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| − | + | {{Otheruses|the [[AeroSpace Fighter]]|the [[BattleMech]]|Banshee (BattleMech)}} | |
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| + | | image = [[File:BSE-X2Banshee.png|250px]] | ||
| + | | name = Banshee | ||
| + | | manufacturer = [[Wangker Aerospace]] | ||
| + | | model = BSE-X2 | ||
| + | | Class = Medium | ||
| + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| + | | Cost = ?? | ||
| + | | production year = 3046 | ||
| + | | year reference = <ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'' p. 14, "BSE-X2 Banshee AeroSpace Fighter Profile"</ref> | ||
| + | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| + | | structural integrity = 5 | ||
| + | | frame = Wangker III<ref name=somerset84>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. 84</ref> | ||
| + | | power plant = 150 fusion, 250 turbine | ||
| + | | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | ||
| + | | armament = | ||
| + | * 2x [[Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | | communications system = [[Ranker 200]]<ref name=somerset84/> | ||
| + | | tracking & targeting system = [[Ranker TA 950]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | A development by [[Wangker Aerospace]] in an attempt to increase the flight time of Aerospace Fighters, the BSE-X2 '''''Banshee''''' utilized a dual-motive system, using a standard fusion engine for space operations with a second fusion-based turbine for in-atmosphere combat. While the prototype showed incredible longevity and surprisingly good handling, the sheer mass of the two engines made the fighter sluggish, capable of a mere four Gs of thrust. This, coupled with armor protection on par with craft half as heavy, would leave the ''Banshee'' a sitting duck for most other fighters. In an attempt to kill the project without damaging their careers, procurement officers in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth|AFFC]] shuffled the already-built prototypes to the edges of the [[Periphery]] for "extended testing", dooming the fighters to obscurity. This plan backfired with onset of the [[Clan Invasion]], and the prototypes were forced into action, where their flaws made them hopelessly outclassed against the Clan fighters they faced.<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
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| + | The ''Banshee'' cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the ''Banshee'' underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.<ref name=somerset84/> | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The ''Banshee'' was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the [[Cheetah]], mounting a mere two [[Medium Laser]]s as its only offensive weapons.<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | [[Katiara Kylie]] of [[1st Somerset Strikers]] fame is known to have piloted a ''Banshee''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''BSE-X2 Banshee'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| + | * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | ||
| + | * [[Illegal|Illegal (Dual engine design)]] | ||
| + | * [[Illegal|Illegal (Conventional VTOL equipment on aerospace fighter)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medium AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 23 August 2014
- This article is about the AeroSpace Fighter. For the BattleMech, see Banshee (BattleMech).
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| Banshee | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Wangker Aerospace |
| Production Year | 3046[1] |
| Model | BSE-X2 |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | ?? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 5 |
| Frame | Wangker III[2] |
| Power Plant | 150 fusion, 250 turbine |
| Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Ranker 200[2] |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ranker TA 950 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
Contents
Description
A development by Wangker Aerospace in an attempt to increase the flight time of Aerospace Fighters, the BSE-X2 Banshee utilized a dual-motive system, using a standard fusion engine for space operations with a second fusion-based turbine for in-atmosphere combat. While the prototype showed incredible longevity and surprisingly good handling, the sheer mass of the two engines made the fighter sluggish, capable of a mere four Gs of thrust. This, coupled with armor protection on par with craft half as heavy, would leave the Banshee a sitting duck for most other fighters. In an attempt to kill the project without damaging their careers, procurement officers in the AFFC shuffled the already-built prototypes to the edges of the Periphery for "extended testing", dooming the fighters to obscurity. This plan backfired with onset of the Clan Invasion, and the prototypes were forced into action, where their flaws made them hopelessly outclassed against the Clan fighters they faced.[1]
The Banshee cockpit was unique in that it contained a computer-controlled pilot seat. As the Banshee underwent various combat maneuvers, the computer would alter the seat's position to provide the pilot with relief from G forces. How well this system actually worked is unknown.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The Banshee was characterized by remarkably poor armament compared with even the Cheetah, mounting a mere two Medium Lasers as its only offensive weapons.[1]
Notable Pilots
Katiara Kylie of 1st Somerset Strikers fame is known to have piloted a Banshee.
Design Quirks
The BSE-X2 Banshee is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1]
- Atmospheric Flyer
- Illegal (Dual engine design)
- Illegal (Conventional VTOL equipment on aerospace fighter)