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| Class = Medium | | Class = Medium | ||
| Tech Base = Star League | | Tech Base = Star League | ||
| + | | Cost = 3,246,490<ref>''Compat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | ||
| Introduced = [[2717]] | | Introduced = [[2717]] | ||
| mass = 60 | | mass = 60 | ||
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| tracking & targeting system = Ringo Plant 88 | | tracking & targeting system = Ringo Plant 88 | ||
| heat sinks = 14 | | heat sinks = 14 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,160<ref>''Compat Operations'', p. 107</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 1,436 | | BV (2.0) = 1,436 | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *GTHA-100 - The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. BV (2.0) = 1,381 | + | *'''GTHA-100''' - The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. BV (2.0) = 1,381 |
| − | *GTHA-300 - The 300 Series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters. This series was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,542 | + | *'''GTHA-300''' - The 300 Series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters. This series was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,542 |
| − | *GTHA-500b - The b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with '''[[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]]''' commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to twelve [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], and replacing the PPC with a [[Large Pulse Laser]]. The LRMs are also slaved to [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (2.0) = 1,527 | + | *'''GTHA-500b''' - The b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with '''[[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]]''' commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to twelve [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], and replacing the PPC with a [[Large Pulse Laser]]. The LRMs are also slaved to [[Artemis IV FCS]]. BV (2.0) = 1,527 |
| − | *GTHA-600 - Jihad Era variant of the Gotha. In nose of the craft is [[Snub-Nose PPC]], with two [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]]. Pair of [[SRM-6]] & [[Small Laser]] are mounted into each wing. Pair of Medium Lasers are mounted facing aft. Engine thrust improved and 14 [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]] replace the standard Single Sinks. The craft carries 30 rounds of ammo for its SRM launchers. BV (2.0) = 1,549 | + | *'''GTHA-600''' - Jihad Era variant of the Gotha. In nose of the craft is [[Snub-Nose PPC]], with two [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]]. Pair of [[SRM-6]] & [[Small Laser]] are mounted into each wing. Pair of Medium Lasers are mounted facing aft. Engine thrust improved and 14 [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]] replace the standard Single Sinks. The craft carries 30 rounds of ammo for its SRM launchers. BV (2.0) = 1,549 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 2750]] | + | <references /> |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | + | *''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 183 |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3057]] | + | *''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169 |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3075]] | + | |
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]] | + | ==Bibliography== |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]] | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 26 May 2010
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| Gotha | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New Age Systems Incorporated |
| Model | GTHA-500 |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 3,246,490[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Frame | Saroyan 2.5 |
| Power Plant | Piker 180 |
| Fuel | 6 tons |
| Armament |
1 x PPC |
| Communications System | COMSTAT 500 ATM |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ringo Plant 88 |
| Heat Sinks | 14 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,160[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,436 |
Description
A finely honed balance between combat ability, manveroability and ease of repair, the Gotha AeroSpace Fighter became a mainstay of the SLDF forces.
In 2654, New Age Systems were able to secure the services of five of the greatest fighter pilots and most skilled fighter combat-repair technicians in the Star League Defense Force at the time to assist in a development of a new medium weight fighter. By the end of the three-year study, the engineers at New Age Systems had produced three prototypes of the Gotha which attempted to balance the influences and opinions of the pilots and technicans, of which the 500 series proved the most successful.
While at the slower end of the medium weight class, the sleek fighter carries thirteen tons of CarbonDale IV Ferro-Aluminum armor, giving Gotha significant protection. The use of well known and regarded equipment earned top marks from technicians assigned to fighter, save the tendency of targeting and tracking system to jam other systems on the craft for a few seconds when initialized at full power and range.
Armament
Based on extensive pilot contributions, the Gotha features a balanced mix of long and medium range weaponry. At long ranges, the Gotha uses a pair of the well-regarded and utterly foolproof Holly LRM-15 missile racks, one mounted in each wing and drawing from a single ton of reloads, supported by a nose-mounted Starcutter PPC, fitted with a sliding safety/re-entry hatch to protect the weapon during landing. The supporting close range firepower consists of lasers produced by a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Age Systems, with two wing-mounted Allied Technologies Model 1 Small Lasers and four Allied Technologies Model 2 Medium Lasers, two forward facing in the nose and two fixed aft to discourage any enemy fighter from approaching behind.
Variants
- GTHA-100 - The 100 series prototype saw trials in Marik space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. BV (2.0) = 1,381
- GTHA-300 - The 300 Series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters. This series was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,542
- GTHA-500b - The b variant of the GTHA-500 Gotha, deployed exclusively with SLDF Royal commands, upgrades the Gotha by switching to twelve Double Heat Sinks, and replacing the PPC with a Large Pulse Laser. The LRMs are also slaved to Artemis IV FCS. BV (2.0) = 1,527
- GTHA-600 - Jihad Era variant of the Gotha. In nose of the craft is Snub-Nose PPC, with two ER Medium Lasers. Pair of SRM-6 & Small Laser are mounted into each wing. Pair of Medium Lasers are mounted facing aft. Engine thrust improved and 14 Double Heat Sinks replace the standard Single Sinks. The craft carries 30 rounds of ammo for its SRM launchers. BV (2.0) = 1,549
References
- Technical Readout: 3057, p. 183
- Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169