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{{otheruses|the conventional fighter craft|the BattleMech design which was renamed in German products to 'Raubvogel'|Raptor}}
 
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| image = [[File:Roubvogel.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Roubvogel.jpg|191px]]
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| Name = AB-18C "Roubvogel" Aerobomber
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| Name = AB-18C "Raubvogel" Aerobomber
 
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
 
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
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| 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)
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| Equipment Rating =
 
| Cost = ???
 
| Cost = ???
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| Introduced = ????
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| Introduced = 3064<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4903/raubvogel-aerobomber-ab-18c MUL Profile of the Raubvogel Aerobomber AB-18C - Introduction Date Only]</ref>
 
| Mass = 45 Tons
 
| Mass = 45 Tons
 
| Engine (Type) = 180 Turbine
 
| Engine (Type) = 180 Turbine
 
| Fuel = 2 tons (320 points)
 
| Fuel = 2 tons (320 points)
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| Armament = [[Large Laser]], 2 x [[Streak SRM 4]], [[SRM 2]]
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| comsys = Unspecified
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| T&T = Unspecified
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| Armament = <span></span>
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* 1x [[Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[SRM 2]]
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* 2x [[Streak SRM 4]]
 
| Armor = Standard  
 
| Armor = Standard  
 
| Crew = 1
 
| Crew = 1
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| BV (1.0) = 400
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| BV (1.0) = 400<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 170 - AR-18C "Raubvogel" Aerobomber -BV1 listed.</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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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 Raubvogel 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 "Raubvogel" Aerobomber article.</ref>
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The design, continued to be made by newly merged Lockheed/CBM Corp and enjoyed wide spread use among member states of the [[Federated Commonwealth]].
 
  
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In later years, after the recovery of [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|Memory Core]], the aircraft was updated with some these recovered technologies.  The 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>
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The aerobomber weaponry includes a Large Laser and a 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.
  
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==Armament==
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Used mostly as an atmospheric support craft, many commanders fit the AB-18C with an external [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit and four one-ton laser-guided bombs for close support missions.<ref name=HHS170/>
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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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Externally, the Roubvogel can carry external mounted TAG unit and additional 4 1-ton bombs.
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==Cargo==
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In its role of providing close ground support, the AB-18C is typically fitted with an external [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and four one-ton [[Laser-Guided Bomb|laser-guided bombs]].<ref name=HHS170/>
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==Variants==
 
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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.
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*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''.
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*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 Raubvogel currently has no BattleValue 2.0 listed for it on [[Master Unit List]].
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*Originally the vehicle name was named "Roubvogel", which 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 Raubvogel, while Roubvogel is used in the main heading for the unit.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:48, 14 December 2022

This article is about the conventional fighter craft. For the BattleMech design which was renamed in German products to 'Raubvogel', see Raptor.
Roubvogel.jpg
AB-18C "Raubvogel" Aerobomber
Production information
Manufacturer Lockheed/CBM Corporation
Equipment Rating
Use Atmospheric Support Craft
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Conventional)
Cost ???
Introduced 3064[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 45 Tons
Engine (Type) 180 Turbine
Fuel 2 tons (320 points)
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Armament
Armor Standard
Crew 1
BV (1.0) 400[2]
BV (2.0) ???


Description[edit]

The AB-18C Raubvogel Aerobomber is the current incarnation of a ground-attack conventional fighter produced by the Lockheed/CBM Corporation at its Rolfston plant on Gibbs.[3] 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.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The aerobomber weaponry includes a Large Laser and a 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.

Used mostly as an atmospheric support craft, many commanders fit the AB-18C with an external TAG unit and four one-ton laser-guided bombs for close support missions.[4]

Cargo[edit]

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.[4]

Notes[edit]

  • No canon Record Sheets have been published for this craft since its publication in Handbook: House Steiner.
  • The Raubvogel currently has no BattleValue 2.0 listed for it on Master Unit List.
  • Originally the vehicle name was named "Roubvogel", which 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 Raubvogel, while Roubvogel is used in the main heading for the unit.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL Profile of the Raubvogel Aerobomber AB-18C - Introduction Date Only
  2. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 170 - AR-18C "Raubvogel" Aerobomber -BV1 listed.
  3. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 144 - Lockheed/CBM Corporation
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 170 - AR-18C "Raubvogel" Aerobomber article.

Bibliography[edit]

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