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| image = [[Image:Thrush_3025.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Thrush_3025.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Thrush | + | | name = ''Thrush'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Mujika Aerospace Technologies | + | | manufacturer = [[Mujika Aerospace Technologies]] |
| model = TR-7 | | model = TR-7 | ||
| − | | Class = Light | + | | Class = Light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 1,685,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> | + | | Cost = 1,685,156 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
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| production year = 2798 | | production year = 2798 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3201/thrush-tr-7 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3201/thrush-tr-7 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| mass = 25 tons | | mass = 25 tons | ||
| structural integrity = 12 | | structural integrity = 12 | ||
| − | | frame = Mujika Aerospace Type 12 | + | | frame = [[Mujika Aerospace Type 12]] |
| power plant = [[Rawlings 250]] | | power plant = [[Rawlings 250]] | ||
| + | | armor = [[Starshield]] | ||
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | | Fuel = 400 - 5 tons | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 3x [[Medium laser]] |
| − | |||
| communications system = [[Endicott Type 22 Master]] | | communications system = [[Endicott Type 22 Master]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Dwyerson Mark XI]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Dwyerson Mark XI]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 529<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 35</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 529<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 35</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 476 | | BV (2.0) = 476 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Nicknamed "The Frisbee" by Capellan pilots, | + | Nicknamed "The Frisbee" by [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] pilots, the TR-7 '''''Thrush''''' is a light [[aerospace fighter]] typically seen in [[House Liao]] [[DropShip]] detachments, as well as garrison forces throughout the Confederation. Forsaking armor for speed and firepower like most light aerospace fighters, the ''Thrush'' cannot easily take on larger fighters or multiple enemies, but is in its element when scouting or used as a screening force for DropShips. The major drawback of the circular wing's design is that the ''Thrush'' can enter an uncontrolled spin on entry to a planetary atmosphere, in a similar fashion to the [[Draconis Combine]]'s similarly designed ''[[Sholagar]]'' which was eventually phased out because of its unstable atmospheric flight. The craft usually can be brought back under control, but at the loss of precious seconds of maneuvering. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Thrush'' carries three Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom" [[ | + | The ''Thrush'' carries three [[Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom"]] [[medium laser]]s, more than enough firepower for scouting or screening for an already heavily armed DropShip. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;TR-5 : Otherwise identical to the TR-7, this variant | + | *; TR-5 : Otherwise identical to the TR-7, this variant upgrades to [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, adding one additional armor point per wing.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 110, "Capellan Confederation"</ref><ref>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 18</ref> |
| − | *;TR-7p : This variant removes the nose | + | *; TR-7p : This variant removes the nose mounted [[medium laser]] and upgrades the wing lasers to [[medium pulse laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 413<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 236</ref> |
| − | *;TR-8 : | + | *; TR-8 : Using newer technology, the [[single heat sink]]s are upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s, and the standard lasers replaced with [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 659<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 237</ref> |
| − | *;TR-9 : This version uses an [[XL | + | *; TR-9 : This version uses an [[XL engine]] to free enough weight for two [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and three [[ER medium laser]]s. It is protected by [[reflective armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;''Thrush'' "Nanook" : The personal fighter of a pilot known only as [[Nanook]], this ''Thrush'' was heavily modified by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] to use [[ | + | *; ''Thrush'' "Nanook" : The personal fighter of a pilot known only as [[Nanook]], this ''Thrush'' was heavily modified by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] to use [[experimental technology]]. Armed with two nose-mounted [[Clan]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a Clan [[medium pulse laser]] in each wing, Nanook's ''Thrush'' is capable of inflicting significant damage. A rear firing [[small laser]] discourages pursuers. For protection the fighter carries a [[Patchwork Armor|patchwork mix]] of [[laser reflective armor]] on the wings and [[reactive armor]] on the nose and aft fuselage. To increase the fighter's top speed, the VEST engineers equipped it with an [[XXL engine]]. BV (2.0) = 1,592<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 13</ref> |
| − | *;''Thrush'' | + | *; ''Thrush'' Maximillian : Used by the [[Maskirovka]] for high speed insertions, this ''Thrush'' variant removes the standard TR-7 engine and replaces it with a 325-rated [[XL engine]]. This allows the ''Thrush Maximillian'' to reach a top acceleration of nearly 12 gravities. It also carries an additional half-ton of armor protection, six tons of fuel, and is equipped with a one ton [[cargo bay]]. To make room for these modifications, two of the [[medium laser]]s were removed. BV (1.0) = 410<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 7</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Drossel'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''DR-7'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Thrush_3025.jpg|Original TR-7 ''Thrush'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' | ||
| + | File:Thrush TRO3025Revised.png|TR-7 ''Thrush'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Aerospace Fighters]] | + | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Aerospace Fighters]] |
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:22, 14 April 2023
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| Thrush | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mujika Aerospace Technologies |
| Production Year | 2798[1] |
| Model | TR-7 |
| Class | Light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 1,685,156 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Frame | Mujika Aerospace Type 12 |
| Power Plant | Rawlings 250 |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
| Armament |
3x Medium laser |
| Communications System | Endicott Type 22 Master |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Dwyerson Mark XI |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 529[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 476 |
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Description[edit]
Nicknamed "The Frisbee" by Capellan pilots, the TR-7 Thrush is a light aerospace fighter typically seen in House Liao DropShip detachments, as well as garrison forces throughout the Confederation. Forsaking armor for speed and firepower like most light aerospace fighters, the Thrush cannot easily take on larger fighters or multiple enemies, but is in its element when scouting or used as a screening force for DropShips. The major drawback of the circular wing's design is that the Thrush can enter an uncontrolled spin on entry to a planetary atmosphere, in a similar fashion to the Draconis Combine's similarly designed Sholagar which was eventually phased out because of its unstable atmospheric flight. The craft usually can be brought back under control, but at the loss of precious seconds of maneuvering.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Thrush carries three Kajuka Type 2 "Bright Blossom" medium lasers, more than enough firepower for scouting or screening for an already heavily armed DropShip.
Variants[edit]
- TR-5
- Otherwise identical to the TR-7, this variant upgrades to ferro-aluminum armor, adding one additional armor point per wing.[5][6]
- TR-7p
- This variant removes the nose mounted medium laser and upgrades the wing lasers to medium pulse lasers. BV (1.0) = 413[7]
- TR-8
- Using newer technology, the single heat sinks are upgraded to double heat sinks, and the standard lasers replaced with ER medium lasers. BV (1.0) = 659[8]
- TR-9
- This version uses an XL engine to free enough weight for two medium re-engineered lasers and three ER medium lasers. It is protected by reflective armor.[9]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Thrush "Nanook"
- The personal fighter of a pilot known only as Nanook, this Thrush was heavily modified by Vining Engineering and Salvage Team to use experimental technology. Armed with two nose-mounted Clan ER medium lasers and a Clan medium pulse laser in each wing, Nanook's Thrush is capable of inflicting significant damage. A rear firing small laser discourages pursuers. For protection the fighter carries a patchwork mix of laser reflective armor on the wings and reactive armor on the nose and aft fuselage. To increase the fighter's top speed, the VEST engineers equipped it with an XXL engine. BV (2.0) = 1,592[10]
- Thrush Maximillian
- Used by the Maskirovka for high speed insertions, this Thrush variant removes the standard TR-7 engine and replaces it with a 325-rated XL engine. This allows the Thrush Maximillian to reach a top acceleration of nearly 12 gravities. It also carries an additional half-ton of armor protection, six tons of fuel, and is equipped with a one ton cargo bay. To make room for these modifications, two of the medium lasers were removed. BV (1.0) = 410[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Drossel. The model code was accordingly changed to DR-7.
Gallery[edit]
Original TR-7 Thrush from TRO:3025
TR-7 Thrush from TRO:3025 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Thrush
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 35
- ↑ Second Succession War, p. 110, "Capellan Confederation"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 18
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 236
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 237
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 7
Bibliography[edit]
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Field Report 2765: CCAF
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: Unique Fighters
- Second Succession War (sourcebook)
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Technical Readout: 3150