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| armament = *1xCoventry 4 Tube Missile System [[SRM-4]] | | armament = *1xCoventry 4 Tube Missile System [[SRM-4]] | ||
*3xSperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s | *3xSperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 195 | + | | BV (1.0) = 195<ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 28-29, "Sea Skimmer Profile"</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 281<ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 28-29, "Sea Skimmer Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 36-37, "Sea Skimmer Profile"</ref><br>288<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 18</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The '''''Sea Skimmer''''' has a very specific combat role: On planets whose surfaces contains large bodies of water, counter-insurgency operations and civilian shipping protection is often required. Normally they would use land based hovercraft or armed civilian ships, as these are quite inexpensive in comparison to designing and building a dedicated water craft. With very few wet navy ships around, it was surprising to see a new design. The ''Sea Skimmer'' uses a standard displacement hull, with 3 mounted wings/foils that are lowered when the ship is traveling at high speed in excess of 190 kph.<ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 24-25, "Sea Skimmer Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3026R/><ref name=TRO3039/> | |
| − | The '''''Sea Skimmer''''' has a very specific combat role: On planets whose surfaces contains large bodies of water, counter-insurgency operations and civilian shipping protection is often required. Normally they would use land based hovercraft or armed civilian ships, as these are quite inexpensive in comparison to designing and building a dedicated water craft. With very few wet navy ships around, it was surprising to see a new design. The ''Sea Skimmer'' uses a standard displacement hull, with 3 mounted wings/foils that are lowered when the ship is traveling at high speed in excess of 190 kph. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | Designed to quickly close with pirates and operate in a counter-insurgency role, the ''Sea Skimmer'''s turret mounted [[SRM-4|Coventry 4 Tube Missile System]] allows a 360 degree field of fire. To provide protection against infantry the ''Sea Skimmer'' mounts Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s on the port and starboard sides as well as the stern.<ref name=TRO3026/><ref name=TRO3026R/><ref name=TRO3039/> | |
| − | Designed to quickly close with pirates and operate in a counter-insurgency role, the ''Sea Skimmer'''s turret mounted [[SRM-4|Coventry 4 Tube Missile System]] allows a 360 degree field of fire. To provide protection against infantry the ''Sea Skimmer'' mounts Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s on the port and starboard sides as well as the stern. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | * Sea Skimmer (SRM) - This unofficial modification stripped out the Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s to replace them with [[SRM-2]], also the turret mounted Coventry 4 Tube Missile System [[SRM-4]] were also downgraded to SRM-2 to save room and share ammunition. BV (2.0)= 363 (SRM-2)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 18</ref>, BV (2.0)= 321 (SRM-6)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 18</ref> | |
| − | * Sea Skimmer (SRM) - This unofficial modification stripped out the Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s to replace them with [[SRM-2]], also the turret mounted Coventry 4 Tube Missile System [[SRM-4]] were also downgraded to SRM-2 to save room and share ammunition. BV (2.0) = | ||
* "Sniper" Sea Skimmer - This prototype carries a single [[Extended LRM-5]] in the turret. To make room for the launcher, the "Sniper" removed all the close in weaponry, traded the ICE engine for a Fusion Engine, and reduced the armor protection to two tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Though it retains the high speed of the original Sea Skimmer, the Sniper's paper thin armor and lack of close in weaponry relegates it to shore bombardment duties. BV (2.0) = 322<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 10</ref> | * "Sniper" Sea Skimmer - This prototype carries a single [[Extended LRM-5]] in the turret. To make room for the launcher, the "Sniper" removed all the close in weaponry, traded the ICE engine for a Fusion Engine, and reduced the armor protection to two tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. Though it retains the high speed of the original Sea Skimmer, the Sniper's paper thin armor and lack of close in weaponry relegates it to shore bombardment duties. BV (2.0) = 322<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 10</ref> | ||
* Sea Skimmer (ELRM) - This version of the ''Sea Skimmer'' uses a fusion engine, but reduces the top speed to 150km/h. Three tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provides protection. The hydrofoil's only weapon is a single [[Extended LRM-10]] fed from a two ton ammunition bay. This limits its role to fire support, but it's still a valuable unit. BV (2.0) = 556<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 35</ref> | * Sea Skimmer (ELRM) - This version of the ''Sea Skimmer'' uses a fusion engine, but reduces the top speed to 150km/h. Three tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provides protection. The hydrofoil's only weapon is a single [[Extended LRM-10]] fed from a two ton ammunition bay. This limits its role to fire support, but it's still a valuable unit. BV (2.0) = 556<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 35</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
Revision as of 11:03, 27 October 2011
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| Sea Skimmer Hydrofoil | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Skye Pleasure Craft Limited |
| Mission | Littoral Combat Ship / Patrol Ship |
| Type | Hydrofoil Naval |
| Cost | 626,667 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Armor | Glasgow Limited Standard |
| Engine | 150 Skye Engines Naval I.C.E |
| Speed | 194.4 km/h |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 195[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 281[1][2] 288[3] |
Description
The Sea Skimmer has a very specific combat role: On planets whose surfaces contains large bodies of water, counter-insurgency operations and civilian shipping protection is often required. Normally they would use land based hovercraft or armed civilian ships, as these are quite inexpensive in comparison to designing and building a dedicated water craft. With very few wet navy ships around, it was surprising to see a new design. The Sea Skimmer uses a standard displacement hull, with 3 mounted wings/foils that are lowered when the ship is traveling at high speed in excess of 190 kph.[4][1][2]
Armament
Designed to quickly close with pirates and operate in a counter-insurgency role, the Sea Skimmer's turret mounted Coventry 4 Tube Missile System allows a 360 degree field of fire. To provide protection against infantry the Sea Skimmer mounts Sperry Browning Machine Guns on the port and starboard sides as well as the stern.[4][1][2]
Variants
- Sea Skimmer (SRM) - This unofficial modification stripped out the Sperry Browning Machine Guns to replace them with SRM-2, also the turret mounted Coventry 4 Tube Missile System SRM-4 were also downgraded to SRM-2 to save room and share ammunition. BV (2.0)= 363 (SRM-2)[5], BV (2.0)= 321 (SRM-6)[6]
- "Sniper" Sea Skimmer - This prototype carries a single Extended LRM-5 in the turret. To make room for the launcher, the "Sniper" removed all the close in weaponry, traded the ICE engine for a Fusion Engine, and reduced the armor protection to two tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Though it retains the high speed of the original Sea Skimmer, the Sniper's paper thin armor and lack of close in weaponry relegates it to shore bombardment duties. BV (2.0) = 322[7]
- Sea Skimmer (ELRM) - This version of the Sea Skimmer uses a fusion engine, but reduces the top speed to 150km/h. Three tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor provides protection. The hydrofoil's only weapon is a single Extended LRM-10 fed from a two ton ammunition bay. This limits its role to fire support, but it's still a valuable unit. BV (2.0) = 556[8]
Gallery
"Sniper" Sea Skimmer
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, pp. 28-29, "Sea Skimmer Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 36-37, "Sea Skimmer Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 18
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3026, pp. 24-25, "Sea Skimmer Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 18
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 18
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations, p. 10
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 35