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| − | The '''''Noruff''''' is an Assault [[DropShip]] designed by [[Clan Steel Viper]]. ''Noruff'', the prototype, launched in June [[3056]] and as of January [[3057]] was the only ship of the class in operation. Some time prior to [[3061]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] captured a ''Noruff'';<ref>[[Path of Glory]]</ref> it is unknown if this is the Noruff prototype. | + | The '''''Noruff''''' is an Assault [[DropShip]] designed by [[Clan Steel Viper]]. ''Noruff'', the prototype, launched in June [[3056]] and as of January [[3057]] was the only ship of the class in operation. Some time prior to [[3061]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] captured a ''Noruff'';<ref>[[Path of Glory]]</ref> it is unknown if this is the ''Noruff'' prototype. |
One of the most powerful DropShips ever designed, the ''Noruff'' was 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> Although only one was ever built, the basic hull form of the ''Noruff'' would be used in the design of the ''[[Isegrim]]'' Assault DropShip.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 184-185</ref> | One of the most powerful DropShips ever designed, the ''Noruff'' was 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> Although only one was ever built, the basic hull form of the ''Noruff'' would be used in the design of the ''[[Isegrim]]'' Assault DropShip.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 184-185</ref> | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 19 January 2016
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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 |
| 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 designed by Clan Steel Viper. Noruff, the prototype, launched in June 3056 and as of January 3057 was the only ship of the class in operation. Some time prior to 3061, Clan Nova Cat captured a Noruff;[3] it is unknown if this is the Noruff prototype.
One of the most powerful DropShips ever designed, the Noruff was used in support of operations by the First and Second Viper Guards on Jabuka.[4] Although only one was ever built, the basic hull form of the Noruff would be used in the design of the Isegrim Assault DropShip.[5]
Sixty percent of the Noruff's mass is taken up by its drive unit and 250-ton fuel tank. With a cruising thrust of 4 g and maximum of 6 g, this allows the ship to outperform most other Aerospace Fighters, while nearly 70 tons of armoring increases the ship's survivability. 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, the Noruff's weapons payload is more than adequate. The majority of her weapon systems are concentrated along her forward firing arc. For ammunition she 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]
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]
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