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| comsys = [[Datacom 100]] | | comsys = [[Datacom 100]] | ||
| T&T = Tarmac Quasar V | | T&T = Tarmac Quasar V | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 194.4 | | speed = 194.4 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = 2 x [[medium laser]] | + | | armament = 2 x [[medium laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 340{{cn}} | | BV (1.0) = 340{{cn}} | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 345<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 345<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 150–151: "Ripper VTOL Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 163</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed to fulfill the [[Star League]]'s requirement for a quick response [[VTOL]] aircraft that could carry a [[squad]] of [[infantry]] and their equipment, the '''Ripper''' normally carries elite infantry or [[Jump Infantry]] that need quick deployment or retrieval.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. | + | Developed to fulfill the [[Star League]]'s requirement for a quick response [[VTOL]] aircraft that could carry a [[squad]] of [[infantry]] and their equipment, the '''Ripper''' normally carries elite infantry or [[Jump Infantry]] that need quick deployment or retrieval.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 86–87: "Ripper VTOL Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 190–191: "Ripper VTOL Profile"</ref> |
| − | The Ripper, built from proven components for maximum reliability, uses a [[fusion engine]] to give the vehicle a significant range, as well as a high top speed, so much that the infantry compartment is equipped with special acceleration couches to handle the strain of a high speed combat insertion. While the Ripper is heavily armored for a transport VTOL, carrying one and a half tons of Aldis Heavy [[ferro-fibrous]] plating to survive the high G maneuvers that are the hallmark of the craft, a [[small laser]] or even a well-equipped infantry squad can down the vehicle in short order.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> | + | The Ripper, built from proven components for maximum reliability, uses a [[fusion engine]] to give the vehicle a significant range, as well as a high top speed, so much so that the infantry compartment is equipped with special acceleration couches to handle the strain of a high speed combat insertion. While the Ripper is heavily armored for a transport VTOL, carrying one and a half tons of Aldis Heavy [[ferro-fibrous]] plating to survive the high G maneuvers that are the hallmark of the craft, a [[small laser]] or even a well-equipped infantry squad can down the vehicle in short order.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
| − | While [[Aldis Industries]]' | + | While [[Aldis Industries]]' [[Terra]]n-based VTOL production lines were destroyed during [[Operation Liberation]], [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion|Cal-Boeing]] was able to secure a copy of the plans and reintroduce the design during the [[Third Succession War]]. Save for the [[Free Worlds League]], all the other [[Successor State]]s have purchased large numbers of the Ripper.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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Due to the large volume and variety of buyers, there are a great number of Ripper variations in existence. The most common/notable are: | Due to the large volume and variety of buyers, there are a great number of Ripper variations in existence. The most common/notable are: | ||
| − | *;ERML : A simple modification, switching the standard lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s, boosting range. BV (2.0)= 432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 164</ref> | + | *;ERML : A simple modification, switching the standard lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s, boosting range. BV (2.0) = 432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 164</ref> |
| − | *;MG / SPL : Targeted to combat the most common threat to the Ripper, many buyers replace the medium lasers with either 2 [[Small Pulse Laser]]s or 2 [[Machine Gun]]s, for increased anti-infantry ability. BV (2.0)= 125 (MG)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 167</ref> | + | *;MG / SPL : Targeted to combat the most common threat to the Ripper, many buyers replace the medium lasers with either 2 [[Small Pulse Laser]]s or 2 [[Machine Gun]]s, for increased anti-infantry ability. BV (2.0) = 125 (MG),<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 167</ref> 160 (SPL)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 168</ref> |
| − | *; Light PPC (Kurita) : Produced per the request of the [[Draconis Combine]], Cal-Boeing added an [[XL engine]] so the medium lasers could be replaced with a [[ | + | *; Light PPC (Kurita) : Produced per the request of the [[Draconis Combine]], Cal-Boeing added an [[XL engine]] so the medium lasers could be replaced with a [[light PPC]] and extra [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] plating could be carried. BV (2.0) = 371<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 166</ref> |
| − | *; Infantry (Lyran) : Produced for the [[LAAF]] as a [[battle armor]] platoon carrier, even with an XL engine the extra weight required limits the craft to a single Small Pulse Laser and one ton of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0)= 108<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 165</ref> | + | *; Infantry (Lyran) : Produced for the [[LAAF]] as a [[battle armor]] platoon carrier, even with an XL engine the extra weight required limits the craft to a single Small Pulse Laser and one ton of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 108<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 165</ref> |
| − | *;Royal : The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]] replaced both standard mediums with a single [[ | + | *;Royal : The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]] replaced both standard mediums with a single [[medium pulse laser]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 228<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 136</ref> or 255<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 6</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Ripper TRO2750.jpg|Original ''Ripper'' from ''[[Technical Readout 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | + | File:Ripper TRO2750.jpg|Original ''Ripper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' |
File:3050U Ripper.jpg|Upgraded ''Ripper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | File:3050U Ripper.jpg|Upgraded ''Ripper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 22:06, 22 September 2022
- This article is about the VTOL aircraft. For the Vincent-class WarShip, see Ripper (Individual Vincent-class WarShip).
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| Ripper | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Aldis Industries, Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion |
| Production Year | 2680[1] |
| Mission | Troop Transport |
| Type | VTOL |
| Cost | 268,889 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 10 |
| Armor | Aldis Heavy ferro-fibrous |
| Engine | Omni 70 fusion engine |
| Speed | 194.4 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Datacom 100 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Tarmac Quasar V |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
2 x medium laser |
| BV (1.0) | 340[citation needed] |
| BV (2.0) | 345[2][3] |
Description
Developed to fulfill the Star League's requirement for a quick response VTOL aircraft that could carry a squad of infantry and their equipment, the Ripper normally carries elite infantry or Jump Infantry that need quick deployment or retrieval.[2][4][5]
The Ripper, built from proven components for maximum reliability, uses a fusion engine to give the vehicle a significant range, as well as a high top speed, so much so that the infantry compartment is equipped with special acceleration couches to handle the strain of a high speed combat insertion. While the Ripper is heavily armored for a transport VTOL, carrying one and a half tons of Aldis Heavy ferro-fibrous plating to survive the high G maneuvers that are the hallmark of the craft, a small laser or even a well-equipped infantry squad can down the vehicle in short order.[2][4][5]
While Aldis Industries' Terran-based VTOL production lines were destroyed during Operation Liberation, Cal-Boeing was able to secure a copy of the plans and reintroduce the design during the Third Succession War. Save for the Free Worlds League, all the other Successor States have purchased large numbers of the Ripper.[2][4][5]
Weapons and Equipment
The Ripper is armed with two nose-mounted Omicron 950 medium lasers. The weapons are used more to intimidate than to strike an enemy, the pilot firing the twin lasers around the fringes of the vehicle's intended landing zone and then as they fly off to convince an unprepared foe to steer clear.[2][4][5]
Variants
Due to the large volume and variety of buyers, there are a great number of Ripper variations in existence. The most common/notable are:
- ERML
- A simple modification, switching the standard lasers for ER medium lasers, boosting range. BV (2.0) = 432[6]
- MG / SPL
- Targeted to combat the most common threat to the Ripper, many buyers replace the medium lasers with either 2 Small Pulse Lasers or 2 Machine Guns, for increased anti-infantry ability. BV (2.0) = 125 (MG),[7] 160 (SPL)[8]
- Light PPC (Kurita)
- Produced per the request of the Draconis Combine, Cal-Boeing added an XL engine so the medium lasers could be replaced with a light PPC and extra heavy ferro-fibrous plating could be carried. BV (2.0) = 371[9]
- Infantry (Lyran)
- Produced for the LAAF as a battle armor platoon carrier, even with an XL engine the extra weight required limits the craft to a single Small Pulse Laser and one ton of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 108[10]
- Royal
- The upgraded model used by the SLDF Royal units replaced both standard mediums with a single medium pulse laser.[11] BV (2.0) = 228[12] or 255[13]
Gallery
Original Ripper from TRO:2750
Upgraded Ripper from TRO:3050 Upgrade
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Ripper (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 150–151: "Ripper VTOL Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 163
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 86–87: "Ripper VTOL Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 190–191: "Ripper VTOL Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 164
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 167
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 168
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 166
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 165
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 136
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 6