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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| + | | Cost = 1,669,463 | ||
| Introduced = ??? | | Introduced = ??? | ||
| mass = 25 tons | | mass = 25 tons | ||
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| tracking & targeting system = IMB SYS 3600 | | tracking & targeting system = IMB SYS 3600 | ||
| heat sinks = 10 | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 448 | | BV (2.0) = 448 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A [[House Marik]] production of a [[Star League]] design, the ''Cheetah'' is a light support or reconnaissance ASF. With little armor, the ''Cheetah'' is designed to use speed to evade enemy defenses to complete a mission, but is at a serious disadvantage if faced with heavier aerospace fighters. The high thrust rating and speed comes at a cost of significantly high fuel consumption, limiting the ''Cheetah'' to a short range in the basic variant. | A [[House Marik]] production of a [[Star League]] design, the ''Cheetah'' is a light support or reconnaissance ASF. With little armor, the ''Cheetah'' is designed to use speed to evade enemy defenses to complete a mission, but is at a serious disadvantage if faced with heavier aerospace fighters. The high thrust rating and speed comes at a cost of significantly high fuel consumption, limiting the ''Cheetah'' to a short range in the basic variant. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the ''Cheetah-R'' strips the two [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = | + | * '''F-11''' - This upgraded variant usa a [[XL Engine]], and change the armor to [[Ferro-Aluminum]]. The lasers are changed to pulse models. BV (1.0) = 583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
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| + | * '''F-11-R''' - The reconnaissance version of the ''Cheetah-R'' strips the two [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 236<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref>, BV (2.0) = 197 | ||
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| + | * '''F-11-RR''' - Replacing the standard [[Fusion Engine]] with a GM 250-a [[XL Engine]], the upgraded ''Cheetah-R'' has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] in addition to a [[Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pg. 178</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', pg. 117</ref> BV (1.0) = 492<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref>, BV (2.0) = 448 | ||
| − | * F- | + | * '''F-12-S''' - The ''Cheetah-S'' removes the [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an [[SRM-4]] pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 329<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref>, BV (2.0) = 299 |
| − | * F- | + | * '''F-13''' - This model upgrades the lasers to extended-range models, and mounts a [[ER Medium Laser]] to each wing. The armor is changed to Ferro-Aluminum for better protection and add [[double heat sinks]] for a better cooling management. BV (1.0) = 973<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
*''[[Objective Raids]]'' | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
Revision as of 04:56, 26 May 2010
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| Cheetah | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Imstar Aerospace |
| Model | F-10 |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 1,669,463 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Frame | Imstar 10/f |
| Power Plant | GM 250-a |
| Fuel | 320 - 4 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Lassitor-3QS |
| Tracking & Targeting System | IMB SYS 3600 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| BV (1.0) | 484[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 448 |
Description
A House Marik production of a Star League design, the Cheetah is a light support or reconnaissance ASF. With little armor, the Cheetah is designed to use speed to evade enemy defenses to complete a mission, but is at a serious disadvantage if faced with heavier aerospace fighters. The high thrust rating and speed comes at a cost of significantly high fuel consumption, limiting the Cheetah to a short range in the basic variant.
Armament
Well armed for a light aerospace fighter, the F-10 Cheetah has a Starflash I Small Laser in the nose and a Starflash II Medium Laser in each wing. The lasers give the Cheetah a heavy punch for supporting other fighters or ground troops.
Variants
- F-11 - This upgraded variant usa a XL Engine, and change the armor to Ferro-Aluminum. The lasers are changed to pulse models. BV (1.0) = 583[2]
- F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the Cheetah-R strips the two Medium Lasers and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single Small Laser can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 236[3], BV (2.0) = 197
- F-11-RR - Replacing the standard Fusion Engine with a GM 250-a XL Engine, the upgraded Cheetah-R has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash Medium Lasers in addition to a Small Laser.[4][5] BV (1.0) = 492[6], BV (2.0) = 448
- F-12-S - The Cheetah-S removes the Medium Lasers and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an SRM-4 pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 329[7], BV (2.0) = 299
- F-13 - This model upgrades the lasers to extended-range models, and mounts a ER Medium Laser to each wing. The armor is changed to Ferro-Aluminum for better protection and add double heat sinks for a better cooling management. BV (1.0) = 973[8]