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Line 2: | image = Leopard CV TRO3057r.png | image = Leopard CV TRO3057r.png | name = ''Leopard CV'' | name = ''Leopard CV'' − | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=HD(TFS)p169>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 169–170: "Corporate Profiles - [Federated-Boeing Interstellar]"</ref> + | manufacturer = − ------+ [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=TRO3057r14/> + ----- [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15: "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"</ref> [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15: "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"</ref> ------ ------ [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 181</ref> [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 181</ref> ------ ------ − [[Irian Naval Systems|Irian Technologies]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/> + [[Irian Technologies]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/> | production year = 2581 | production year = 2581 | year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> | year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> Line 15:
Line 16: | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Introduced = 2581 | Introduced = 2581 − | Mass = 1,900<ref name=TRO3057r14/> + | Mass = 1,720 | Structural Integrity = 7 | Structural Integrity = 7 | Length = 70.2 | Length = 70.2 Line 30:
Line 31: * 5x [[large laser]] * 5x [[large laser]] * 7x [[medium laser]] * 7x [[medium laser]] − | Armor = 29.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] + | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 13 <br> '''Aft:''' 10 | Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3057r14>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 14</ref> | Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3057r14>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 14</ref> *2 Officers *2 Officers Line 43:
Line 44: Bay Personnel: 12 Bay Personnel: 12 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 − | Heat Sinks = 80 [[heat sinks|single]] + | Heat Sinks = 80 (single) − | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref name=TRO3057r14/> + | BV (1.0) = 2,579 − | BV (2.0) = 2,854{{cn}} + | BV (2.0) = 2,854 }} }} Line 51:
Line 52: Cousin to the original ''[[Leopard]]'' class [[DropShip]], the '''''Leopard CV''''' is the most common fighter carrier in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Designed 50 years after the standard ''Leopard'', advances in curved armor allowed the designers to create a more aerodynamic craft, though they left the internal systems nearly unchanged. The signature tail of the aerospace carrier does reduce the infrared signal when aimed away from an observer but opens the design to the loss of control surfaces when needed, such as in an atmosphere. The vessel's lack of a separate transit drive also requires a reconfiguring of crew furnishings, similar to the ''[[Nagumo]]'' and ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> Cousin to the original ''[[Leopard]]'' class [[DropShip]], the '''''Leopard CV''''' is the most common fighter carrier in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Designed 50 years after the standard ''Leopard'', advances in curved armor allowed the designers to create a more aerodynamic craft, though they left the internal systems nearly unchanged. The signature tail of the aerospace carrier does reduce the infrared signal when aimed away from an observer but opens the design to the loss of control surfaces when needed, such as in an atmosphere. The vessel's lack of a separate transit drive also requires a reconfiguring of crew furnishings, similar to the ''[[Nagumo]]'' and ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> − The crew and passengers of a ''Leopard CV'' can enjoy small though single occupancy rooms, a rarity aboard a combat DropShip. Few other classes likewise enjoy such roomy lounge and exercise facilities. However, due to its lack of significant cargo space, the vessel is not intended for long-term habitation; instead, the transported crew would require continuous support from the mother [[JumpShip]], until the time for system transit. Carrying a standard squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], the vessel is the means by which an assault (or raiding) force can transport the aerospace support to the scene of battle from the jump point, providing dedicated refueling, rearming, and maintenance requirements. Like its relative, there are plenty of parts, both still in production or available as salvage and surplus, to keep the ''Leopard CV'' strongly active.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> + The crew and passengers of a ''Leopard CV'' can enjoy small though single occupancy rooms, a rarity aboard a combat DropShip. A roomy lounge and exercise facility are likewise enjoyed by few other classes. However, due to its lack of significant cargo space, the vessel is not intended for long-term habitation; instead, the transported crew would require continuous support from the mother [[JumpShip]], until the time for system transit. Carrying a standard squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], the vessel is the means by which an assault (or raiding) force can transport the aerospace support to the scene of battle from the jump point, providing dedicated refueling, rearming, and maintenance requirements. Like its relative, there are plenty of parts, both still in production or available as salvage and surplus, to keep the ''Leopard CV'' strongly active.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. It has three [[LRM|long range missile]] racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPCs]], five [[large laser|large lasers]], and seven [[medium lasers]], which give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out. The ''Leopard CV'' can often be found at the forefront of any attack, alongside attack DropShips such as the ''[[Avenger]]'', where their weapons and fighter screens can clear the way for dedicated transports.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> + The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. It has three [[LRM|long range missile]] racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPCs]], five [[Large Lasers]], and seven [[medium lasers]], which give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out. The CV can often be found at the forefront of any attack, alongside attack DropShips such as the ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − * [[Aerospace fighters]] (6), 3 bays, 6 launch doors+ Six aerospace fighters, in 3 bays, each with 2 launch doors. This allows the quick launching and recovery of the aerospace fighters carried therein, with the small 87-ton cargo bay utilized through one of the fighter doors.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> − − :: This arrangement allows the quick launching and recovery of the aerospace fighters carried therein, with the small 87-ton cargo bay utilized through one of the fighter doors.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − ; ''Leopard'' (3054) : In 3054, [[Irian Naval Systems]] began producing an upgraded ''Leopard CV'' at [[Clipperton]], a fact that garnered the attention of both Capellan and [[Word of Blake]] military members for export. The PPCs and Large Lasers have both been replaced by [[Magna Sunspot]] and [[Hellion-A III]] extended-range models, while the medium lasers have been upgraded with [[Magna 400P]] [[medium pulse laser|pulse technology]]. Federated-Boeing and Bowie Industries were expected to produce an upgraded variant sometime in the later half of the 3050s. BV (1.0) = 3,217<ref name=TRO3057r14/> BV (2.0) = 3,376 + ; ''Leopard'' (3054) : In 3054, [[Irian Technologies]] began producing an upgraded ''Leopard CV'' at [[Clipperton]], a fact that garnered the attention of both Capellan and Word of Blake military members. Fererated-Boeing and Bowie Industries were expected to produce the upgraded variant sometime in the later half of the 3050s. The PPCs and Large Lasers have both been replaced by extended-range models, while the medium lasers have been upgraded with [[medium pulse laser|pulse technology]]. BV (1.0) = 3,217<ref name=TRO3057r14/> BV (2.0) = 3,376 ==Named Vessels== ==Named Vessels== Line 87:
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| image = Leopard CV TRO3057r.png | | image = Leopard CV TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Leopard CV'' | | name = ''Leopard CV'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name= | + | | manufacturer = |
| − | + | [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=TRO3057r14/> | |
| + | ----- | ||
[[Bowie Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15: "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"</ref> | [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15: "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"</ref> | ||
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[[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 181</ref> | [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 181</ref> | ||
------ | ------ | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Irian Technologies]]<ref name=DS&JSp15/> |
| production year = 2581 | | production year = 2581 | ||
| year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> | | year reference = <ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']</ref> | ||
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Introduced = 2581 | | Introduced = 2581 | ||
| − | | Mass = 1, | + | | Mass = 1,720 |
| Structural Integrity = 7 | | Structural Integrity = 7 | ||
| Length = 70.2 | | Length = 70.2 | ||
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* 5x [[large laser]] | * 5x [[large laser]] | ||
* 7x [[medium laser]] | * 7x [[medium laser]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 13 <br> '''Aft:''' 10 |
| Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3057r14>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 14</ref> | | Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3057r14>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 14</ref> | ||
*2 Officers | *2 Officers | ||
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Bay Personnel: 12 | Bay Personnel: 12 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 80 | + | | Heat Sinks = 80 (single) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,579 | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,579 |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,854 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,854 |
}} | }} | ||
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Cousin to the original ''[[Leopard]]'' class [[DropShip]], the '''''Leopard CV''''' is the most common fighter carrier in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Designed 50 years after the standard ''Leopard'', advances in curved armor allowed the designers to create a more aerodynamic craft, though they left the internal systems nearly unchanged. The signature tail of the aerospace carrier does reduce the infrared signal when aimed away from an observer but opens the design to the loss of control surfaces when needed, such as in an atmosphere. The vessel's lack of a separate transit drive also requires a reconfiguring of crew furnishings, similar to the ''[[Nagumo]]'' and ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> | Cousin to the original ''[[Leopard]]'' class [[DropShip]], the '''''Leopard CV''''' is the most common fighter carrier in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Designed 50 years after the standard ''Leopard'', advances in curved armor allowed the designers to create a more aerodynamic craft, though they left the internal systems nearly unchanged. The signature tail of the aerospace carrier does reduce the infrared signal when aimed away from an observer but opens the design to the loss of control surfaces when needed, such as in an atmosphere. The vessel's lack of a separate transit drive also requires a reconfiguring of crew furnishings, similar to the ''[[Nagumo]]'' and ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> | ||
| − | The crew and passengers of a ''Leopard CV'' can enjoy small though single occupancy rooms, a rarity aboard a combat DropShip. | + | The crew and passengers of a ''Leopard CV'' can enjoy small though single occupancy rooms, a rarity aboard a combat DropShip. A roomy lounge and exercise facility are likewise enjoyed by few other classes. However, due to its lack of significant cargo space, the vessel is not intended for long-term habitation; instead, the transported crew would require continuous support from the mother [[JumpShip]], until the time for system transit. Carrying a standard squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], the vessel is the means by which an assault (or raiding) force can transport the aerospace support to the scene of battle from the jump point, providing dedicated refueling, rearming, and maintenance requirements. Like its relative, there are plenty of parts, both still in production or available as salvage and surplus, to keep the ''Leopard CV'' strongly active.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. It has three [[LRM|long range missile]] racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPCs]], five [[ | + | The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. It has three [[LRM|long range missile]] racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPCs]], five [[Large Lasers]], and seven [[medium lasers]], which give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out. The CV can often be found at the forefront of any attack, alongside attack DropShips such as the ''[[Avenger]]''.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | Six aerospace fighters, in 3 bays, each with 2 launch doors. This allows the quick launching and recovery of the aerospace fighters carried therein, with the small 87-ton cargo bay utilized through one of the fighter doors.<ref name=TRO3057r14/> | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | ; ''Leopard'' (3054) : In 3054, [[Irian | + | ; ''Leopard'' (3054) : In 3054, [[Irian Technologies]] began producing an upgraded ''Leopard CV'' at [[Clipperton]], a fact that garnered the attention of both Capellan and Word of Blake military members. Fererated-Boeing and Bowie Industries were expected to produce the upgraded variant sometime in the later half of the 3050s. The PPCs and Large Lasers have both been replaced by extended-range models, while the medium lasers have been upgraded with [[medium pulse laser|pulse technology]]. BV (1.0) = 3,217<ref name=TRO3057r14/> BV (2.0) = 3,376 |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||