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| − | The ''Sai'' was created for the [[Draconis Combine]], as a new Light Aerospace Fighter to replace the againg ''[[Sholagar]]'' Light Fighter. Originally developed by defunct Mangon Aeronautics in early 3030s, the Sai, design was developed by Wakazashi Enterprises after it purchased the company take over [[3045]]. Wakazashi discovered the Sai Project and its single prototype the acquisition had | + | The ''Sai'' was created for the [[Draconis Combine]], as a new Light Aerospace Fighter to replace the againg ''[[Sholagar]]'' Light Fighter. Originally developed by defunct Mangon Aeronautics in early 3030s, the Sai, design was developed by Wakazashi Enterprises after it purchased the company take over [[3045]]. Wakazashi discovered the Sai Project and its single prototype the acquisition had produced. The project was pushed into limited production, producing over 30 fighters for field tests. However the [[Schuyler]] plant begun retooling in [[3048]], to utilize newly recovered Star League technology. The Draconis Combine High Command put the prototypes to use, deploying them against [[House Davion]] in raids. On these raids, the Sai, got test its metal against Davion's ''[[Sparrowhawk]]'' & ''[[Seydlitz]]'' designs. |
After refitting the plant, production begun for Star League enhanced version of the S-3, called S-4X. The fighter was noted for it being first in 31st Century to mount Extra-Light Fusion engine. Shortly after production begun, the [[Clan Invasion]] took place and saw Sai planet on Schuyler fall into the hand of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. | After refitting the plant, production begun for Star League enhanced version of the S-3, called S-4X. The fighter was noted for it being first in 31st Century to mount Extra-Light Fusion engine. Shortly after production begun, the [[Clan Invasion]] took place and saw Sai planet on Schuyler fall into the hand of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. | ||
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| Sai | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Wakazashi Enterprises |
| Model | S-3 |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere Standard |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Wakazashi I |
| Power Plant | Shinobi 240 |
| Armor | Shinobi Standard |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
1 x Large Laser |
| Communications System | Neil 4000 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Chichester ASR-26 |
| Heat Sinks | 14 |
| BV (1.0) | 843 |
| BV (2.0) | 959 |
Contents
Description
Development
The Sai was created for the Draconis Combine, as a new Light Aerospace Fighter to replace the againg Sholagar Light Fighter. Originally developed by defunct Mangon Aeronautics in early 3030s, the Sai, design was developed by Wakazashi Enterprises after it purchased the company take over 3045. Wakazashi discovered the Sai Project and its single prototype the acquisition had produced. The project was pushed into limited production, producing over 30 fighters for field tests. However the Schuyler plant begun retooling in 3048, to utilize newly recovered Star League technology. The Draconis Combine High Command put the prototypes to use, deploying them against House Davion in raids. On these raids, the Sai, got test its metal against Davion's Sparrowhawk & Seydlitz designs.
After refitting the plant, production begun for Star League enhanced version of the S-3, called S-4X. The fighter was noted for it being first in 31st Century to mount Extra-Light Fusion engine. Shortly after production begun, the Clan Invasion took place and saw Sai planet on Schuyler fall into the hand of Clan Smoke Jaguar.
Clans Era and Beyond
The Smoke Jaguars discovered blue prints for the Sai and upgraded the design with Clan technology designated it S-4C. It wasn't until 3059, when Operation Bulldog reclaimed the planet did Combine reclaim means to produce Sai again. However, Combine wasn't able continue product of the clan tech enhanced fighter, so engineers redesigned it into the S-4.
Armament & Capacities
The original S-3, was armed with nose mounted Diverse Optics Type 30 Large Laser. For secondary armaments, the craft has pair of Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Lasers mounted each wing. The Shinobi 240 Fusion Engine allows the aircraft to reach maximum thrust rate of 12, with 5 tons fuel. The fighter is protected by 7.5 tons of standard armor.
Variants
- S-4X - Original Star League tech enhancement of the Sai, the design included Extended Range Large Laser, with single Medium Pulse Laser mounted on each wing. The ship is protected by 8 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. The fighter features 21 single heatsinks and Extra-Light Engine version of the 240 Shinobi Fusion engine. BV (1.0 & 2.0) = 842
- S-4C - Created by the Clan Smoke Jaguar after capture of the plant during the Clan Invasion. The Sai features Clan ER PPC as its main weapon,. In place of the lasers, four Streak 4-tubed SRMs launcher split between two wings with 50 rounds. The fighter is also given 14 double heat sinks to cope with the heat. BV (2.0) = 1,762
- S-4 - Based on the C-4C after recapture of the planet from Jaguars. The S-4 virtual copy of the Clan tech based version. Main weapon mounted nose is a Inner Sphere version of the Extended Range PPC. However, the while winglet weapons are now single SRM 4 enhanced with Artemis IV Fire Control Systems, with 50 rounds for them. The Double Heat sink count is retained at 14. BV (1.0)= 1,075; BV (2.0) = 977
- S-7 - During the 3060s, the Wakazashi created the S-7 variant. Taking advange of development of new weapons. The S-7 became known as escort and used on border worlds of the combine. The nose ER PPC is swaped for pair of Extended Range Medium Lasers and winglet weapons are changed out for MRM 10 Launcher with 48 rounds of ammunition. The Fuel for the varianted was increated up to 6 tons. BV (1.0) = 1,016; BV (2.0) = 843
- S-8 - Introduced at just prior to the Jihad, the S-8 revised weapons layout. Pair of new Light PPCs are placed in nose. While each wing weapon slots are give pair of ER Medium Lasers. The fighter armor is changed out for 9 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. BV (2.0) = 952[1]
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 - S-8 Sai includes BV.