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| manufacturer = [[Imstar Aerospace]] <br> [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref>''Objective Raids''p. 68</ref> <br> [[Wangker Aerospace]] | | manufacturer = [[Imstar Aerospace]] <br> [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref>''Objective Raids''p. 68</ref> <br> [[Wangker Aerospace]] | ||
| model = EGL-R6 | | model = EGL-R6 | ||
| − | | Class = Heavy | + | | Class = Heavy |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Introduced = 2324 | | Introduced = 2324 | ||
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| power plant = 300 | | power plant = 300 | ||
| Fuel = 400 points<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 88</ref> | | Fuel = 400 points<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 88</ref> | ||
| − | | armament = 3x [[Large laser]]s | + | | armament = |
| + | * 3x [[Large laser]]s | ||
| + | * 4x [[Medium laser]]s | ||
| communications system = [[Datacom 26]] | | communications system = [[Datacom 26]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Dynatec 990]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Dynatec 990]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 25 | + | | heat sinks = 25 [[single heat sink]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 1,309<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 129</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,309<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 129</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,467<ref name=TRO3075-264-265>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 264-265, "Eagle Fighter Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 174</ref><br>1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 96</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,467<ref name=TRO3075-264-265>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 264-265, "Eagle Fighter Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 174</ref><br>1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 96</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The first heavy aerospace fighter developed by the [[Free Worlds League]], the simple and rugged '''''Eagle''''' continues to serve as a yardstick for modern fighter designs. | + | The first heavy [[aerospace fighter]] developed by the [[Free Worlds League]], the simple and rugged '''''Eagle''''' continues to serve as a yardstick for modern fighter designs. |
| − | First developed in [[2324]], the modern ''Eagle'' first appeared in [[2601]] featuring | + | First developed in [[2324]], the modern ''Eagle'' first appeared in [[2601]] featuring 14 tons of [[BattleMech]] grade armor, a [[Vlar 300]]-rated [[fusion engine]] and a whopping 25 [[heat sink]]s. While not of the same class as [[Star League Defense Force]] designs of the same weight, the ''Eagle'' compares very favorably to those of the other [[Great House]]s.<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/> |
Unfortunately, while in widespread use across the [[Free Worlds League Military]] and militia forces, the destruction of Imstar's assembly line for the fighter [[2811]] during the [[First Succession War]] has resulted in a steady decline of the design in Marik space. The ''Eagle'' lives on in both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] thanks to the theft of the plans by spies in the employ of [[House Davion]] prior to the Imstar plant's destruction. Produced since the [[Second Succession War]], the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] most commonly used it as a second-line fighter, a role continued in the AFFS with the design specs shared with Lockheed-CBM.<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/> | Unfortunately, while in widespread use across the [[Free Worlds League Military]] and militia forces, the destruction of Imstar's assembly line for the fighter [[2811]] during the [[First Succession War]] has resulted in a steady decline of the design in Marik space. The ''Eagle'' lives on in both halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] thanks to the theft of the plans by spies in the employ of [[House Davion]] prior to the Imstar plant's destruction. Produced since the [[Second Succession War]], the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] most commonly used it as a second-line fighter, a role continued in the AFFS with the design specs shared with Lockheed-CBM.<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/> | ||
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*;EGL-R10 : Developed in [[2684]] for the ground attack role, the R10 removes the wing-mounted [[large laser]]s, replacing each with three additional [[medium laser]]s and two extra heat sinks<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/>. BV (2.0) = 1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 176</ref> | *;EGL-R10 : Developed in [[2684]] for the ground attack role, the R10 removes the wing-mounted [[large laser]]s, replacing each with three additional [[medium laser]]s and two extra heat sinks<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/>. BV (2.0) = 1,512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 176</ref> | ||
| − | *;EGL-R11 : A [[Jihad]] era retrofit produced in [[3071]], this upgrade drops the aft [[medium laser]] and | + | *;EGL-R11 : A [[Jihad]] era retrofit produced in [[3071]], this upgrade drops the aft [[medium laser]] and 10 heat sinks, but upgrades the remaining to sinks [[Double Heat Sink|double strength models]] and replaces the [[large laser]]s with a [[large pulse laser]] in each wing and an [[ER PPC]] mounted in the nose<ref name=TRO3075-264-265/>. BV (2.0) = 1,527<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 177</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 5 August 2022
- This article is about the aerospace fighter class. For other uses, see Eagle (BattleMech) and Eagle (WarShip class).
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| Eagle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Imstar Aerospace Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1] Wangker Aerospace |
| Production Year | 2501[2] |
| Model | EGL-R6 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 7[3] |
| Frame | ImStar Alpha |
| Power Plant | 300 |
| Fuel | 400 points[4] |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Datacom 26 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Dynatec 990 |
| Heat Sinks | 25 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,309[5] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,467[6][7] 1,512[8] |
Contents
Description
The first heavy aerospace fighter developed by the Free Worlds League, the simple and rugged Eagle continues to serve as a yardstick for modern fighter designs.
First developed in 2324, the modern Eagle first appeared in 2601 featuring 14 tons of BattleMech grade armor, a Vlar 300-rated fusion engine and a whopping 25 heat sinks. While not of the same class as Star League Defense Force designs of the same weight, the Eagle compares very favorably to those of the other Great Houses.[6]
Unfortunately, while in widespread use across the Free Worlds League Military and militia forces, the destruction of Imstar's assembly line for the fighter 2811 during the First Succession War has resulted in a steady decline of the design in Marik space. The Eagle lives on in both halves of the Federated Commonwealth thanks to the theft of the plans by spies in the employ of House Davion prior to the Imstar plant's destruction. Produced since the Second Succession War, the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth most commonly used it as a second-line fighter, a role continued in the AFFS with the design specs shared with Lockheed-CBM.[6]
Weapons and Equipment
Intended for roles far from established lines of supply, the Eagle carries a mix of lasers, comprising of three Magna Mk III large lasers for primary ranged fire, one per wing, and four Magna Mk II medium lasers, three mounted forward for short-ranged combat and one aft-mounted to discourage pursuit. The large volume of heat sinks carried allows the fighter to fire most of these weapons nearly constantly, and gives the Eagle excellent endurance.[6] The fighter is built in several sites which explains its wide use.
Variants
- EGL-R1
- The first Eagle produced in 2324 used a primitive cockpit, armor, and engine. Though it had the same fuel capacity and weaponry as the R6, it offered much less protection to its pilot and was slower. BV (2.0)=1,255[9]
- EGL-R4
- A common example of the earlier, more primitive Eagles developed in 2492 and still in use thanks to the tech decline of the Succession Wars, the R4 features five medium lasers, two large lasers and mounts industrial armor[6]. BV (2.0) = 1,294[10]
- EGL-R6b
- Constructed in 2765 for and exclusively distributed to Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions, this Eagle mounts a large pulse laser in the nose and each wing, along with four medium pulse lasers: two in the nose and one in each wing. To discourage pursuit, a pair of medium lasers cover the rear. BV (2.0) = 1,677[11][12]
- EGL-R9
- Intended as an anti-DropShip variant, the 2601 R9 replaces the large lasers with a pair of wing mounted Magna Hellstar PPCs and an additional heat sink[6]. BV (2.0) = 1,458[13]
- EGL-R10
- Developed in 2684 for the ground attack role, the R10 removes the wing-mounted large lasers, replacing each with three additional medium lasers and two extra heat sinks[6]. BV (2.0) = 1,512[14]
- EGL-R11
- A Jihad era retrofit produced in 3071, this upgrade drops the aft medium laser and 10 heat sinks, but upgrades the remaining to sinks double strength models and replaces the large lasers with a large pulse laser in each wing and an ER PPC mounted in the nose[6]. BV (2.0) = 1,527[15]
Notes
- The Eagle was introduced in 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.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Adler. In addition (and presumably to distinguish it from the German renamed BattleMech Adler), the model code was changed to AD-11.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Objective Raidsp. 68
- ↑ MUL online date for the Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 88
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 88
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 129
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 264-265, "Eagle Fighter Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 174
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075, p. 96
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 172
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 173
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 88
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p.161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 175
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 176
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 177