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Line 3: | name = ''Sparrowhawk'' | name = ''Sparrowhawk'' | manufacturer = [[Warner Incorporated]] | manufacturer = [[Warner Incorporated]] − ---- + ----[[Jalastar Aerospace]] − [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | model = SPR-H5 | model = SPR-H5 | Class = Light aerospace fighter | Class = Light aerospace fighter | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Cost = 1,740,870 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> + | Cost = 1,740,870 C-bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> | production year = 2520 | production year = 2520 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2992/sparrowhawk-spr-h5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2992/sparrowhawk-spr-h5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 15:
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Line 26: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Sparrowhawk''''' was designed and debuted in [[2520]] as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The ''Sparrowhawk'' also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the [[Federated Suns]] appropriated the fighter's factories on [[Quentin]], and continued producing the fighter until a [[Draconis Combine]] attack on the facility destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout 3025'' p. 152</ref> + The '''''Sparrowhawk''''' was designed and debuted in [[2520]] as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The ''Sparrowhawk'' also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the [[Federated Suns]] appropriated the fighter's factories on [[Quentin]], and continued producing the fighter until a [[Draconis Combine]] attack on the facility destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout 3025'' p. 152</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 34:
Line 32: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; SPR-H5K : This Kuritan variant, introduced in [[3018]], removes both [[medium laser]]s and replaces them with another four [[small laser]]s mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 43</ref> + *;SPR-H5K : This Kuritan variant, introduced in [[3018]], removes both [[medium laser]]s and replaces them with another four [[small laser]]s mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 43</ref> − *; SPR-6D : Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 729 + *;SPR-6D : Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 729 − *; SPR-7D : This variant was developed during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The [[medium laser]]s in the nose are upgraded to [[medium pulse laser]]s while the [[small laser]]s in the wings were replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. The 10 [[single heat sink]]s have also been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s for better heat management. BV (1.0) = 945<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> + *;SPR-7D : This variant was developed during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The [[medium laser]]s in the nose are upgraded to [[medium pulse laser]]s while the [[small laser]]s in the wings were replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. The 10 [[single heat sink]]s have also been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s for better heat management. BV (1.0) = 945<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> − *; SPR-7Dr : This [[3130]] refit removes the [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s of the SPR-7D. In their place are two nose-mounted [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 204</ref> + *;SPR-7Dr : This [[3130]] refit removes the [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s of the SPR-7D. In their place are two nose-mounted [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 204</ref> − *; SPR-8H : This Davion variant, introduced in [[2906]], replaces both [[medium laser]]s and one [[small laser]] with one [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack and ammunition. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen rarely in the [[Capellan March Militia]]. BV (1.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 45</ref>, BV (2.0) = 466 + *;SPR-8H : This Davion variant, introduced in [[2906]], replaces both [[medium laser]]s and one [[small laser]] with one [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack and ammunition. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen rarely in the [[Capellan March Militia]]. BV (1.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 45</ref>, BV (2.0) = 466 − *; SPR-DH : This variant of the ''Sparrowhawk'' was developed by the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3076]] and manufactured by [[Kukk Transportation Industries]]. Carrying a [[primitive engine]] and [[primitive cockpit]], the SPR-DH is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. Compared to the SPR-H5, the SDR-DH carries only a little more than half the armor protection. For all these faults however, the SPR-DH is popular with mercenary forces and militia units in the Outworlds Alliance. BV (2.0) = 486<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 13</ref> + *;SPR-DH : This variant of the ''Sparrowhawk'' was developed by the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3076]] and manufactured by [[Kukk Transportation Industries]]. Carrying a [[primitive engine]] and [[primitive cockpit]], the SPR-DH is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. Compared to the SPR-H5, the SDR-DH carries only a little more than half the armor protection. For all these faults however, the SPR-DH is popular with mercenary forces and militia units in the Outworlds Alliance. BV (2.0) = 486<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 13</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Sparrowhawk'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. + * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Sparrowhawk'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sperber'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPR-B5'''. * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sperber'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPR-B5'''. Line 75:
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| name = ''Sparrowhawk'' | | name = ''Sparrowhawk'' | ||
| manufacturer = [[Warner Incorporated]] | | manufacturer = [[Warner Incorporated]] | ||
| − | ---- | + | ----[[Jalastar Aerospace]] |
| − | [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | ||
| model = SPR-H5 | | model = SPR-H5 | ||
| Class = Light aerospace fighter | | Class = Light aerospace fighter | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 1,740,870 | + | | Cost = 1,740,870 C-bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
| production year = 2520 | | production year = 2520 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2992/sparrowhawk-spr-h5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2992/sparrowhawk-spr-h5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| frame = [[StarTech Mod II]] | | frame = [[StarTech Mod II]] | ||
| power plant = [[Warner 240J]] | | power plant = [[Warner 240J]] | ||
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| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Sparrowhawk''''' was designed and debuted in [[2520]] as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The ''Sparrowhawk'' also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the [[Federated Suns]] appropriated the fighter's factories on [[Quentin]], and continued producing the fighter until a [[Draconis Combine]] attack on the facility destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout 3025'' p. 152</ref> | + | The '''''Sparrowhawk''''' was designed and debuted in [[2520]] as a fighter escort for larger attack craft such as heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, assault [[DropShip]]s, and other larger craft. The high rate of thrust also allows it to be a superb first-response unit. The ''Sparrowhawk'' also has a unique armor ejection system installed, so that the pilot may manually release damaged damaged armor plates if they would hinder atmospheric reentry. The [[Rander 100]] communications system is considered one of the most reliable in any fighter. After the Star League fell, the [[Federated Suns]] appropriated the fighter's factories on [[Quentin]], and continued producing the fighter until a [[Draconis Combine]] attack on the facility destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout 3025'' p. 152</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; SPR-H5K : This Kuritan variant, introduced in [[3018]], removes both [[medium laser]]s and replaces them with another four [[small laser]]s mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 43</ref> | + | *;SPR-H5K : This Kuritan variant, introduced in [[3018]], removes both [[medium laser]]s and replaces them with another four [[small laser]]s mounted in the nose & fuselage. This increases the rate of fire, but the targeting system, which was not matched, can be easily overtaxed. BV (1.0) = 505, BV (1.0) = 505<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 43</ref> |
| − | *; SPR-6D : Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 729 | + | *;SPR-6D : Introduced in [[3051]], this [[Star League]]-quality variant swaps each of the original lasers with pulse versions, increasing its combat capability by over seven percent. BV (1.0) = 680<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 44</ref>, BV (2.0) = 729 |
| − | *; SPR-7D : This variant was developed during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The [[medium laser]]s in the nose are upgraded to [[medium pulse laser]]s while the [[small laser]]s in the wings were replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. The 10 [[single heat sink]]s have also been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s for better heat management. BV (1.0) = 945<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> | + | *;SPR-7D : This variant was developed during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The [[medium laser]]s in the nose are upgraded to [[medium pulse laser]]s while the [[small laser]]s in the wings were replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. The 10 [[single heat sink]]s have also been upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s for better heat management. BV (1.0) = 945<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
| − | *; SPR-7Dr : This [[3130]] refit removes the [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s of the SPR-7D. In their place are two nose-mounted [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 204</ref> | + | *;SPR-7Dr : This [[3130]] refit removes the [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s of the SPR-7D. In their place are two nose-mounted [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and an [[ER small laser]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 204</ref> |
| − | *; SPR-8H : This Davion variant, introduced in [[2906]], replaces both [[medium laser]]s and one [[small laser]] with one [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack and ammunition. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen rarely in the [[Capellan March Militia]]. BV (1.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 45</ref>, BV (2.0) = 466 | + | *;SPR-8H : This Davion variant, introduced in [[2906]], replaces both [[medium laser]]s and one [[small laser]] with one [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack and ammunition. Due to its unpopularity, it is only seen rarely in the [[Capellan March Militia]]. BV (1.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 45</ref>, BV (2.0) = 466 |
| − | *; SPR-DH : This variant of the ''Sparrowhawk'' was developed by the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3076]] and manufactured by [[Kukk Transportation Industries]]. Carrying a [[primitive engine]] and [[primitive cockpit]], the SPR-DH is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. Compared to the SPR-H5, the SDR-DH carries only a little more than half the armor protection. For all these faults however, the SPR-DH is popular with mercenary forces and militia units in the Outworlds Alliance. BV (2.0) = 486<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 13</ref> | + | *;SPR-DH : This variant of the ''Sparrowhawk'' was developed by the [[Outworlds Alliance]] in [[3076]] and manufactured by [[Kukk Transportation Industries]]. Carrying a [[primitive engine]] and [[primitive cockpit]], the SPR-DH is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. Compared to the SPR-H5, the SDR-DH carries only a little more than half the armor protection. For all these faults however, the SPR-DH is popular with mercenary forces and militia units in the Outworlds Alliance. BV (2.0) = 486<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 13</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [ | + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Sparrowhawk'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. |
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sperber'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPR-B5'''. | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sperber'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPR-B5'''. | ||
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