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−	{{otheruses|the original Hellcat design|other uses|Hellcat}}
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−	| image = [[Image:Hellcat_ASF_3057.png|191px]]	+	| image = [[Image:Hellcat.gif|191px]]
−	| name = ''Hellcat''	+	| name = Hellcat
−	| manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]	+	| manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<br />[[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech|Lycomb IntroTechnologies, Inc.]]<br />[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]<br />[[United Outworlders Corporation]]
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−	[[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech|Lycomb IntroTechnologies, Inc.]]
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−	[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
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−	[[United Outworlders Corporation]]
	| model = HCT-213		| model = HCT-213
−	| Class = Medium aerospace fighter	+	| Class = Medium AeroSpace Fighter
	| Tech Base = Inner Sphere		| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
		+	| Introduced = [[2671]]
	| production year = 2671		| production year = 2671
	| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4295/hellcat-hct-213 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>		| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4295/hellcat-hct-213 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
−	| Cost = 2,992,080 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=CO138>''Combat Operations'', p. 138''</ref>	+	| Cost = 2,992,080<ref name=CO138>''Combat Operations'', p. 138''</ref>
	| mass = 60 tons		| mass = 60 tons
−	| frame = [[Lycomb 6]]	+	| frame = Lycomb 6
	| power plant = 240		| power plant = 240
−	| armor = [[SlabPanzer 5]]	+	| armament = *3 [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]]
−	| armament =	+	*5 [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]]
−	* 3x [[large laser]]	+	| communications system = [[Telecron L50]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188, "HCT-213 ''Hellcat''"</ref>
−	* 5x [[medium laser]]
−	| communications system = [[Telecron L50]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188: "HCT-213 ''Hellcat''"</ref>
	| tracking & targeting system = [[Telecron M75]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188"/>		| tracking & targeting system = [[Telecron M75]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188"/>
−	| heat sinks = 20 [[Heat Sink|single]]	+	| heat sinks = 20
	| BV (1.0) = 1,079<ref name=CO138/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 100</ref>		| BV (1.0) = 1,079<ref name=CO138/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 100</ref>
	| BV (2.0) = 1,262<ref name="TRO3075p188"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 73</ref>		| BV (2.0) = 1,262<ref name="TRO3075p188"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 73</ref>
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	==Description==		==Description==
−	The '''''Hellcat''''' subscribes to the school of thought that even a brick will fly if it has enough thrust.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref> Designed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]] and was originally introduced in [[2671]], the ''Hellcat'' is a product of Mitchell Vehicles' need to diversify from its mainstay [[Combat Vehicle|armored vehicle]] production in the wake of the general decline in conflict and arms sales after the [[Reunification War]]. However, the design was considered lackluster because of its lack of advanced equipment and the [[Star League Defense Force]] did not purchase many of these craft. The ''Hellcat'' really made its name being used by mercenary units, security companies, militia forces and others who valued the ease with which the ''Hellcat'' could be maintained and resupplied as well as the rugged nature of the design.<ref name="TRO3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188: "HCT-213 Hellcat"</ref>	+	"...[T]he '''''Hellcat''''' subscribes to the school of thought that even a brick will fly if it has enough thrust."<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref> The ''Hellcat'' was designed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]] and was originally introduced in [[2671]], a product of Mitchell Vehicles' need to diversify from its mainstay armored vehicle production in the wake of the general decline in conflict and arms sales after the [[Reunification War]]. However, the design was considered lacklustre because of its lack of advanced equipment and the [[SLDF]] did not purchase many of these craft. The ''Hellcat'' really made its name being used by mercenary units, security companies, militia forces and others who valued the ease with which the ''Hellcat'' could be maintained and resupplied as well as the rugged nature of the design.<ref name="TRO3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188, "HCT-213 Hellcat"</ref>
−	Having been proven a sturdy design, the ''Hellcat'' found its way into [[SLDF]] garrisons and second-line formations. Though production ceased at Mitchell's [[Graham IV]] plant, the design has continued to be produced at at least three other facilities by other companies,<ref name="TRO3075p188"/> with ''Hellcats'' emerging from such factories as the [[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]] plants on [[New Avalon]]<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 183</ref> and [[Demeter]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp11">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 11: "Arcadian Cuirassiers"</ref>—although the latter was destroyed by the [[Capellan Confederation]] early in the [[First Succession War]]<ref name="HD(TFS)p152">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 152: "Lycomb-Davion IntroTech"</ref>—and the [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]] plant on [[Tharkad]] for centuries. This, combined with the ''Hellcat''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s durability, allowed it to survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], a feat many Star League-era craft cannot claim.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/>	+	Having been proven a sturdy design, the ''Hellcat'' found its way into SLDF garrisons and second-line formations. Though production ceased at Mitchell's [[Graham IV]] plant, the design has continued to be produced at at least three other facilities by other companies,<ref name="TRO3075p188"/> with ''Hellcats'' emerging from such factories as the [[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]] plant on [[New Avalon]]<ref>"Handbook: House Davion'', p.183 </ref> and the [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]] plant on [[Tharkad]] for centuries. This, combined with the ''Hellcat'''s durability, allowed it to survive the [[Succession Wars]], a feat many Star League-era craft cannot claim.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/>
−	In addition to these Star League-era production facilities, in the thirty-first century a new ''Hellcat'' design would begin production from the [[United Outworlders Corporation]] plant on [[Ramora]] under the auspices of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]], quickly enjoying success at the hands of Alliance pilots against raiders in [[3074]], and subsequently entering service in second-line Snow Raven [[Cluster]]s.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/>	+	In addition to these Star League-era production facilities, in the thirty-first century a new Hellcat design would begin production from the [[United Outworlders Corporation]] plant on [[Ramora]] under the auspices of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]], quickly enjoying success at the hands of Alliance pilots against raiders in [[3074]], and subsequently entering service in second-line Snow Raven [[Cluster]]s.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/>
	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==
−	The ''Hellcat'' is armed exclusively with laser weaponry which makes it a superb strafing craft, but it is considered better in zero-G operations. The only real limit faced by the ''Hellcat'' is its fuel supply.	+	The ''Hellcat'' is armed exclusively with laser weaponry, making it a superb strafer.  However, the craft is considered better in zero-G operations. The craft is really only limited by the amount of fuel it carries.
	==Variants==		==Variants==
−	*; HCT-213D : The HCT-213D ''Hellcat'' is an anti-[[DropShip]] variant. This craft replaces all three [[large laser]]s with two [[SRM-6]]s in each wing, four tons of ammo, and an additional [[Heat Sink|single heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = 1,087<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 74</ref>	+	*;HCT-213D : The HCT-213D ''Hellcat'' is an anti-Dropship variant. This craft replaces all 3 large lasers with 2 [[SRM-6|SRM-6s]] in each wing, 4 tons of ammo, and an additional [[Heat Sink]]. BV (2.0) = 1,087<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 74</ref>
−	*; HCT-213R : The HCT-213R ''Hellcat'' is used for reconnaissance, and drops the nose-mounted [[large laser]] for more fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,181<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 75</ref>	+	*;HCT-213R : The HCT-213R ''Hellcat'' is used for reconnaissance, and drops the nose-mounted large laser for more fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,181<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 75</ref>
−	*; HCT-213S : The HCT-213S ''Hellcat'' is a space-superiority fighter. It replaces the wing-mounted lasers for a [[PPC]] (the description requires two tons of something else to be removed, but it does not specify).<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 76</ref>	+	*;HCT-213S : The HCT-213S ''Hellcat'' is a space-superiority fighter. The HCT-213S replaces the wing-mounted lasers for a [[PPC]] (the description requires 2 tons of something else to be removed, but it does not specify)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 76</ref>
−	*; HCT-313 : The HCT-313 is an upgrade of the ''Hellcat'' designed in concert between [[Clan Snow Raven]] and the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3074]]. The craft upgrades all heat sinks to [[Double Heat Sink|doubles]], the armor to [[heavy ferro-aluminum]], and all of the lasers to [[Lushann Industrials Limited]] high-quality [[ER large laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s.  This craft is even deployed among Clan Snow Raven's second-line Clusters. BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 77</ref>	+	*;HCT-313 : The HCT-313 is an upgrade of the ''Hellcat'' designed in concert between [[Clan Snow Raven]] and the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3074]]. The craft upgrades all heat sinks to [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], the armor to [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]], and all of the lasers to [[Lushann Industrials Limited]] high-quality extended range lasers.  This craft is even deployed among Clan Snow Raven's second-line Clusters. BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 77</ref>
−	==Related Aerospace Fighters==	+	==Related AeroSpace Fighters==
	* ''[[Hellcat II]]'' - The ''Hellcat II'' is an extremely radical modification of the ''Hellcat'', which reduces the overall mass by 10 tons.		* ''[[Hellcat II]]'' - The ''Hellcat II'' is an extremely radical modification of the ''Hellcat'', which reduces the overall mass by 10 tons.
−
−	==Notes==
−	* The ''Hellcat'' was introduced in ''[[AeroTech#Notes|AeroTech]]'' (1st edition) as one of the six original designs, but lacked model number, release date, or any description beyond its game stats. It was finally given a detailed description in line with that of other aerospace fighters in ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''.
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−	==Gallery==
−	<gallery>
−	Image:Hellcat_ASF_3057.png|Original HCT-213 ''Hellcat'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''
−	File:Hellcat_ASF_3075.png|A [[Flight]] of ''Hellcats'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
−	</gallery>
	==References==		==References==
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	* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''		* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
	* ''[[Combat Operations]]''		* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
−	* ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]''
−	* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''		* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''		* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''
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	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
−		+	[[Category: AeroSpace Fighters]]
−	[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]	+	[[Category: SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]]
−	[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]	+	[[Category: Clan AeroSpace Fighters]]
		+	[[Category: Medium AeroSpace Fighters]]

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{{InfoBoxASF | image = [[Image:Hellcat.gif|191px]] | name = Hellcat | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<br />[[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech|Lycomb IntroTechnologies, Inc.]]<br />[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]<br />[[United Outworlders Corporation]] | model = HCT-213 | Class = Medium AeroSpace Fighter | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Introduced = [[2671]] | production year = 2671 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4295/hellcat-hct-213 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Cost = 2,992,080<ref name=CO138>''Combat Operations'', p. 138''</ref> | mass = 60 tons | frame = Lycomb 6 | power plant = 240 | armament = *3 [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] *5 [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] | communications system = [[Telecron L50]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188, "HCT-213 ''Hellcat''"</ref> | tracking & targeting system = [[Telecron M75]]<ref name="TRO:3075p188"/> | heat sinks = 20 | BV (1.0) = 1,079<ref name=CO138/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 100</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,262<ref name="TRO3075p188"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 73</ref> }} ==Description== "...[T]he '''''Hellcat''''' subscribes to the school of thought that even a brick will fly if it has enough thrust."<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref> The ''Hellcat'' was designed by [[Mitchell Vehicles]] and was originally introduced in [[2671]], a product of Mitchell Vehicles' need to diversify from its mainstay armored vehicle production in the wake of the general decline in conflict and arms sales after the [[Reunification War]]. However, the design was considered lacklustre because of its lack of advanced equipment and the [[SLDF]] did not purchase many of these craft. The ''Hellcat'' really made its name being used by mercenary units, security companies, militia forces and others who valued the ease with which the ''Hellcat'' could be maintained and resupplied as well as the rugged nature of the design.<ref name="TRO3075p188">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188, "HCT-213 Hellcat"</ref> Having been proven a sturdy design, the ''Hellcat'' found its way into SLDF garrisons and second-line formations. Though production ceased at Mitchell's [[Graham IV]] plant, the design has continued to be produced at at least three other facilities by other companies,<ref name="TRO3075p188"/> with ''Hellcats'' emerging from such factories as the [[Lycomb-Davion IntroTech]] plant on [[New Avalon]]<ref>"Handbook: House Davion'', p.183 </ref> and the [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]] plant on [[Tharkad]] for centuries. This, combined with the ''Hellcat'''s durability, allowed it to survive the [[Succession Wars]], a feat many Star League-era craft cannot claim.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/> In addition to these Star League-era production facilities, in the thirty-first century a new Hellcat design would begin production from the [[United Outworlders Corporation]] plant on [[Ramora]] under the auspices of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]], quickly enjoying success at the hands of Alliance pilots against raiders in [[3074]], and subsequently entering service in second-line Snow Raven [[Cluster]]s.<ref name="TRO3075p188"/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Hellcat'' is armed exclusively with laser weaponry, making it a superb strafer. However, the craft is considered better in zero-G operations. The craft is really only limited by the amount of fuel it carries. ==Variants== *;HCT-213D : The HCT-213D ''Hellcat'' is an anti-Dropship variant. This craft replaces all 3 large lasers with 2 [[SRM-6|SRM-6s]] in each wing, 4 tons of ammo, and an additional [[Heat Sink]]. BV (2.0) = 1,087<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 74</ref> *;HCT-213R : The HCT-213R ''Hellcat'' is used for reconnaissance, and drops the nose-mounted large laser for more fuel. BV (2.0) = 1,181<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 75</ref> *;HCT-213S : The HCT-213S ''Hellcat'' is a space-superiority fighter. The HCT-213S replaces the wing-mounted lasers for a [[PPC]] (the description requires 2 tons of something else to be removed, but it does not specify)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 188</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 76</ref> *;HCT-313 : The HCT-313 is an upgrade of the ''Hellcat'' designed in concert between [[Clan Snow Raven]] and the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3074]]. The craft upgrades all heat sinks to [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], the armor to [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]], and all of the lasers to [[Lushann Industrials Limited]] high-quality extended range lasers. This craft is even deployed among Clan Snow Raven's second-line Clusters. BV (2.0) = 1,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 77</ref> ==Related AeroSpace Fighters== * ''[[Hellcat II]]'' - The ''Hellcat II'' is an extremely radical modification of the ''Hellcat'', which reduces the overall mass by 10 tons. ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category: AeroSpace Fighters]] [[Category: SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]] [[Category: Clan AeroSpace Fighters]] [[Category: Medium AeroSpace Fighters]]

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