Sholagar

Sholagar
Production information
Manufacturer	Mangon Aeronautics
Production Year	2803
Model	SL-21
Class	Light aerospace fighter
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	2,052,353 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	35 tons
Structural Integrity	10
Frame	Mangon Mark II
Power Plant	Shinobi 280
Armor	UC 451 Carbide
Fuel	400 - 5 tons
Armament	1x SRM-4 2x medium laser
Communications System	Neil 4000
Tracking & Targeting System	Chichester ASR-26
Heat Sinks	10 single
BV (1.0)	624
BV (2.0)	625

Description

A circular wing design similar to the Thrush, the Sholagar is another heavily armed light fighter. Mainly seen in House Kurita forces, and introduced after the fall of the Star League, the Sholagar began a phase-out program in 3002 when Akiro Kurita, nephew of Coordinator Hohiro Kurita, was killed during a routine patrol while flying a Sholagar. A decades-old report of the circular wing design flaws that had been swept under the rug was found, and additional evidence provided in a technological exchange with House Liao on the Thrush design, which experiences similar problems. Its atmospheric flight problems aside, the Sholagar is a top space fighter, although has some problems with heat buildup.

Weapons and Equipment

With a Hovertec SRM-4 rack in the nose, and a Diverse Optics Type 20 medium laser in each wing, the Sholagar is heavily armed for a light fighter. With six tons of armor to back up the armament, it has more staying power in a fight than most other light fighters.

Variants

Apocryphal Content
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SL-21G Following the end of Sholagar production in 3045 after a long decline, the DCMS felt a shortage of light aerospace fighters when Clan Smoke Jaguar captured the factory in 3050 that produced the S-4 Sai, the Sholagar's successor. Retired Tai-sho Reggie Hotspurn, a legendary ace pilot from the Fourth Succession War, suggested a refit of retired Sholagars to the relatively low-tech SL-21G specifications. Eschewing double heat sinks or advanced weaponry, the use of a 280 XL engine allowed for a doubling of the fuel capacity and the addition of four small lasers, as well as half a ton of storage space. Combat Value: 1626

• SL-21L

  This variant replaces the SRM-4 pack with two more medium lasers in the nose. This further adds to the heat problem, but gives the Sholagar a stronger punch and no ammo dependence. BV (1.0) = 734, BV (2.0) = 735

• SL-22

  This variant used an XL engine and replaced the standard armor with 6.5 tons of ferro-aluminum. The medium lasers have been upgraded to ER medium lasers, and the SRM-4 launcher is replaced with an MML-7 rack. The heat sinks were upgraded to doubles for better cooling. BV (1.0) = 802

• SL-27X

  This variant uses experimental technology to improve combat performance. Mounting an XXL engine to provide thrust, the SL-27X carries three light PPCs as its main offensive armament. This is backed up by an improved one shot SRM-4 for quick firepower augmentation. Defensively, the SL-27X uses an Angel ECM suite to jam enemy sensor systems. BV (2.0) = 1,322

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Sholagar Pilots

Gallery

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  Original SL-21 Sholagar from TRO:3025
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  SL-21 Sholagar from TRO:3025 Revised

Bibliography

• AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
• Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations
• Record Sheets: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3025
• Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3057