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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Noruff''''' is an | + | 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'';<ref>[[Path of Glory]]</ref> it is unknown if this is was the prototype. |
| − | + | 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'', p. 76-77</ref> | |
| − | Sixty percent of the ''Noruff'''s mass is taken up by its drive unit and 250-ton fuel tank. | + | 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 maximum of 6 g means the nimble ship can actually outperform most [[aerospace fighter]]s. The ten-man crew's living quarters, along with the primary airlock and docking adapter, take up the mid-section of the ship. The nose of the ship contains the 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 the advanced targeting computer controls the actual weapons.<ref name=TR57/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Although the ''Noruff'' is not as heavily armed as some Clan DropShips, | + | 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/> It is armored in 62 tons of standard armor. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Noruff'' has three [[ | + | The ''Noruff'' has three [[cargo bay]]s with one access door each, allowing it to carry a total of one hundred thirty-two tons of cargo.<ref name=TR57/> |
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| + | ==Related Designs== | ||
| + | The basic hull form of the ''Noruff'' would later be used in the design of the ''[[Isegrim]]'' Assault DropShip.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 184-185</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 12:17, 19 January 2016
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| 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 |
| Drive System | unknown |
| Safe Thrust | 4 g |
| Max Thrust | 6 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 250 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 135.9 days |
| Armament | 5x ER Large Laser 12x ER Medium Laser 6x Large Pulse Laser 8x Medium Pulse Laser 3x Gauss Rifle 2x Ultra AC/20 3x LRM 15 with Artemis IV FCS 4x LRM 20 with Artemis IV FCS 4x Streak SRM 6 |
| Armor | Standard Fore: 45 Sides: 25 Aft: 35 |
| Crew | 10 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 96 (double) |
| BV (1.0) | 11,968[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 14,952 |
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;[3] it is unknown if this is was the prototype.
The Noruff prototype was initially used in support of operations by the First and Second Viper Guards on Jabuka.[4]
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 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 mid-section of the ship. The nose of the ship contains the 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 the advanced targeting computer controls the actual weapons.[4]
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.[4] It is armored in 62 tons of standard armor.
Cargo
The Noruff has three cargo bays with one access door each, allowing it to carry a total of one hundred thirty-two tons of cargo.[4]
Related Designs
The basic hull form of the Noruff would later be used in the design of the Isegrim Assault DropShip.[5]
References
- ↑ online date for the Noruff (DropShip class)
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 210
- ↑ Path of Glory
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3057, p. 76-77
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 184-185