Trident

Trident
Production information
Manufacturer	Newhart Industries
Model	TRN-3T
Class	Light
Tech Base	Star League
Technical specifications
Mass	20
Structural Integrity
Frame	Newhall 3P5
Power Plant	Rawlings 200
Fuel
Armament	3 x Medium Lasers 1 x Small Laser
Communications System	42 Transitar
Tracking & Targeting System	O/P 3000
Heat Sinks	11 Double Heat Sinks
BV (1.0)	???
BV (2.0)	521

Description

Introduced in 2717 as a first response fighter for planetary defense forces, the popular Trident was rendered obsolete by the development of the Cheetah, but found a new role among the SLDF army as a fast ground attack plane.

The Trident was built to provide a strong punch in a small, light frame, making it ideal for carrier duty . Its 200-rated engine provides excellent power, and its frame can withstand the forces created when maneuvering at the high speeds that are the Trident's specialty. Once equipped with two tons of standard armor plating, the Trident's armor was upgraded to StarGlo Ferro-Aluminum, primarily to provide better protection from anti-aircraft defenses.

Armament

Armed with three Omicron-Plus Medium Lasers divided between its nose and wings, the Tridents strafing attacks are legendary, only enhanced by the craft's high speed. The Trident also mounts a single aft-mounted Maxell Small Laser to discourage pursuit, at least until the pilot can properly direct their attention to their attacker and their main guns to bare.

Variants

• TRN-3Tb - The engines were upgrade to Extra-Light version and the Medium Lasers were replaced with pulse versions. BV (2.0) = 538

References

• Technical Readout: 2750 - pg 58-59
• Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade - pg 224-225
• Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 169