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{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = [[Image:Swift ASF TRO3055U.png|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Swift ASF TRO3055U.png|191px]] | ||
| name = ''Swift'' | | name = ''Swift'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Caletra Fighters]]<ref name= | + | | manufacturer = [[Caletra Fighters]]<ref name=TR3050Up226f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 226–227: "Swift Fighter Profile"</ref> |
| model = SWF-606 | | model = SWF-606 | ||
| − | | Class = Light | + | | Class = Light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base = ??? | | Tech Base = ??? | ||
| − | | Cost = 1,738,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | + | | Cost = 1,738,613 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=COp107>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> |
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| production year = 2682 | | production year = 2682 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3141/swift-swf-606 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3141/swift-swf-606 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| mass = 25 tons | | mass = 25 tons | ||
| − | | frame = Mujika-L9 Aerospace | + | | frame = [[Mujika-L9 Aerospace]] |
| power plant = [[Shinobi 275-A]] [[fusion engine]] | | power plant = [[Shinobi 275-A]] [[fusion engine]] | ||
| − | | armament = 1x [[ | + | | armor = [[KX4 Ferro-Aluminum]] |
| + | | armament = | ||
| + | * 1x [[Medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Small laser]] | ||
| communications system = [[Lockheed Matrix-V]] | | communications system = [[Lockheed Matrix-V]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Phantom Trac 55]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Phantom Trac 55]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 353<ref | + | | BV (1.0) = 353<ref name=COp107/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 34</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 301<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 301<ref name=TR3050Up226f/><br>288<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 320</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Swift''''' was created for use on [[Star League]] [[aerospace fighter]] carriers and originally scheduled to enter service in [[2675]], however various technical problems delayed the craft's deployment until [[2682]]. | + | The '''''Swift''''' was created for use on [[Star League]] [[aerospace fighter]] carriers and originally scheduled to enter service in [[2675]], however various technical problems delayed the craft's deployment until [[2682]]. Even then, an infamous incident resulting in a ''Swift'' pilot being ejected from the craft without warning, followed by its subsequent crash-landing into the flight deck of the carrier ''Oliver Jones'', caused the [[SLDF]] to pull all new ''Swifts'' out of service while a six-month investigation looked into the problem. In the end, no fault could be found, and the cause of the crash was listed as "unforeseeable." It would take a nearly flawless flight history and pilots' own experiences to finally erode any suspicion of the ''Swift''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s worthiness.<ref name=TR2750p60>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 60: "Overview"</ref><ref name=TR3050Up226f/> |
| − | Once pilots were able to get into the ''Swift'''s cockpit, they found a compact recon and dogfighter packed with advanced aeronautic gear, which would be rivaled only by later [[Clan]] fighters. The Shinobi 275-A, which takes up nearly sixty percent of the craft's airframe, gives it an impressive | + | Once pilots were able to get into the ''Swift''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cockpit, they found a compact recon and dogfighter packed with advanced aeronautic gear, which would be rivaled only by later [[Clan]] fighters. The [[Shinobi 275-A]] [[fusion engine]], which takes up nearly sixty percent of the craft's airframe, gives it an impressive 10 Gs of thrust that allows it to outrun almost any other craft, and it has the maneuverability to run circles around any other [[Inner Sphere]] fighter. Its master computer, the [[B-TT7i]], performed most of the complex functions needed to fly the craft, allowing pilots to focus on shooting down the enemy. A voice synthesizer allowed the computer to give "friendly warnings" to the pilot, though to many they were more nagging than helpful. The system earned the name "Bitching Betty" and Caletra was quick to make modifications to the B-TT7i once they learned pilots took drastic actions, including shutting down the computer after launch, to silence it.<ref name=TR2750p60/><ref name=TR3050Up226f/> |
| − | All of the equipment, however, left little room for armor and armaments, including only two tons of [[ | + | All of the equipment, however, left little room for armor and armaments, including only two tons of [[ferro-aluminum]]. However the ''Swift''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flight performance, as well as periodic electronic and software upgrades, led to a century of service as the primary light aerospace fighter of the SLDF, with some even redeployed to ground bases for air-to-ground attack roles. However, very few were sold to the armies of the [[Great Houses]], and after the events of the [[Amaris Civil War]] and resulting [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] the ''Swift'' practically disappeared from the Inner Sphere, maintained only by [[ComStar]] with a manufacturing plant located on [[Terra]]'s Asian continent<ref name=TR2750p60/><ref name=TR3050Up226f/> - the Caletra Fighters manufacturing facilities on [[Fletcher (CC)|Fletcher]] having been destroyed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="DARWp78">''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 78: "Fletcher"</ref> Close to a hundred joined [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Kerensky]]'s [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]], and would survive to serve as second-line fighters and trainers for the Clans' [[OmniFighter]]s.<ref name=TR2750p60/><ref name=TR3050Up226f/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The fighter's primary weapon is a Madell-UD6 [[medium laser]] and McCorkel [[ | + | The fighter's primary weapon is a [[Madell-UD6]] [[medium laser]] and [[McCorkel]] [[small laser]], a result of the limited space available on the ''Swift''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s airframe. Both weapons are mounted in nose of the fighter, and are considered sufficient to sting the enemy.<ref name=TR3050Up226f/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Swift'' C : The Clans upgraded this venerable craft with Clan technology. This included upgrading | + | *; ''Swift'' C : The [[Clans]] upgraded this venerable craft with Clan technology. This included upgrading the original [[medium laser]] and [[small laser]] to more advanced [[ER medium laser]] and [[ER small laser]] versions.<ref name=TR3050Up226f/> BV (2.0) = 562<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 322</ref> |
| − | *;SWF-606R : Lacking an official designation, some models of ''Swift'' fighters in service to ComStar replace their weaponry with advanced sensor packages | + | *; SWF-606R : Lacking an official designation, some models of ''Swift'' fighters in service to [[ComStar]] replace their weaponry with advanced sensor packages. This version is equipped with a [[Beagle active probe]].<ref name=TR3050Up226f/> BV (2.0) = 166<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 321</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;SWF-606CA ''Swift Aaron'' : This ''Swift'' is a custom modification by Aaron Haversham, a former [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] officer turned mercenary. The ''Swift'' swaps the standard engine for a 250-rated [[XL engine|extralight model]] | + | *; SWF-606CA ''Swift Aaron'' : This ''Swift'' is a custom modification by [[Aaron Haversham]], a former [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] officer turned mercenary. The ''Swift Aaron'' swaps the standard engine for a 250-rated [[XL engine|extralight model]], which frees enough space to replace the standard [[medium laser]]s with [[medium pulse laser]]s. Each of these lasers is equipped with a [[Laser Insulator]] to control heat. Finally the armor protection has been upgraded and doubled to four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 26</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Aerospace Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:44, 7 January 2024
- This article is about the aerospace fighter. For the JumpShip, see Swift (Individual JumpShip).
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| Swift | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Caletra Fighters[1] |
| Production Year | 2682[2] |
| Model | SWF-606 |
| Class | Light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | ??? |
| Cost | 1,738,613 C-bills[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Mujika-L9 Aerospace |
| Power Plant | Shinobi 275-A fusion engine |
| Armor | KX4 Ferro-Aluminum |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
|
| Communications System | Lockheed Matrix-V |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Phantom Trac 55 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 353[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 301[1] 288[5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Swift was created for use on Star League aerospace fighter carriers and originally scheduled to enter service in 2675, however various technical problems delayed the craft's deployment until 2682. Even then, an infamous incident resulting in a Swift pilot being ejected from the craft without warning, followed by its subsequent crash-landing into the flight deck of the carrier Oliver Jones, caused the SLDF to pull all new Swifts out of service while a six-month investigation looked into the problem. In the end, no fault could be found, and the cause of the crash was listed as "unforeseeable." It would take a nearly flawless flight history and pilots' own experiences to finally erode any suspicion of the Swift's worthiness.[6][1]
Once pilots were able to get into the Swift's cockpit, they found a compact recon and dogfighter packed with advanced aeronautic gear, which would be rivaled only by later Clan fighters. The Shinobi 275-A fusion engine, which takes up nearly sixty percent of the craft's airframe, gives it an impressive 10 Gs of thrust that allows it to outrun almost any other craft, and it has the maneuverability to run circles around any other Inner Sphere fighter. Its master computer, the B-TT7i, performed most of the complex functions needed to fly the craft, allowing pilots to focus on shooting down the enemy. A voice synthesizer allowed the computer to give "friendly warnings" to the pilot, though to many they were more nagging than helpful. The system earned the name "Bitching Betty" and Caletra was quick to make modifications to the B-TT7i once they learned pilots took drastic actions, including shutting down the computer after launch, to silence it.[6][1]
All of the equipment, however, left little room for armor and armaments, including only two tons of ferro-aluminum. However the Swift's flight performance, as well as periodic electronic and software upgrades, led to a century of service as the primary light aerospace fighter of the SLDF, with some even redeployed to ground bases for air-to-ground attack roles. However, very few were sold to the armies of the Great Houses, and after the events of the Amaris Civil War and resulting Succession Wars the Swift practically disappeared from the Inner Sphere, maintained only by ComStar with a manufacturing plant located on Terra's Asian continent[6][1] - the Caletra Fighters manufacturing facilities on Fletcher having been destroyed during the First Succession War.[7] Close to a hundred joined Kerensky's Exodus Fleet, and would survive to serve as second-line fighters and trainers for the Clans' OmniFighters.[6][1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The fighter's primary weapon is a Madell-UD6 medium laser and McCorkel small laser, a result of the limited space available on the Swift's airframe. Both weapons are mounted in nose of the fighter, and are considered sufficient to sting the enemy.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Swift C
- The Clans upgraded this venerable craft with Clan technology. This included upgrading the original medium laser and small laser to more advanced ER medium laser and ER small laser versions.[1] BV (2.0) = 562[8]
- SWF-606R
- Lacking an official designation, some models of Swift fighters in service to ComStar replace their weaponry with advanced sensor packages. This version is equipped with a Beagle active probe.[1] BV (2.0) = 166[9]
Custom Variants[edit]
- SWF-606CA Swift Aaron
- This Swift is a custom modification by Aaron Haversham, a former Hegemony Armed Forces officer turned mercenary. The Swift Aaron swaps the standard engine for a 250-rated extralight model, which frees enough space to replace the standard medium lasers with medium pulse lasers. Each of these lasers is equipped with a Laser Insulator to control heat. Finally the armor protection has been upgraded and doubled to four tons of ferro-fibrous.[10] BV (2.0) = 633[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Mauersegler. The model code was accordingly changed to MSG-606.
Gallery[edit]
Original Swift from TRO:2750
Swift from TRO:3050 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 226–227: "Swift Fighter Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Swift (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 34
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 320
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Technical Readout: 2750, p. 60: "Overview"
- ↑ Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 78: "Fletcher"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 322
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 321
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, p. 13
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, p. 26