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{{InfoBoxConvFighter | {{InfoBoxConvFighter | ||
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| Name = ASF-23 Protector Combat Support Fighter | | Name = ASF-23 Protector Combat Support Fighter | ||
| Manufacturer = [[United Outworlders Corporation|United Outworlders Corporation]] | | Manufacturer = [[United Outworlders Corporation|United Outworlders Corporation]] | ||
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = Ground Fire Support Aircraft |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 799,917 C-bills |
| − | | Introduced = 3019 | + | | Introduced = [[3019]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4873/protector-combat-support-fighter-asf-23 MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> |
| Mass = 50 tons | | Mass = 50 tons | ||
| − | | Engine (Type) = 250 Turbine | + | | Engine (Type) = [[250 Turbine]] |
| Fuel = 160 - 3 ton | | Fuel = 160 - 3 ton | ||
| − | | Armament = 2x [[LRM-10]] | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| − | 3x [[Machine Gun]] | + | | T&T = Unspecified |
| + | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
| + | * 2x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| Armor = Standard | | Armor = Standard | ||
| Crew = 1 | | Crew = 1 | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | The '''ASF-23 Protector''' Combat Support Fighter is an [[Outworlds Alliance]] military aircraft produced by [[United Outworlders Corporation]] in [[3019]]. The aircraft's origin is somewhat of a corporate mystery. The aircraft was the result of what it appears to be a undisclosed joint venture between [[United Outworlders Corporation]] and the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] corporation [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing|Magistracy Metals]]. Magistracy Metals produced a mechanically identical sister aircraft known as the [[MSF-42 Bluehawk]].<ref name=HB:MPS>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 200–201</ref> | ||
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| + | The aircraft has appeared in many planetary air forces in the major [[periphery]] nations, as well as in militias of periphery border worlds of the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=HB:MPS/> | ||
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| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The Protector is designed primarily for fire support of ground forces. The aircraft is equipped with a pair of 10-tubed [[Long Range Missile]] racks mounted in each wing. It also has three [[Machine Gun]]s mounted in the aircraft's nose. Two tons of ammunition have been allotted to the LRMs, while the machine guns make do with a half-ton of ammo.<ref name=HB:MPS/> | ||
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| + | The aircraft has three tons of fuel for its 250 rated Turbine Engine; the engine is considered swift. It is protected by three tons of [[standard armor]].<ref name=HB:MPS/> | ||
| − | + | ==Related Aircraft== | |
| − | Bluehawk | + | * [[MSF-42 Bluehawk]] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
[[Category:Conventional Fighters]] | [[Category:Conventional Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 4 November 2023
- This article is about the combat support fighter. For other uses, see Protector.
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| ASF-23 Protector Combat Support Fighter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | United Outworlders Corporation |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Use | Ground Fire Support Aircraft |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 799,917 C-bills |
| Introduced | 3019[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Engine (Type) | 250 Turbine |
| Fuel | 160 - 3 ton |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Standard |
| Crew | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 441 |
Description[edit]
The ASF-23 Protector Combat Support Fighter is an Outworlds Alliance military aircraft produced by United Outworlders Corporation in 3019. The aircraft's origin is somewhat of a corporate mystery. The aircraft was the result of what it appears to be a undisclosed joint venture between United Outworlders Corporation and the Magistracy of Canopus corporation Magistracy Metals. Magistracy Metals produced a mechanically identical sister aircraft known as the MSF-42 Bluehawk.[2]
The aircraft has appeared in many planetary air forces in the major periphery nations, as well as in militias of periphery border worlds of the Federated Suns and Draconis Combine.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Protector is designed primarily for fire support of ground forces. The aircraft is equipped with a pair of 10-tubed Long Range Missile racks mounted in each wing. It also has three Machine Guns mounted in the aircraft's nose. Two tons of ammunition have been allotted to the LRMs, while the machine guns make do with a half-ton of ammo.[2]
The aircraft has three tons of fuel for its 250 rated Turbine Engine; the engine is considered swift. It is protected by three tons of standard armor.[2]