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| Introduced = [[2487]] | | Introduced = [[2487]] | ||
| mass = 100 tons | | mass = 100 tons | ||
| + | | structural integrity = 10<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 91</ref> | ||
| frame = Lockheed/CBM 300-TRB | | frame = Lockheed/CBM 300-TRB | ||
| power plant = Vlar 300 | | power plant = Vlar 300 | ||
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| tracking & targeting system = N&D Longreach | | tracking & targeting system = N&D Longreach | ||
| heat sinks = 25 (single) | | heat sinks = 25 (single) | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,525 | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,525 |
| − | | BV ( | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,876 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *''TRB-D36b'' - This version of the ''Thunderbird'' mounted an [[ER Large Laser]], [[Gauss Rifle]], and Medium Laser in each wing. The nose carried an ER Large Laser and a pair of medium lasers. The D36b carried two tons of Gauss Rifle ammunition and twenty four double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,826<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 91</ref> | ||
*''TRB-D46'' - Originally introduced toward the end of the [[Star League era]] for the LCAF and [[SLDF]] before finally being reintroduced in [[3055]], the D46 replaces the large lasers with [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]] and swaps the LRM-20s for [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-15]]s. [[Double Heat Sink]]s allows the D46 to fire more frequently, while an extra ton of fuel and five more tons of armor allows the D46 to stay in the fight longer. | *''TRB-D46'' - Originally introduced toward the end of the [[Star League era]] for the LCAF and [[SLDF]] before finally being reintroduced in [[3055]], the D46 replaces the large lasers with [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]] and swaps the LRM-20s for [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-15]]s. [[Double Heat Sink]]s allows the D46 to fire more frequently, while an extra ton of fuel and five more tons of armor allows the D46 to stay in the fight longer. | ||
| − | *''TRB-D50'' - A variant developed by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], the D50 switches the standard armor to [[Ferro-Aluminum]] and drops the LRMs in favor of a second medium laser on each wing, while the nose medium is traded for [[AC/10]] and two tons of ammunition, the | + | *''TRB-D50'' - A variant developed by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], the D50 switches the standard armor to [[Ferro-Aluminum]] and drops the LRMs in favor of a second medium laser on each wing, while the nose medium is traded for [[AC/10]] and two tons of ammunition, the additional weight save devoted to nine more standard heat sinks and an extra ton and half of armor. |
*''TRB-D56'' - Developed by Lockheed/CBM in [[3074]] from the D46, the D56 is a heavy fighter/[[DropShip]] hunter which uses an [[XL Engine]], seventeen tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor and twenty double heat sinks. The D56 is armed with a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[Ultra AC/10]] in the nose and twin tail-mounted [[ER Small Laser]]s in its tail, backed up by Artemis enhanced LRM-20s and wing mounted [[ER Medium Laser]]s. | *''TRB-D56'' - Developed by Lockheed/CBM in [[3074]] from the D46, the D56 is a heavy fighter/[[DropShip]] hunter which uses an [[XL Engine]], seventeen tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor and twenty double heat sinks. The D56 is armed with a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[Ultra AC/10]] in the nose and twin tail-mounted [[ER Small Laser]]s in its tail, backed up by Artemis enhanced LRM-20s and wing mounted [[ER Medium Laser]]s. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The ''Thunderbird'' was introduced in the [[AeroTech]] as one of the six original designs, with no model number, release date, or 'fluff.' [[Randall Bills]], the [[FanPro]] BattleTech Line Developer, provided a few more details (era, model number) in the official file released with [[HeavyMetal Aero]]. The Thunderbird was finally detailed at length in Technical Readout 3075, pg. 286-287. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * | + | *''Technical Readout: 3057'' - pg 189 |
| − | * | + | *''Technical Readout: 3075'' - pg 286-287 |
| − | * | + | *''Record Sheets: 3075'' |
| − | * | + | *''AeroTech'' |
| − | * | + | *''AeroTech 2'' |
| − | * | + | *''HeavyMetal Aero'': (file provided by [[Randall Bills]], [[FanPro]] [[BattleTech]] Line Developer) |
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[AeroTech]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[AeroTech 2]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[HeavyMetal Aero]]'' | ||
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:Heavy AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 21 May 2010
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| Thunderbird | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation |
| Model | THB-D36 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 10[1] |
| Frame | Lockheed/CBM 300-TRB |
| Power Plant | Vlar 300 |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
3 x Large Lasers |
| Communications System | Neil 6000-a |
| Tracking & Targeting System | N&D Longreach |
| Heat Sinks | 25 (single) |
| BV (1.0) | 1,525 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,876 |
Description
While sporting a large and rather unconventional look, the Thunderbird is an old standby design, one of the most common if dated heavy AeroSpace Fighters in use across the Inner Sphere.
Created in 2487 as part of an alliance between the Lockheed Corporation of Gibbs and CBM Aerospace of Donegal, the original Thunderbird was built for the LCAF as an assault fighter, well suited to air-to-ground attack and DropShip escort missions in the so-called Age of War. Despite its less than sleek look, the sturdy and dependable Thunderbird spread across the Star League as a number of other manufacturers were able to precisely duplicate the fighter, ensuring the design survived the centuries.
Armament
Mounting a laser-intensive weapons load, the Thunderbird is well suited to both dogfighting and strafing runs. A FarFire Maxi-Rack LRM-20s in each wing is supplemented by a RAMTech 1200 Large and Maxwell Medium Laser, with further large and medium laser mounted in fighter's awkward nose. Four tons of missile reloads give the LRM launchers reasonable combat endurance, while two aft mounted medium lasers discourage pursuit.
Variants
- TRB-D36b - This version of the Thunderbird mounted an ER Large Laser, Gauss Rifle, and Medium Laser in each wing. The nose carried an ER Large Laser and a pair of medium lasers. The D36b carried two tons of Gauss Rifle ammunition and twenty four double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,826[2]
- TRB-D46 - Originally introduced toward the end of the Star League era for the LCAF and SLDF before finally being reintroduced in 3055, the D46 replaces the large lasers with extended range models and swaps the LRM-20s for Artemis IV FCS enhanced LRM-15s. Double Heat Sinks allows the D46 to fire more frequently, while an extra ton of fuel and five more tons of armor allows the D46 to stay in the fight longer.
- TRB-D50 - A variant developed by Pinard Protectorates Limited, the D50 switches the standard armor to Ferro-Aluminum and drops the LRMs in favor of a second medium laser on each wing, while the nose medium is traded for AC/10 and two tons of ammunition, the additional weight save devoted to nine more standard heat sinks and an extra ton and half of armor.
- TRB-D56 - Developed by Lockheed/CBM in 3074 from the D46, the D56 is a heavy fighter/DropShip hunter which uses an XL Engine, seventeen tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor and twenty double heat sinks. The D56 is armed with a Heavy PPC and Ultra AC/10 in the nose and twin tail-mounted ER Small Lasers in its tail, backed up by Artemis enhanced LRM-20s and wing mounted ER Medium Lasers.
Notes
The Thunderbird was introduced in the AeroTech as one of the six original designs, with no model number, release date, or 'fluff.' Randall Bills, the FanPro BattleTech Line Developer, provided a few more details (era, model number) in the official file released with HeavyMetal Aero. The Thunderbird was finally detailed at length in Technical Readout 3075, pg. 286-287.
References
- Technical Readout: 3057 - pg 189
- Technical Readout: 3075 - pg 286-287
- Record Sheets: 3075
- AeroTech
- AeroTech 2
- HeavyMetal Aero: (file provided by Randall Bills, FanPro BattleTech Line Developer)