Difference between revisions of "Tigress (Small Craft class)"
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− | Designed by Vandenburg Mechanized Industries at fall of the [[Star League]], the ''Tigress'' was designed to initially serve as DropShip | + | Designed by Vandenburg Mechanized Industries at the fall of the [[Star League]], the ''Tigress'' was designed to initially serve as a DropShip and WarShip escort. However, due to changing priorities for the defense of the [[Taurian Concordat]], it was re-assigned as a system patrol craft.<ref name=HBMPSp201/> |
The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the [[Hyades Cluster]]. Tigress Gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] during the [[3076]] raid of [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 44, "House Davion" - New Syrtis - Tigress Gunships used in strike against shipyards of New Syrtis.</ref> | The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the [[Hyades Cluster]]. Tigress Gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] during the [[3076]] raid of [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 44, "House Davion" - New Syrtis - Tigress Gunships used in strike against shipyards of New Syrtis.</ref> | ||
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The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well-supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols. For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four Medium Lasers split between the two wings.<ref name=HBMPSp201/> | The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well-supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols. For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four Medium Lasers split between the two wings.<ref name=HBMPSp201/> | ||
− | The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6. The ship | + | The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6. The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.<ref name=HBMPSp201/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== |
Revision as of 05:21, 2 September 2013
TIG-15 "Tigress" Close Patrol Craft (Gunship) | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Vandenburg Mechanized Industries[1] |
Use | star system patrol anti-pirate craft early warning craft |
Type | Military Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere Standard |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 150 tons |
Structural Integrity | 6 |
Length | 20 meters |
Width | 22 meters |
Height | meters |
Drive System | Fusion |
Safe Thrust | 4 |
Max Thrust | 6 |
Fuel (tons) | |
Fuel (days) | |
Armament | 1 x PPC 1 x LRM 15 4 x Medium Lasers |
Armor | Nose: 64 Wings: 57 Aft: 46 |
Crew | 4 |
Heat Sinks | 20 |
BV (1.0) | ??? |
BV (2.0) | 1,152[1] |
Contents
Description
Designed by Vandenburg Mechanized Industries at the fall of the Star League, the Tigress was designed to initially serve as a DropShip and WarShip escort. However, due to changing priorities for the defense of the Taurian Concordat, it was re-assigned as a system patrol craft.[1]
The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the Hyades Cluster. Tigress Gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled New Syrtis Shipyards during the 3076 raid of New Syrtis.[2]
Armaments & Capacities
The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well-supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols. For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four Medium Lasers split between the two wings.[1]
The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6. The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.[1]
Cargo
The Tigress has a seven ton cargo bay, with a single cargo door.
Related Designs
- Aquarius Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
- Lyonesse Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
Notes
The Tigress when first published in PDF form, had mix of two battle values. Fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 201, "Tigress Profile"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 44, "House Davion" - New Syrtis - Tigress Gunships used in strike against shipyards of New Syrtis.
- ↑ The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit.