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| manufacturer = [[Clan Steel Viper]] | | manufacturer = [[Clan Steel Viper]] | ||
| production year = 3056 | | production year = 3056 | ||
| − | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4735/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4735/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = Assault Ship | | Use = Assault Ship | ||
| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
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| Width = 43 | | Width = 43 | ||
| Height = 31 | | Height = 31 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = |
| Safe Thrust = 4 g | | Safe Thrust = 4 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 6 g | | Maximum Thrust = 6 g | ||
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* 4x [[LRM-20]] with Artemis IV | * 4x [[LRM-20]] with Artemis IV | ||
* 4x [[Streak SRM-6]] | * 4x [[Streak SRM-6]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = 62 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] |
| − | | Crew = 10<ref name= | + | | Crew = 10<ref name=TR3057r74>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 74–75</ref> |
*3 Officers | *3 Officers | ||
*1 Enlisted | *1 Enlisted | ||
*8 Gunners | *8 Gunners | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 96 ( | + | | Heat Sinks = 96 double (192) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 11,968<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 210</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 11,968<ref name=TR3057r74/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 210</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 14,952 | + | | BV (2.0) = 14,952{{cn}} |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Noruff''''' is an assault [[DropShip]] class designed by [[Clan Steel Viper]]. The prototype was launched in June [[3056]] and as of January [[3057]] was the only known operational ship of the class. Some time prior to [[3061]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] captured a ''Noruff'' and named it the ''[[Sacred Rite]]''<ref>''Path of Glory'', p. ??</ref>; it is unknown if this was the prototype. It should be noted that availability is assigned to a wide range of Clans by 3061<ref name=MUL | + | The '''''Noruff''''' is an assault [[DropShip]] class designed by [[Clan Steel Viper]]. The prototype was launched in June [[3056]] and as of January [[3057]] was the only known operational ship of the class. Some time prior to [[3061]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] captured a ''Noruff'' and named it the ''[[Sacred Rite]]''<ref>''Path of Glory'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref>; it is unknown if this was the prototype. It should be noted that availability is assigned to a wide range of Clans by 3061<ref name=MUL/> so it is likely that multiple examples of the class existed by that time. |
The ''Noruff'' prototype was initially used in support of operations by the [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First]] and [[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|Second Viper Guards]] on [[Jabuka]].<ref name=TR57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 76–77</ref> | The ''Noruff'' prototype was initially used in support of operations by the [[1st Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|First]] and [[2nd Viper Guards (Clan Steel Viper)|Second Viper Guards]] on [[Jabuka]].<ref name=TR57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 76–77</ref> | ||
| − | Sixty percent of the ''Noruff''' | + | Sixty percent of the ''Noruff's'' mass is taken up by its drive unit and 250-ton fuel tank. A cruising thrust of 4 g and a maximum of 6 g means the nimble ship can actually outperform most [[aerospace fighters]]. The ten-man crew's living quarters, along with the primary airlock and docking adapter, take up the midsection of the ship along with a dual-purpose recreation and mess hall. The nose of the ship contains a cockpit-like bridge, with space for the pilot, co-pilot, commander, and communications officer. Both the commander and co-pilot share responsibility for target designation and weapons allocation, though an advanced targeting computer controls the actual weapons.<ref name=TR57/><ref name=TR3057r74/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Although the ''Noruff'' is not as heavily armed as some Clan DropShips, its weapons payload is more than adequate, especially considering its high thrust and maneuverability. The majority of its weapon systems are concentrated along the forward firing arc. For ammunition, it carries six tons of [[Gauss rifle]] rounds, four tons of [[Autocannon/20]] rounds, fourteen tons of [[LRM-20]] missiles, and four tons of [[Streak SRM]] missiles.<ref name=TR57/> | + | Although the ''Noruff'' is not as heavily armed as some Clan DropShips, its weapons payload is more than adequate, especially considering its high thrust and maneuverability. The majority of its weapon systems are concentrated along the forward firing arc. For ammunition, it carries six tons of [[Gauss rifle]] rounds, four tons of [[Autocannon/20]] rounds, fourteen tons of [[LRM-20]] missiles, and four tons of [[Streak SRM]] missiles. Armored in 62 tons of standard armor, the vessel can hold its own in almost any combat situation.<ref name=TR57/><ref name=TR3057r74/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Noruff'' has three [[cargo bay]] | + | The ''Noruff'' has three [[cargo bay|cargo bays]] with one access door each, allowing it to carry a total of 98 tons of cargo.<ref name=TR3057r74/> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:00, 11 April 2024
- This article is about the DropShip. For other uses, see Noruff.
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| Noruff | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Steel Viper |
| Production Year | 3056[1] |
| Use | Assault Ship |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,900 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 16 |
| Length | 73 meters |
| Width | 43 meters |
| Height | 31 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 4 g |
| Max Thrust | 6 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 250 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 135.9 days |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 62 tons standard |
| Crew | 10[2]
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 96 double (192) |
| BV (1.0) | 11,968[2][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 14,952[citation needed] |
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Description[edit]
The Noruff is an assault DropShip class designed by Clan Steel Viper. The prototype was launched in June 3056 and as of January 3057 was the only known operational ship of the class. Some time prior to 3061, Clan Nova Cat captured a Noruff and named it the Sacred Rite[4]; it is unknown if this was the prototype. It should be noted that availability is assigned to a wide range of Clans by 3061[1] so it is likely that multiple examples of the class existed by that time.
The Noruff prototype was initially used in support of operations by the First and Second Viper Guards on Jabuka.[5]
Sixty percent of the Noruff's mass is taken up by its drive unit and 250-ton fuel tank. A cruising thrust of 4 g and a maximum of 6 g means the nimble ship can actually outperform most aerospace fighters. The ten-man crew's living quarters, along with the primary airlock and docking adapter, take up the midsection of the ship along with a dual-purpose recreation and mess hall. The nose of the ship contains a cockpit-like bridge, with space for the pilot, co-pilot, commander, and communications officer. Both the commander and co-pilot share responsibility for target designation and weapons allocation, though an advanced targeting computer controls the actual weapons.[5][2]
Armament[edit]
Although the Noruff is not as heavily armed as some Clan DropShips, its weapons payload is more than adequate, especially considering its high thrust and maneuverability. The majority of its weapon systems are concentrated along the forward firing arc. For ammunition, it carries six tons of Gauss rifle rounds, four tons of Autocannon/20 rounds, fourteen tons of LRM-20 missiles, and four tons of Streak SRM missiles. Armored in 62 tons of standard armor, the vessel can hold its own in almost any combat situation.[5][2]
Cargo[edit]
The Noruff has three cargo bays with one access door each, allowing it to carry a total of 98 tons of cargo.[2]
Named Vessels[edit]
Related Designs[edit]
The basic hull form of the Noruff would later be used in the design of the Isegrim Assault DropShip.[6]
Gallery[edit]
Original Noruff from TRO:3057