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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A medium [[aerospace fighter]] mostly used by the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Shilone''''' has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint | + | A medium [[aerospace fighter]] mostly used by the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Shilone''''' has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint resulting in several fatal crashes, however all models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since. An interesting point of design, pilots enter and exit through an access hatch on the fighter's belly.<ref>''Hearts of Chaos'', ch. 16</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The SL-17 ''Shilone'' mounts a [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-20]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 10]] [[large laser]] in the nose | + | The SL-17 ''Shilone'' mounts a [[LRM-20#Shigunga|Shigunga]] [[LRM-20]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 10]] [[large laser]] in the nose, supported by two [[Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[medium laser]]s in the wings for closer ranges and finishing weakened targets. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the ''Shilone'', a rear-facing [[SRM-4#Thornbush|NCK "Thornbush"]] [[SRM-4]] launcher can dispatch the pursuer. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;SL-17X : A [[Jihad]]-era experimental refit by [[Pablito Reynolds]], this variant has been equipped with 10.5 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. Its principal weapon is an [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]] with three tons of ammunition and, while it retains the original 17R's [[large laser]], a pair of Clan [[ER medium laser]]s have fitted on each wing. In addition to the additional armor, the fighter has been given a pair of rear-mounted [[chaff pod]]s. 10 [[double heat sinks]] are installed to handle new heat curve. BV (2.0) = 1,917<ref>''SL-17X Shilone'', pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.</ref> | *;SL-17X : A [[Jihad]]-era experimental refit by [[Pablito Reynolds]], this variant has been equipped with 10.5 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. Its principal weapon is an [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]] with three tons of ammunition and, while it retains the original 17R's [[large laser]], a pair of Clan [[ER medium laser]]s have fitted on each wing. In addition to the additional armor, the fighter has been given a pair of rear-mounted [[chaff pod]]s. 10 [[double heat sinks]] are installed to handle new heat curve. BV (2.0) = 1,917<ref>''SL-17X Shilone'', pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.</ref> | ||
| − | *;SL-18 : This [[Jihad]] variant replaces the armor with [[ferro-aluminum]], and upgrades the lasers to ER models. An [[XL engine]] is substituted for lighter weight, and | + | *;SL-18 : This [[Jihad]] variant replaces the armor with [[ferro-aluminum]], and upgrades the lasers to ER models. An [[XL engine]] is substituted for lighter weight, and replaces the original missile launchers with three [[MML-7]]s in the nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 276</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 10 August 2022
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| Shilone | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Wakazashi Enterprises |
| Production Year | 2796[1] |
| Model | SL-17 |
| Class | Medium aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 3,399,045 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Frame | Wakazashi III |
| Power Plant | Shinobi 260 |
| Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Duoteck 100 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | RCA Instatrac Mark XI |
| Heat Sinks | 20 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,149[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,266 |
Contents
Description
A medium aerospace fighter mostly used by the Draconis Combine, the Shilone has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint resulting in several fatal crashes, however all models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since. An interesting point of design, pilots enter and exit through an access hatch on the fighter's belly.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
The SL-17 Shilone mounts a Shigunga LRM-20 and a Diverse Optics Type 10 large laser in the nose, supported by two Diverse Optics Type 20 medium lasers in the wings for closer ranges and finishing weakened targets. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the Shilone, a rear-facing NCK "Thornbush" SRM-4 launcher can dispatch the pursuer.
Variants
- SL-17AC
- The most notable variant replaces the nose-mounted LRM-20 rack and a single heat sink with a pair of AC/2s, with a total ammo loadout of 45 rounds. This allows the Shilone to fight at increased range, surprising the enemy and staying out of harm's way.
BV (1.0) = 1,016 [6][7], BV (2.0) = 972
- SL-17R
- This simple upgrade of the SL-17 replaces the single heat sinks with double strength versions[8]. BV (1.0) = 1,214[9][10], BV (2.0) = 1,230
- SL-17X
- A Jihad-era experimental refit by Pablito Reynolds, this variant has been equipped with 10.5 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. Its principal weapon is an improved heavy Gauss rifle with three tons of ammunition and, while it retains the original 17R's large laser, a pair of Clan ER medium lasers have fitted on each wing. In addition to the additional armor, the fighter has been given a pair of rear-mounted chaff pods. 10 double heat sinks are installed to handle new heat curve. BV (2.0) = 1,917[11]
- SL-18
- This Jihad variant replaces the armor with ferro-aluminum, and upgrades the lasers to ER models. An XL engine is substituted for lighter weight, and replaces the original missile launchers with three MML-7s in the nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037[12]
Gallery
Original SL-17 Shilone from TRO:3025
SL-17 Shilone from TRO:3025 Revised
Notable Pilots
- Tyra Miraborg: A pilot of the Free Rasalhague Republic, Tyra Miraborg flew her Shilone on her fateful mission against the Clans in 3050 over Radstadt, when she crashed her fighter into the bridge of the Clan Wolf flagship Dire Wolf, killing ilKhan Leo Showers at the cost of her own life. [13]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Shilone
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 273
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 273
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 116
- ↑ Hearts of Chaos, ch. 16
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 274
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 117
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 68
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 275
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 118
- ↑ SL-17X Shilone, pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 276
- ↑ Lethal Heritage, p.[citation needed]