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| − | * The illegitimate son of [[Tatyana Steiner]], [[Robert Steiner]] became an accomplished ace at the controls of his ''Typhoon''-A prior to his efforts to overthrow mad aunt [[Margaret Olsen]].<Ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 284 TFN-2A Typhoon - "Robert Steiner noted as notable pilot, mentioning briefly his military service related to Typhoon.</ref> | + | * The illegitimate son of [[Tatyana Steiner]], [[Archon]] [[Robert Steiner]] became an accomplished ace at the controls of his ''Typhoon''-A prior to his efforts to overthrow mad aunt [[Margaret Olsen]].<Ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 284 TFN-2A Typhoon - "Robert Steiner noted as notable pilot, mentioning briefly his military service related to Typhoon.</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 11 February 2015
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| Typhoon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation |
| Production Year | 2461[1] |
| Model | TFN-2A |
| Class | Assault |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 11,330,405 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | CBM 702-A |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 Fusion Engine |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
1x LRM-15 |
| Communications System | CBM COMSET 3 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | CBM TRAK-2 |
| Heat Sinks | 26 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,253 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,530[2] 1,566[3] |
Contents
Description
Developed by CBM Aerospace of Donegal, in its heyday the Typhoon was the pre-Star League era Lyran Commonwealth's ground attack AeroSpace Fighter of choice. But while a vital part of the Lyran military's AeroSpace forces for many years, technology marched on and CBM ultimately discontinued the Typhoon in 2485 as it was entering into a business alliance with Lockheed Corporation of Tharkad to develop the Thunderbird that would ultimately trigger their merger into the powerful Lockheed/CBM Corporation.[2]
The Typhoon features a simple flying wing design, intended to provide both excellent glide characteristics and ample room for bomb ports. Though slow compared to more modern designs, the heavily armored Typhoons speed was more than adequate for its ground attack role when compared with contemporaries of the era.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
Serving as the core unit during air assault missions, the Typhoon's primary weapons were a series of Defiance 600 PPCs and an array of Large Lasers in its wings, all of which were supported by a single nose-mounted Screamer LRM-15 rack.[2]
Variants
- TFN-3A
- This version of the Typhoon trades the Large Lasers for 2 AC/10s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running ACs allow the removal of 6 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,439[4]
- TFN-3M
- This version of the Typhoon trades 2 Large Lasers and both PPCs for 2 LRM-20s with 2 tons of ammunition. The cooler running LRMs allow the removal of 4 heat sinks. Bv (1.0) = 1,674[5]
- TFN-5H
- This version of the Typhoon is a modern upgrade. It is wrapped in 7.5 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. The missile weapons are changed to an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-10, and each wing carries 2 Large Lasers and a Heavy PPC. To cool off, 23 double heat sinks are included. BV (1.0) = 1,971[6]
Notable Pilots
- The illegitimate son of Tatyana Steiner, Archon Robert Steiner became an accomplished ace at the controls of his Typhoon-A prior to his efforts to overthrow mad aunt Margaret Olsen.[7]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Typhoon (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 284-285, "Typhoon Fighter Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 204
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 205
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 206
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 207
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 284 TFN-2A Typhoon - "Robert Steiner noted as notable pilot, mentioning briefly his military service related to Typhoon.