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| Mass = 200 Tons | | Mass = 200 Tons | ||
| Top Speed = 60 Kph | | Top Speed = 60 Kph | ||
| − | | Power Plant = [[ | + | | Power Plant = [[Fission Engine]]<ref name=TRVA/> |
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/371 Km | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/371 Km | ||
| Speed = 6 | | Speed = 6 | ||
| − | | Armament = 4 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] <br/> [[SRM-6 | + | | Armament = 4 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] <br/> 1 x [[SRM-6]] |
| Heat Sinks = None | | Heat Sinks = None | ||
| Armor = 73 ([[BAR|BAR 6]]) | | Armor = 73 ([[BAR|BAR 6]]) | ||
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==Description and History== | ==Description and History== | ||
| − | 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]]. | + | 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]] 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 [[22nd Century|22nd]] and [[23nd Century|23nd Centuries]]. In its day, the aircraft was produced in large numbers by several corporations claiming to be the originators of the design.<ref name=TRVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 124</ref> |
| − | The ''Torrent'' | + | 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 runaway 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 hard points, 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=TRVA/> |
| − | + | 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 [[24th Century|24th]] and [[25th Century|25th Centuries]], newly introduced [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace Fighters]] 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 [[SLDF]]'s [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]] where they saw action during the [[Pentagon Civil War]], notably with the newly formed [[Clans]] forces.<ref name=TRVA/> | |
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| − | + | 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 usually used as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_bomber Water Bomber] to fight fires.<ref name=TRVA/> 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>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108</ref> | |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Torrent'' features four nose-mounted Machine | + | 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 ordinance]].<ref name=TRVA/> |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * Torrent-IC - Used to carry Jump Infantry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HALO_jump HALO drops], this version of the aircraft began service in [[2118]].<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5269/torrent-heavy-bomber-ic MUL Profile for the Torrent IC variant.]</ref> | + | * Torrent-IC - Used to carry a [[platoon]] of [[Jump Infantry]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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=TRVA/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5269/torrent-heavy-bomber-ic MUL Profile for the Torrent IC variant.]</ref> |
| − | * Torrent-FC - Introduced in [[2115]] as airborne refueling tanker, the version of the aircraft features several refueling drogues and a large fuel reservoir.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5268/torrent-heavy-bomber-fc MUL Profile for the Torrent FC variant - Includes introduction date.]</ref> | + | * 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=TRVA/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5268/torrent-heavy-bomber-fc MUL Profile for the Torrent FC variant - Includes introduction date.]</ref> |
| − | * Torrent-ASW - An ancient Terran variant introduced in [[2111]], mounting | + | * Torrent-ASW - An ancient Terran variant introduced in [[2111]], mounting [[Torpedo]]s and specialized anti-submarine 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=TRVA/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5267/torrent-heavy-bomber-asw MUL Profile for the Torrent ASW.]</ref> |
| − | * Torrent (Fire Fighter) - Introduced in [[2300]], this version of aircraft is demilitizated and used | + | * Torrent (Fire Fighter) - Introduced in [[2300]], this version of aircraft is demilitizated 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=TRVA/><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5265/torrent-heavy-bomber-fire-fighting MUL Profile for Torrent (Fire Fighter) variant.]</ref> |
==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 | + | *'''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]]. 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]].<ref name=TRVA/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 28 February 2014
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| Torrent Heavy Bomber | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Use | Strategic Bomber Strike Craft |
| Tech Base | Tournment Legal |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Fixed Wing (Large) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | 2093[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 Tons |
| Speed | 6 |
| Top Speed | 60 Kph |
| Power Plant | Fission Engine[2] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Petrochemical/371 Km |
| Armament | 4 x Machine Guns 1 x SRM-6 |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armor | 73 (BAR 6) |
| Crew | 10 (3 + 2 Officers, 6 Gunners) |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description and History
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 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 22nd and 23nd Centuries. In its day, the aircraft was produced in large numbers by several corporations claiming to be the originators of the design.[2]
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 runaway 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 hard points, 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.[2]
Continual upgrades kept the aircraft in service, including the mounting of one of the earliest ECM suites, the Squealer I, in the 2650s. As time passed, between the 24th and 25th Centuries, newly introduced Aerospace Fighters 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 full wing of these aircraft with him during the SLDF's Exodus where they saw action during the Pentagon Civil War, notably with the newly formed Clans forces.[2]
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 military, as elsewhere in the Inner Sphere the aircraft was usually used as a Water Bomber to fight fires.[2] 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.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The Torrent features four nose-mounted Machine Guns with half a ton of ammunition and a 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 Hardpoints, allowing the aircraft to carry a variety of explosive ordinance.[2]
Design Quirks
The Torrent has the following Design Quirks:[4]
- Atmospheric Flyer
- Poor Performance
- Internal Bomb Bay
Cargo
None
Variants
- Torrent-IC - Used to carry a platoon of Jump Infantry for 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.[2][5]
- 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.[2][6]
- Torrent-ASW - An ancient Terran variant introduced in 2111, mounting Torpedos and specialized anti-submarine 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.[2][7]
- Torrent (Fire Fighter) - Introduced in 2300, this version of aircraft is demilitizated 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.[2][8]
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. 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.[2]
Notes
As of this writing, the Torrent Heavy Bomber has no canon published record sheets or Battle Value at this time.
References
- ↑ MUL Profile for Torrent - Introduction Date noted.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 124
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 108
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 124
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Torrent IC variant.
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Torrent FC variant - Includes introduction date.
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Torrent ASW.
- ↑ MUL Profile for Torrent (Fire Fighter) variant.
- Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, pp. 120-121 - "Vehicle Profile"