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Line 1: {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | image = [[File:Torrent.jpg|200px]] | image = [[File:Torrent.jpg|200px]] − | Name = Torrent + | Name = Torrent Heavy Bomber | Manufacturer = Various | Manufacturer = Various | Use = Strategic Bomber <br/> Strike Craft | Use = Strategic Bomber <br/> Strike Craft − | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:VAp120">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 120, "Torrent Heavy Bomber"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp124">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124, "Torrent Heavy Bomber"</ref> + | Tech Base = Tournment Legal − | Production Year = 3049+ | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed Wing (Large) − | Year Reference = <ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5266/torrent-heavy-bomber-standard MUL Profile for Torrent - Introduction Date noted.]</ref>+ | Cost = ??? − | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Large)<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + | Introduced = [[Timeline#21st_Century|Late 21st Century]] − | Equipment Rating = E/E-F-D<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/>+ | Mass = 200 Tons − | Cost = + | Top Speed = 60 Kph − | Introduced = [[2093]] + | Power Plant = [[Internal Combustion Engine]] − | Mass = 200 Tons<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + | Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/371 Km − | Structural Integrity = 4+ | Speed = 6 − | Safe Thrust = 2g + | Armament = 4 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] <br/> [[SRM-6]] <br/> [[ECM]] <br/> [[Advanced Fire Control]] − | Max Thrust = 3g+ | Heat Sinks = None − | Power Plant = [[Fission engine]]<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + | Armor = 73 ([[BAR|BAR 6]]) − | Fuel (Type/Range) = 317 / 13t<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + | Crew = 10 (3 + 2 Officers, 6 Gunners) − | comsys = Unspecified + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]] + | BV (2.0) = ??? − | Armament = <span></span> − * 4x [[machine gun]] − * 1x [[SRM-6]] − | Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> − | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> − | BAR = [[BAR|6]]<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> − | Crew = 6 (1 officer, 3 enlisted/non-rated, 2 gunners)<ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = }} }} − == Description and History == + ==Description and History== − Originally used by the [[United States of America|United States of North America]]'s Air Force, the '''Torrent''' was one of its most popular designs during the late [[twenty-first century]]. The aircraft was inherited by the [[Terran Alliance]] when it was formed in [[2086]] and, as new equipment was introduced, older vehicles such as the Torrent were passed on to the militias of various newly formed colony worlds during the [[twenty-second century|twenty-second]] and [[twenty-third century|twenty-third centuries]]. In its day, the aircraft was produced in large numbers by several corporations claiming to be the originators of the design.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + Originally used by the [[United States of North America]]'s Air Force, the '''''Torrent''''' was one of its most popular designs during the late 21st Century. The design was inherited by the [[Terran Alliance]] when it was formed in [[2086]]. − The Torrent featured thrust vectoring and fly-by-light equipment, eliminating the need for a horizontal rudder and giving it the ability to use the short runways found on these new colonies; however, the bomber required a full runway and (occasionally) rocket assistance when carrying a full bomb load. With a crew of one officer, three enlisted and two gunners, the aircraft could carry a total of thirty tons of ordnance split between an internal bomb bay and external hardpoints, was protected by three and a half tons of Hubris Heavy armor, and with thirteen tons of fuel could reach a target half a world away.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + The ''Torrent'' features thrust vectoring and fly-by-light equipment, eliminating the need for a horizontal rudder and gives it the ability to use the short runways found on new colonies. However, the bomber requires a full runaway and rocket assistance to carry a full bomb load. The vehicle also features one of the earliest ECM suites. − Continual upgrades kept the aircraft in service, including the mounting of one of the earliest [[ECM]] suites, the [[Squealer I]], in the [[2650]]s. As time passed, between the [[twenty-fourth century|twenty-fourth]] and [[twenty-fifth century|twenty-fifth centuries]], newly introduced [[aerospace fighter]]s came onto the scene and proved themselves superior to [[conventional aircraft]] like the Torrent. Since its tendency to fly low and slow made it highly vulnerable to these new fighters, the Torrent was forcibly retired from most planetary militias, but not all. General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] brought almost a [[Wing (Military Unit)|full wing]] of these aircraft with him during the [[Star League Defense Force]]'s [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]], where they later saw action during the [[Pentagon Civil War]], notably with the newly formed [[Clans]] forces.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/>+ As new equipment was introduced, older vehicles such as the ''Torrent'' were passed on to the militias of various newly formed colony worlds between the 22nd and 23rd centuries. As time passed, between the 24th and 25th centuries, newly introduced [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace Fighters]] came onto the scene. Since its tendency to fly low and slow made it highly vulnerable to the new fighters, they forcibly retired the design from most planetary militias, but not all. + + In its day, it was produced in large numbers by several corporations claiming to be the originators of the design. − However in the Inner Sphere by [[3068]] only one corporation still produced parts for the Torrent, located in the [[Capellan Confederation]] on [[Bellatrix]], and once a year the company produced a complete Torrent Heavy Bomber as a token vehicle for collectors and museums. Only the Confederation still maintained a small number of ''Torrents'' within their [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces|military]], as elsewhere in the Inner Sphere the aircraft was typically used as [[w:Water bomber|water bombers]] to fight fires. However the sheer violence of the [[Jihad]] caused the Confederation to restart production of the Torrent - part of their effort to throw everything they had at the [[Word of Blake]] - and since then the aircraft has taken on a larger role defending Capellan worlds.<ref name="TRO:VArp108">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108, "Fixed Wing Support Vehicles"</ref>+ General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] brought almost a [[Wing (Military Unit)|full wing]] of these aircraft with him during the SLDF's [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. They saw action during the [[Pentagon Civil War]], notably with the newly formed [[Clans]] forces. − == Weapons and Equipment ==+ However, by [[3068]], only one corporation still produced parts for the Capellan Confederation on [[Bellatrix]]. The corporation is still active producing parts for the aircraft and once a year produces a complete ''Torrent'' Heavy Bomber as a token vehicle for collectors and museums. − The Torrent features four nose-mounted [[Machine Gun]]s with half a ton of ammunition and a [[SRM-6|six-tube short range missile launcher]] mounted aft with one ton of ammunition, all aimed by an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system. The aircraft is protected by three and a half tons of Hubris heavy armor and an [[ECM suite]] suite. It has an internal [[Cargo Bay]] able to carry fifteen tons and fifteen [[External Stores Hardpoint]]s, allowing the aircraft to carry a variety of [[:Category:Bomb Munitions|explosive ordnance]].<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> − == Design Quirks == + When it is found in service in the Inner Sphere, the design is usually being used as a fire fighting aircraft known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_bomber Water Bomber]. − The Torrent is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + + During the [[Jihad]] the [[Capellan Confederation]] restarted ''Torrent'' production. The end of the Jihad didn't mean the end of ''Torrent'' production however.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108</ref> + + ==Armament and Capacities== + The ''Torrent'' features four nose-mounted Machine Guns, with one ton of ammunition. A six-tube short range missile launcher is mounted aft with one ton of ammunition. + The aircraft is protected by three and a half tons of Hubris heavy armor and a [[Squealer I ECM]] suite.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124</ref> + + The design has 15 tons of bombs on its external hardpoints. + + When used as a fire fighter, the aircraft is equipped with water-filled bombs on its hardpoints. + + ==Design Quirks== + The ''Torrent'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124</ref> * Atmospheric Flyer * Atmospheric Flyer * Poor Performance * Poor Performance * Internal Bomb Bay * Internal Bomb Bay − == Variants == + ==Cargo== − *; Torrent (Fire Fighter) : Introduced in [[2300]], this version of aircraft is demilitarized and used to put out large fires. Instead of carrying bombs the external hardpoints are fitted with "water bombs," large canisters of water and fire suppressant fitted with small explosive charges. When triggered by the weapons officer the charges cause the canisters to split open and spill their contents over a wide area. The expense in maintaining these aircraft ensures they are only used in dire situations.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5265/torrent-heavy-bomber-fire-fighting MUL Profile for Torrent (Fire Fighter) variant.]</ref>+ None − *; Torrent ASW : An ancient Terran variant introduced in [[2111]], mounting [[Torpedo]]s and specialized antisubmarine warfare equipment. The variant no longer exists but historical documents state that it was utilized by the United States of North America's four armies station around the continent in the 2100s.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5267/torrent-heavy-bomber-asw MUL Profile for the Torrent ASW.]</ref> + ==Variants== + * Torrent-IC - Used to carry Jump Infantry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HALO_jump| HALO drops]. − *; Torrent FC : Introduced in [[2115]] as airborne refueling tanker, the version of the aircraft features several refueling drogues and a large fuel reservoir. The variant no longer exists but historical documents state that it was utilized by the United States of North America's four armies station around the continent in the 2100s.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5268/torrent-heavy-bomber-fc MUL Profile for the Torrent FC variant - Includes introduction date.]</ref> + * Torrent-FC - A refueling variant featuring several refueling drogues and a large fuel reservoir. − *; Torrent IC : Used to carry a [[platoon]] of [[Jump Infantry]] for [[w:HALO jump|HALO drops]], this version of the aircraft began service in [[2118]]. The variant no longer exists but historical documents state that it was utilized by the United States of North America's four armies station around the continent in the 2100s.<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5269/torrent-heavy-bomber-ic MUL Profile for the Torrent IC variant.]</ref> + * Torrent-ASW - An ancient Terran variant mounting Torpedos and specialized anti-submarine warfare equipment. This design variant no longer exists, but historical documents state that it was utilized by the United States of North America's four armies station around the continent in the 2100s. − == Notable Aircraft & Crews == + ==Notable Aircraft & Crews== − *'''''Venom's Kiss''''' - This is a Torrent-IC variant used by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] during the [[Pentagon Civil War]]. The ''Kiss'' was made famous during a daring raid by [[saKhan]] [[Jenna Scott]] and her paratroopers to seize control of the rebel's primary communications station on the world of [[Dagda (Clan System)|Dagda]]. The successful raid led to the defeat of the rebel forces. To honor the crew of ''Venom's Kiss'', the aircraft is on display in the antechamber of the Clan's [[Genetic Repository]].<ref name="TRO:VAp120"/><ref name="TRO:VArp124"/> + *'''Venom's Kiss -''' This is a Torrent-IC variant used by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] during the [[Pentagon Civil War]]. ''The Kiss'' was made famous during a daring raid by saKhan [[Jenna Scott]] and his paratroopers to seize control of the rebel's primary communications station on the world of [[Dagda]]. The successful raid lead to the defeat of the rebel forces. To honor the crew of ''Venom's Kiss'', the aircraft is on display in the [[antechamber]] of the Clan's [[Genetic Repository]]. − == Notes ==+ ==References== − * As of this writing, the Torrent heavy bomber has no published record sheets or [[Battle Value]]. − − == Gallery == − <gallery> − Torrent (Venoms Kiss) OpKlondike.jpg|The ''Venom's Kiss'' in action on [[Dagda (Clan System)|Dagda]] during [[Operation: KLONDIKE]] − </gallery> − − == References == <references /> <references /> + *''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 120-121 - "Vehicle Profile" − == Bibliography == + ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' − − [[Category:Support Vehicles]]+ [[Category:Air Support Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Air Support Vehicles|Torrent]] + [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles|Torrent]]
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| image = [[File:Torrent.jpg|200px]] | | image = [[File:Torrent.jpg|200px]] | ||
| − | | Name = Torrent | + | | Name = Torrent Heavy Bomber |
| Manufacturer = Various | | Manufacturer = Various | ||
| Use = Strategic Bomber <br/> Strike Craft | | Use = Strategic Bomber <br/> Strike Craft | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Tournment Legal |
| − | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed Wing (Large) | |
| − | + | | Cost = ??? | |
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed | + | | Introduced = [[Timeline#21st_Century|Late 21st Century]] |
| − | + | | Mass = 200 Tons | |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Top Speed = 60 Kph |
| − | | Introduced = [[ | + | | Power Plant = [[Internal Combustion Engine]] |
| − | | Mass = 200 Tons | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/371 Km |
| − | + | | Speed = 6 | |
| − | | | + | | Armament = 4 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] <br/> [[SRM-6]] <br/> [[ECM]] <br/> [[Advanced Fire Control]] |
| − | + | | Heat Sinks = None | |
| − | | Power Plant = [[ | + | | Armor = 73 ([[BAR|BAR 6]]) |
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = | + | | Crew = 10 (3 + 2 Officers, 6 Gunners) |
| − | | | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? |
| − | | | + | | BV (2.0) = ??? |
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| − | == Description and History == | + | ==Description and History== |
| − | Originally used by the [[ | + | Originally used by the [[United States of North America]]'s Air Force, the '''''Torrent''''' was one of its most popular designs during the late 21st Century. The design was inherited by the [[Terran Alliance]] when it was formed in [[2086]]. |
| − | The Torrent | + | The ''Torrent'' features thrust vectoring and fly-by-light equipment, eliminating the need for a horizontal rudder and gives it the ability to use the short runways found on new colonies. However, the bomber requires a full runaway and rocket assistance to carry a full bomb load. The vehicle also features one of the earliest ECM suites. |
| − | + | As new equipment was introduced, older vehicles such as the ''Torrent'' were passed on to the militias of various newly formed colony worlds between the 22nd and 23rd centuries. As time passed, between the 24th and 25th centuries, newly introduced [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace Fighters]] came onto the scene. Since its tendency to fly low and slow made it highly vulnerable to the new fighters, they forcibly retired the design from most planetary militias, but not all. | |
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| + | In its day, it was produced in large numbers by several corporations claiming to be the originators of the design. | ||
| − | + | General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] brought almost a [[Wing (Military Unit)|full wing]] of these aircraft with him during the SLDF's [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. They saw action during the [[Pentagon Civil War]], notably with the newly formed [[Clans]] forces. | |
| − | + | However, by [[3068]], only one corporation still produced parts for the Capellan Confederation on [[Bellatrix]]. The corporation is still active producing parts for the aircraft and once a year produces a complete ''Torrent'' Heavy Bomber as a token vehicle for collectors and museums. | |
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| − | == Design Quirks == | + | When it is found in service in the Inner Sphere, the design is usually being used as a fire fighting aircraft known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_bomber Water Bomber]. |
| − | The Torrent | + | |
| + | During the [[Jihad]] the [[Capellan Confederation]] restarted ''Torrent'' production. The end of the Jihad didn't mean the end of ''Torrent'' production however.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Armament and Capacities== | ||
| + | The ''Torrent'' features four nose-mounted Machine Guns, with one ton of ammunition. A six-tube short range missile launcher is mounted aft with one ton of ammunition. | ||
| + | The aircraft is protected by three and a half tons of Hubris heavy armor and a [[Squealer I ECM]] suite.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124</ref> | ||
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| + | The design has 15 tons of bombs on its external hardpoints. | ||
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| + | When used as a fire fighter, the aircraft is equipped with water-filled bombs on its hardpoints. | ||
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Torrent'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124</ref> | ||
* Atmospheric Flyer | * Atmospheric Flyer | ||
* Poor Performance | * Poor Performance | ||
* Internal Bomb Bay | * Internal Bomb Bay | ||
| − | == | + | ==Cargo== |
| − | + | None | |
| − | * | + | ==Variants== |
| + | * Torrent-IC - Used to carry Jump Infantry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HALO_jump| HALO drops]. | ||
| − | * | + | * Torrent-FC - A refueling variant featuring several refueling drogues and a large fuel reservoir. |
| − | * | + | * Torrent-ASW - An ancient Terran variant mounting Torpedos and specialized anti-submarine warfare equipment. This design variant no longer exists, but historical documents state that it was utilized by the United States of North America's four armies station around the continent in the 2100s. |
| − | == Notable Aircraft & Crews == | + | ==Notable Aircraft & Crews== |
| − | * | + | *'''Venom's Kiss -''' This is a Torrent-IC variant used by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] during the [[Pentagon Civil War]]. ''The Kiss'' was made famous during a daring raid by saKhan [[Jenna Scott]] and his paratroopers to seize control of the rebel's primary communications station on the world of [[Dagda]]. The successful raid lead to the defeat of the rebel forces. To honor the crew of ''Venom's Kiss'', the aircraft is on display in the [[antechamber]] of the Clan's [[Genetic Repository]]. |
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| + | *''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 120-121 - "Vehicle Profile" | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Air Support Vehicles| | + | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles| | ||