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| manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] | | manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] | ||
| model = EST-O | | model = EST-O | ||
| − | | Class = Heavy | + | | Class = Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
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| production year=3066 | | production year=3066 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4114/eisensturm-est-o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4114/eisensturm-est-o MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | mass = 95 | + | | mass = 95 tons |
| − | | frame = Bowie E2 | + | | frame = [[Bowie E2]] |
| − | | power plant = [[GM 380 XL]] | + | | power plant = [[GM 380]] [[XL engine]] |
| + | | armor = [[Donegal Omni-Sheath Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
Primary Configuration | Primary Configuration | ||
| − | * | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[Gauss rifle]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[large laser]] |
| communications system = [[Rander 250]] | | communications system = [[Rander 250]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Rander T47]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Rander T47]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink]] | + | | heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,475<ref name=TRO3067-156-157>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,475<ref name=TRO3067-156-157>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 156–157: "Eisensturm OmniFighter Profile"</ref> or 2,519<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 168</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 2,776<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 278</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 2,776<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 278</ref> | ||
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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 | + | 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 cost in 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 StarCorps Dossiers'', 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 | + | 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/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary ''Eisensturm'' configuration is built around twin [[Gauss | + | The primary ''Eisensturm'' configuration is built around twin [[Gauss rifle]]s and paired [[medium laser]]s 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.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *;Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration's [[ | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration's [[heavy Gauss rifle]] makes this variant decidedly nose heavy, supported by twin [[ER large laser]]s 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;<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> (2,209)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> |
| − | *;Alternate Configuration B : A fire-support missile boat, the B | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : A fire-support missile boat, the B carries two [[Artemis IV FCS]] equipped [[LRM-15]]s in each wing, supported by two nose-mounted [[ER large laser]]s. Four tons of missile reloads keep this variant in the field and firing. BV (1.0) = 1,952;<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 170</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,517<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 280</ref> |
| − | *;Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration features a mixture of autocannons and missiles, mounting an [[LRM-20]] and [[ | + | *; 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 [[ | + | *; 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 sinks take care of the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,712<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 282</ref> |
==Variant== | ==Variant== | ||
| − | *;EST-R3 : This preproduction variant of the '' | + | *; 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<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 283</ref> |
==Notes== | ==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.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> | * 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.<ref name=TRO3067-156-157/> | ||
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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== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | [[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:41, 14 April 2023
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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 |
| Armor | Donegal Omni-Sheath Ferro-Aluminum |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| Communications System | Rander 250 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Rander T47 |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double |
| BV (1.0) | 2,475[2] or 2,519[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,776[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 cost in 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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
Original EST-R3 Eisensturm ASF from AT2r
Eisensturm OmniFighter from TRO:3067
Two flights of EST-R3 Eisensturm ASFs in combat from AT2r
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 StarCorps Dossiers, 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