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| Name = AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber
 
| Name = AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber
 
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
 
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
| Use = Atmospheric Support Craft, Bombing, Artillery Spotter craft
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| Use = Atmospheric Support Craft
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Conventional)
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Conventional)
 
| Cost = ???
 
| Cost = ???
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| Engine (Type) = 180 Turbine
 
| Engine (Type) = 180 Turbine
 
| Fuel = 2 tons (320 points)
 
| Fuel = 2 tons (320 points)
| Armament = [[Large Laser]], 2 x [[Streak SRM 4]], [[SRM 2]]
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| Armament = 1 x [[Large Laser]]<br> 1 x [[SRM 2]]<br> 2 x [[Streak SRM 4]]
 
| Armor = Standard  
 
| Armor = Standard  
 
| Crew = 1
 
| Crew = 1
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Originally created by Lockheed Corporation for the Lyran Commonwealth on the world of [[Gibbs]]. Named the ''Roubvogel'', the aircraft is intended for the ground support role.
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The '''AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber''' is the current incarnation of a ground-attack [[conventional fighter]] produced by the [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]] at its Rolfston plant on [[Gibbs]].<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 144 - Lockheed/CBM Corporation</ref>  It is one of the most popular conventional bombers within the [[Lyran Alliance]] and the [[Federated Suns]] due to their former status as member-states of the [[Federated Commonwealth]].  It is typically used for close support missions.<ref name=HHS170>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 170 - AR-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber article.</ref>
The design, continued to be made by newly merged Lockheed/CBM Corp and enjoyed wide spread use among member states of the [[Federated Commonwealth]].
 
 
 
In later years, after the recovery of [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|Memory Core]], the aircraft was updated with some these recovered technologiesThe newly redesigned aircraft has been fitted with [[TAG]], which allows it to be used in either close-in support with laser guided bombs or as a artillery spotter.<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 170 - AR-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber article.</ref>
 
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The aerobomber weaponry includes a [[Large Laser]] and Two-Tube Short-Range Launcher in its nose.  In its Left and Right wings, it fitted with a single Four-Tube Streak Short-Range Launcher.  Each of the launcher has a ton of ammunition in its respective ammo store bay. 
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The aerobomber weaponry includes a Large Laser and Two-Tube Short-Range Launcher in its nose, while both wings each have a single Four-Tube Streak Short-Range Launcher.  The craft carries a ton each of regular and streak SRM missiles.<ref name=HHS170/>
 
 
Externally, the Roubvogel can carry external mounted TAG unit and additional 4 1-ton bombs.
 
  
==Variants==
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==Cargo==
The Roubvogel existed prior to recovery of the Helm Memory Core in early [[31st Century]]. However, no canon details exist for what the earlier variants may have been equipped with.
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In its role of providing close ground support, the AB-18C is typically fitted with an external [[TAG]] and four one-ton laser-guided bombs.<ref name=HHS170/>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*No canon Record Sheets have been published for this craft since its publication in Handbook: House Steiner.
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*No canon Record Sheets have been published for this craft since its publication in ''Handbook: House Steiner''.
*The name "Roubvogel" seems to be a misspelling of the German word "Raubvogel" (bird of prey). In the Handbook: House Steiner, the breakdown of the vehicle specification, the name Raubvogel is used, but not anywhere else in the book.
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*The name "Roubvogel" seems to be a misspelling of the German word "Raubvogel" (bird of prey). In ''Handbook: House Steiner'', the breakdown of the vehicle's specifications, the list of Lockheed/CBM products, and the table of contents use the name Raubgovel, while Roubvogel is used in the main heading for the unit.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 16:33, 28 March 2012

Roubvogel.jpg
AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber
Production information
Manufacturer Lockheed/CBM Corporation
Equipment Rating
Use Atmospheric Support Craft
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Conventional)
Cost ???
Introduced ????
Technical specifications
Mass 45 Tons
Engine (Type) 180 Turbine
Fuel 2 tons (320 points)
Armament 1 x Large Laser
1 x SRM 2
2 x Streak SRM 4
Armor Standard
Crew 1
BV (1.0) 400
BV (2.0) ???


Description

The AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber is the current incarnation of a ground-attack conventional fighter produced by the Lockheed/CBM Corporation at its Rolfston plant on Gibbs.[1] It is one of the most popular conventional bombers within the Lyran Alliance and the Federated Suns due to their former status as member-states of the Federated Commonwealth. It is typically used for close support missions.[2]

Armament

The aerobomber weaponry includes a Large Laser and Two-Tube Short-Range Launcher in its nose, while both wings each have a single Four-Tube Streak Short-Range Launcher. The craft carries a ton each of regular and streak SRM missiles.[2]

Cargo

In its role of providing close ground support, the AB-18C is typically fitted with an external TAG and four one-ton laser-guided bombs.[2]

Notes

  • No canon Record Sheets have been published for this craft since its publication in Handbook: House Steiner.
  • The name "Roubvogel" seems to be a misspelling of the German word "Raubvogel" (bird of prey). In Handbook: House Steiner, the breakdown of the vehicle's specifications, the list of Lockheed/CBM products, and the table of contents use the name Raubgovel, while Roubvogel is used in the main heading for the unit.

References

  1. Handbook: House Steiner, p. 144 - Lockheed/CBM Corporation
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 170 - AR-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber article.

Bibliography