Stork
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Stork light refueling craft | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | |
Use | Refueling |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Chassis Type (Size) | Fixed Wing |
Equipment Rating | |
Introduced | 2623 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 80 tons |
Power Plant | |
Fuel (Type/Range) | |
Armament | * 2 x SRM-4 (Forward and Aft)
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Armor | 5.5 tons |
Crew | 4 |
The Stork was a Capellan Confederation flying tanker.
Developed in a time of Capellan economical crisis, it was supposed to be a cheap way of extending fighters range. The vessel was proven to be successful in it's mission, while some of the talented crews, such as one on-board the longest serving Stork named Enola, who managed to achieve kills of unfamiliar fighters or VTOLs.
Armament & Capacities
Stork could withstand small attacks from enemies thanks to it's limited weaponry, the AMS systems, and 5.5 tons of armor focused on nose and tail of the aircraft. Fuel onboard could refill three fighters making two Storks capable of refueling a whole squadron of fighters.