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| − | The '''''Luftenburg''''' was a class of wet navy supercarriers constructed by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] at the beginning of the early [[ | + | The '''''Luftenburg''''' was a class of wet navy supercarriers constructed by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] at the beginning of the early [[twenty-eighth century]]. These massive 100,000 ton ships were the largest active carriers known to exist. Primarily created for strategic operations on planets which have large oceans, these ships can provide mobile air support and limited artillery fire support for land and sea operations. |
Each ''Luftenburg'' can carry over 140 aircraft, including: 100 [[AeroSpace Fighter|Aerospace]] or [[conventional fighter]] craft, 20 [[VTOL]], and 20 conventional or medium support aircraft. The ships were also designed to transport a mix of 1,000 tons of heavy and 2,000 tons of light [[combat vehicle]]s. They also provide medical support with its surgical theaters for injured personnel. | Each ''Luftenburg'' can carry over 140 aircraft, including: 100 [[AeroSpace Fighter|Aerospace]] or [[conventional fighter]] craft, 20 [[VTOL]], and 20 conventional or medium support aircraft. The ships were also designed to transport a mix of 1,000 tons of heavy and 2,000 tons of light [[combat vehicle]]s. They also provide medical support with its surgical theaters for injured personnel. | ||
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At least one Luftenburg was destroyed on [[Tharkad]] by orbital fire.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 152</ref> | At least one Luftenburg was destroyed on [[Tharkad]] by orbital fire.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 152</ref> | ||
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The class is armed with a pair of [[Long Tom|Long Tom Artillery]] cannons on its bow for fire support of land forces and carries 100 rounds of ammunition for these guns. For defense against submerged threats such as submarines and other vehicles, the ship has a number of Long Range Torpedo launchers mounted in all its firing arcs. It also mounts nine Large Lasers, six Medium lasers, and eight Twenty-tube Long Range Missile Launchers with over 40 tons of ammunition for close in defense. These weapons are guided by an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system, giving them accurate targeting capabilities, while ammunition is stored in [[CASE]] containers. Additional equipment includes [[MASH]] facilities, field kitchens, [[Communication Equipment]], minesweeper equipment, 140 lifeboats and 12 [[searchlight]]s. Accommodations are provided by 320 passenger quarters, 120 second-class quarters, and 40 first-class passenger quarters. For flight operations the ship features lift hoists and flight doors and sprayers for firefighting duties.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 166 - Weaponry and equipment details of the Luftenburg.</ref> | The class is armed with a pair of [[Long Tom|Long Tom Artillery]] cannons on its bow for fire support of land forces and carries 100 rounds of ammunition for these guns. For defense against submerged threats such as submarines and other vehicles, the ship has a number of Long Range Torpedo launchers mounted in all its firing arcs. It also mounts nine Large Lasers, six Medium lasers, and eight Twenty-tube Long Range Missile Launchers with over 40 tons of ammunition for close in defense. These weapons are guided by an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system, giving them accurate targeting capabilities, while ammunition is stored in [[CASE]] containers. Additional equipment includes [[MASH]] facilities, field kitchens, [[Communication Equipment]], minesweeper equipment, 140 lifeboats and 12 [[searchlight]]s. Accommodations are provided by 320 passenger quarters, 120 second-class quarters, and 40 first-class passenger quarters. For flight operations the ship features lift hoists and flight doors and sprayers for firefighting duties.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 166 - Weaponry and equipment details of the Luftenburg.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 2 May 2014
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| Luftenburg Supercarrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Taatyana Trans-Oceanic Shipyards of Tharkad |
| Use | Mobile Airbase Fire Support Military Sea lift |
| Tech Base | Non-Tournment Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval Vessel (Large, Template E) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | 2741 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100,000 |
| Top Speed | 50 |
| Power Plant | Electric (Fuel Cell) |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Electric / 9,497 km |
| Armament | 2 x Long Tom 9 x Large Lasers 10 x LR Torpedo 10 8 x LRM-20s 6 x Medium Lasers Advance Fire Control |
| Heat Sinks | 90 |
| Armor | (BAR 10) 285 tons |
| Crew | 65 Officers 228 enlisted/non-rated 94 gunners 460 bay personnel 140 marines |
Contents
Description
The Luftenburg was a class of wet navy supercarriers constructed by the Lyran Commonwealth at the beginning of the early twenty-eighth century. These massive 100,000 ton ships were the largest active carriers known to exist. Primarily created for strategic operations on planets which have large oceans, these ships can provide mobile air support and limited artillery fire support for land and sea operations.
Each Luftenburg can carry over 140 aircraft, including: 100 Aerospace or conventional fighter craft, 20 VTOL, and 20 conventional or medium support aircraft. The ships were also designed to transport a mix of 1,000 tons of heavy and 2,000 tons of light combat vehicles. They also provide medical support with its surgical theaters for injured personnel.
These ships were in active service to House Steiner until the end of the 30th Century, when they were mothballed due to loss of advanced technology. After the Clan Invasion, the Lyran Alliance was able to return some of these ships back to service.[1][2]
At least one Luftenburg was destroyed on Tharkad by orbital fire.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The class is armed with a pair of Long Tom Artillery cannons on its bow for fire support of land forces and carries 100 rounds of ammunition for these guns. For defense against submerged threats such as submarines and other vehicles, the ship has a number of Long Range Torpedo launchers mounted in all its firing arcs. It also mounts nine Large Lasers, six Medium lasers, and eight Twenty-tube Long Range Missile Launchers with over 40 tons of ammunition for close in defense. These weapons are guided by an Advanced Fire Control system, giving them accurate targeting capabilities, while ammunition is stored in CASE containers. Additional equipment includes MASH facilities, field kitchens, Communication Equipment, minesweeper equipment, 140 lifeboats and 12 searchlights. Accommodations are provided by 320 passenger quarters, 120 second-class quarters, and 40 first-class passenger quarters. For flight operations the ship features lift hoists and flight doors and sprayers for firefighting duties.[4]
Cargo
- 15,000 tons 100 fighters bays - 6 doors (2 Front/2 per side)
- 1,000 tons 20 light vehicles - 2 doors (Rear)
- 2,000 tons 20 heavy vehicles - 2 doors (Rear)
- 8,119 tons standard [cargo] (body) - 4 doors (2 Left / 2 Right)
- 11,500 tons insulated liquids - 2 doors (Rear)
(10,000 tons aircraft fuel, Body)
- 1,150 tons insulated liquid - 2 doors (Left/Right)(
(1,000 potable water, Body)
Known Ships of the Class
Thirteen ships of the Luftenberg Class were constructed on various Lyran worlds for wet navy support.[5]
- TNS Luftenburg - Lead ship of class. Commissioned in 2741.
- TNS Gerthr - This vessel of the Tharkan Navy was the first ship of the class to be recommissioned since the Succession Wars in 3055. The recovery of lost technology enable the return to service after a lengthy refit. It is unclear if this ship survived the Blake invasion of Tharkad during the early years of the Jihad.[6]
- DNS Steadfast - Ship of the Donegal Navy, last ship of the Class to be decommissioned & mothballed during the Succession Wars in 2920.
Note
No record sheets have been produced for this ship. Rules to construct ship can be found in Tactical Operations.
Its believed that TNS Gerthr is the Luftenburg that survived the Blakist occupation of Tharkad, escaping the fate of the three Jormungand cruisers also based at Tharkad.[7]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 166 - Vehicle background includes basic history up to 3067 and capacities.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 166
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 152
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 166 - Weaponry and equipment details of the Luftenburg.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 166 - Individual vessels Luftenburg, Steadfast, and the Gerthr noted.
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 229 - A single Luftenburg was noted to survive the Word of Blake occupation. The Gerthr was only know ship of class operational prior to the invasion.
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 229 - Luftenburg noted to survive Word of Blake occupation, but not Jormungands.