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| image = [[Image:Hydaspes.gif|191px]]
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| image = [[Image:Hydaspes.png|191px]]
| name = Hydaspes
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| name = ''Hydaspes''
 
| manufacturer = Various
 
| manufacturer = Various
| model = ???
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| model = Standard
| Class = Heavy
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| Class = Heavy aerospace fighter
 
| Tech Base = Clan
 
| Tech Base = Clan
 
| Introduced = [[2840]]
 
| Introduced = [[2840]]
| mass = 95
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| production year=2840
| frame = Type 992-35E
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4352/hydaspes-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| power plant = Aerofusion 285 [[XL Engine|XL]]
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| Cost = 16,311,656 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
| armament = 3 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 6 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s <br> 2 x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 2 x [[Streak SRM-6]]
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| mass = 95 tons
| communications system = CCC T-55
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| frame = [[Type 992-35E]]
| tracking & targeting system = CCC D5.2J
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| power plant = [[Aerofusion 285]] [[XL engine]]
| heat sinks = 23 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
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| armament =  
| BV (1.0) = 3270
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* 3x [[ER large laser]]s  
| BV (2.0) = ???
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* 6x [[Medium pulse laser]]s
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* 2x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]]
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* 2x [[Streak SRM-6]]s
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| communications system = [[CCC T-55]]
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| tracking & targeting system = [[CCC D5.2J]] with [[Artemis IV]]
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| heat sinks = 23 [[double heat sink]]s
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| BV (1.0) = 3,270<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3067-170-171>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 170-171, "Hydaspes Fighter Profile"</ref><br>3,341<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 172</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 3,701<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 299</ref>
 
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}}
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Developed as a long-range combatant, even relegated to second line status with the development of [[OmniFighter]]s the '''''Hydaspes''''' Heavy [[AeroSpace Fighter]] is one of the most deadly fighters in the [[Clan]] [[touman]]s.
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Developed as a long-range combatant, '''''Hydaspes''''' heavy [[aerospace fighter]] is one of the most deadly fighters in the [[Clan]] ''[[touman]]s'', even if it has been relegated to second-line status with the development of [[OmniFighter]]s.<ref name=TRO3067-170-171/>
  
Among the earliest fighters designed after [[Operation Klondike]], [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] mated their newly developed advances in [[laser]] technologies with an thoroughly modern airframe to produce a design in advance of anything the [[SLDF]] had made. Derived from the famous [[Star League era]] [[Garret D2j]] targeting and tracking system, the newer CCC D5.2J is designed to target foes at extreme ranges, pouring on an increasingly devastating level of firepower as it closes with the target. While relatively slow, after two centuries of service the extremely potent ''Hydaspes''' is seen across almost all Clan toumans, but its heavy use of advanced technology construction components (twenty-two and half tons of Forging II [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, twenty-three [[Double Heat Sink]]s and a 285 AeroFusion [[XL Engine]]) prevent some of the more resource poor [[Clans]] for fielding the design.
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Among the earliest fighters designed after [[Operation Klondike]], [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] mated their newly developed advances in [[laser]] technologies with a thoroughly modern airframe to produce a design in advance of anything the [[SLDF]] had made. Derived from the famous [[Star League era]] [[Garret D2j]] targeting and tracking system, the newer [[CCC D5.2J]] is designed to target foes at extreme ranges, pouring on an increasingly devastating level of firepower as it closes with the target. While relatively slow, after two centuries of service the extremely potent ''Hydaspes'' is seen across almost all Clan ''toumans''. Due to its heavy use of [[advanced technology]], including 22.5 tons of [[Forging II]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, 23 [[double heat sink]]s and a [[285 AeroFusion]] [[XL engine]], some of the more resource poor [[Clans]] have difficulties fielding the design.<ref name=TRO3067-170-171/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
Focused primarily towards savaging its targets at range, the ''Hydaspes'' is built around a trio of Series XIV [[ER Large Laser]]s, one mounted in the nose and one beside an [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced Type XV "Long Bow" [[LRM 15]] in each wing. Short ranges aren't neglected with three paired sets of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s fitted to the nose and wings, with two aft-mounted CCWP-37 Mk. 2 [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers discouraging any attacks from the rear. While four tons of LRM reloads and a single ton for the ammo-efficient [[Streak Missile Launcher]] give the missile launchers reasonable endurance, the large volume of energy weapons overstress the fighter's heat dissipation abilities.
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Focused primarily towards savaging its targets at range, the ''Hydaspes'' is built around a trio of [[Series XIV]] [[ER large laser]]s, one mounted in the nose and one beside an [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[Type XV "Long Bow"]] [[LRM-15]] in each wing. Short ranges aren't neglected, with three paired sets of [[Series PPS-XIX]] [[medium pulse laser]]s fitted to the nose and wings, with two aft-mounted [[CCWP-37 Mk. 2]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers discouraging any attacks from the rear. While four tons of LRM reloads and a single ton for the ammo-efficient [[Streak]] missile launcher give the launchers reasonable endurance, but the large volume of energy weapons overstress the fighter's heat dissipation abilities.<ref name=TRO3067-170-171/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* ''ATM'' - The sole significant variant of note mounts two [[ATM-9]] launchers and a [[Heavy Large Laser]] in each wing, two [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s in the nose all mated to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. Even with two extra double heat sinks, this variant still suffers from the same overheating issues as the primary version.
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*; ''Hydaspes'' 2 : The sole significant variant of note mounts two [[ATM-9]] launchers and a [[heavy large laser]] in each wing, as well as two [[heavy medium laser]]s in the nose all mated to an advanced [[targeting computer]]. Even with two extra [[double heat sink]]s, this variant still suffers from the same overheating issues as the primary version.<ref name=TRO3067-170-171/> BV (1.0)= 2,778<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 173</ref> BV(2.0)=3,385<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 300</ref>
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*; ''Hydaspes'' 3 : Produced by [[DS Aero Assembly Site Rho]] on [[Twycross]]. This variant of the ''Hydaspes'' trades all the weapons of the standard model for an [[ER PPC]], twin [[improved heavy large laser]]s, a quartet of [[medium pulse laser]]s, and a pair of [[LRM-20]]s with integrated [[Artemis V FCS]]. A nose-mounted [[Laser Anti-Missile System]] protects against incoming fire while 17 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor envelops the craft. To assist the 30 [[double heat sink]]s in handling the high heat output, two [[coolant pod]]s have been mounted. BV (2.0) = 2,611<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 199</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 94</ref>
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===Custom Variants===
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*; ''Hydaspes'' Algar : This version of the ''Hydaspes'' is used by [[Star Commander]] Algar of [[Clan Snow Raven]]. Based on the ''Hydaspes 2'', this variant removes the [[heavy laser]]s and replaces them with [[ER medium laser]]s to cover the front and rear arcs. The [[ATM-9]] launchers were removed and replaced with larger [[ATM-12]] systems, providing 48 missiles in a single salvo. Six tons of fuel provides enough for combat, but not so much as to be wasteful. BV (1.0) = 3,374<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 10</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Hydaspes 3'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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* [[Difficult Ejection]]
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* [[Improved Life Support]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Hydaspes.png|Original ''Hydaspes'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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Image:Hydapes-3.png|Variant ''Hydaspes 3'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
*[[Technical Readout: 3067]] - p, 170-171
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]]
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
[[Category:Clan AeroSpace Fighters]]
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[[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]]
[[Category:Heavy AeroSpace Fighters]]
 

Revision as of 10:15, 24 August 2022

Hydaspes.png
Hydaspes
Production information
Manufacturer Various
Production Year 2840[1]
Model Standard
Class Heavy aerospace fighter
Tech Base Clan
Cost 16,311,656 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 95 tons
Structural Integrity
Frame Type 992-35E
Power Plant Aerofusion 285 XL engine
Fuel
Armament
Communications System CCC T-55
Tracking & Targeting System CCC D5.2J with Artemis IV
Heat Sinks 23 double heat sinks
BV (1.0) 3,270[2][3]
3,341[4]
BV (2.0) 3,701[5]

Description

Developed as a long-range combatant, Hydaspes heavy aerospace fighter is one of the most deadly fighters in the Clan toumans, even if it has been relegated to second-line status with the development of OmniFighters.[3]

Among the earliest fighters designed after Operation Klondike, Clan Cloud Cobra mated their newly developed advances in laser technologies with a thoroughly modern airframe to produce a design in advance of anything the SLDF had made. Derived from the famous Star League era Garret D2j targeting and tracking system, the newer CCC D5.2J is designed to target foes at extreme ranges, pouring on an increasingly devastating level of firepower as it closes with the target. While relatively slow, after two centuries of service the extremely potent Hydaspes is seen across almost all Clan toumans. Due to its heavy use of advanced technology, including 22.5 tons of Forging II ferro-aluminum armor, 23 double heat sinks and a 285 AeroFusion XL engine, some of the more resource poor Clans have difficulties fielding the design.[3]

Weapons and Equipment

Focused primarily towards savaging its targets at range, the Hydaspes is built around a trio of Series XIV ER large lasers, one mounted in the nose and one beside an Artemis IV FCS-enhanced Type XV "Long Bow" LRM-15 in each wing. Short ranges aren't neglected, with three paired sets of Series PPS-XIX medium pulse lasers fitted to the nose and wings, with two aft-mounted CCWP-37 Mk. 2 Streak SRM-6 launchers discouraging any attacks from the rear. While four tons of LRM reloads and a single ton for the ammo-efficient Streak missile launcher give the launchers reasonable endurance, but the large volume of energy weapons overstress the fighter's heat dissipation abilities.[3]

Variants

Custom Variants

  • Hydaspes Algar 
    This version of the Hydaspes is used by Star Commander Algar of Clan Snow Raven. Based on the Hydaspes 2, this variant removes the heavy lasers and replaces them with ER medium lasers to cover the front and rear arcs. The ATM-9 launchers were removed and replaced with larger ATM-12 systems, providing 48 missiles in a single salvo. Six tons of fuel provides enough for combat, but not so much as to be wasteful. BV (1.0) = 3,374[10]

Design Quirks

The Hydaspes 3 variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[8]

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Hydaspes
  2. 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 109
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 170-171, "Hydaspes Fighter Profile"
  4. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 172
  5. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 299
  6. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 173
  7. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 300
  8. 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 199
  9. Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 94
  10. Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 10

Bibliography