aluminum give the Eisensturm incredible protection, speed and maneuverability for its weight while freeing up 46 tons of pod space for a devastating volume of weaponry. Like many OmniFighters this pod space comes at the cost of the design’s heat-dissipation capabilities, carrying only 11 double heat sinks on its base chassis.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The primary Eisensturm configuration is built around twin Gauss rifles and paired medium lasers in the nose, supported by a single large laser fitted to each wing. Four tons of gauss reloads allow them to be the primary weapons fired to keep all the laser generated heat under control.[2]
Alternate Configurations
- Alternate Configuration A
- The A configuration's heavy Gauss rifle makes this variant decidedly nose heavy, supported by twin ER large lasers carried in each wing. Three tons of Gauss ammo allow the fighter reasonable linger time, while five additional double heat sinks strain to keep its heat in check. BV (1.0) = 2,257[2] (2,209)[6] BV (2.0) = 2,637[7]
- Alternate Configuration B
- A fire-support missile boat, the B carries an two Artemis IV FCS equipped LRM-15s in each wing, supported by two nose-mounted ER large lasers. Four tons of missile reloads keep this variant in the field and firing. BV (1.0) = 1,952[2][8] BV (2.0) = 2,517[9]
- Alternate Configuration C
- The C configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting an LRM-20 and UAC/5 in the nose, supported by twin SRM-6s in each wing. While Artemis IV systems boost the performance, the complete ammo dependence and lack of any energy weapon on this variant forces the fighter to withdraw once its two tons of autocannon rounds and four tons each of long and short range missiles are expended. BV (1.0) = 1,845[2][10] BV (2.0) = 2,209[11]
- Alternate Configuration D
- The D configuration carries three plasma rifles in the nose and an MML-7 in each wing. The after aspect of the Eisensturm is protected by an ER medium laser while a targeting computer improves the accuracy of all weapons. 15 double heat sinks take care of the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,712[12]
Variant
- EST-R3
- This preproduction variant of the Eisensturm was used to test the weapons configuration of the fighter before it was converted into an Omni unit. It carries the same weapons as the Primary configuration of the OmniFighter, and has the same amount of armor protection. BV (2.0) = 2,776[13]
Notes
- The fixed pre-Omni EST-R3 version mentioned in the TRO:3067 write-up served as the example design of the Construction section of AeroTech 2, where it was specifically a non-OmniFighter design.[2]
- Artwork shown for the EST-R3 in AeroTech 2 and AeroTech 2 Revised Edition differs from the artwork shown in Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged (which is the same shown to represent the OmniFighter version).
- Eisensturm is German for "Iron Storm."
Gallery
Original EST-R3 Eisensturm ASF from AT2r
Eisensturm OmniFighter from TRO:3067
Two flights of EST-R3 Eisensturm ASFs in combat from AT2r
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Eisensturm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 156-157, "Eisensturm OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 168
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 278
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The Blake Documents, p. 92 - Lockheed/CBM Profile
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 279
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 170
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 280
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 171
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 281
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 282
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 283