Post by Lemur, The Kool-Aid Guy on Feb 23, 2012 3:45:04 GMT -5
Official Name: ResCorp Strategic Bomber Model 113 "Comet"
Faction/Affiliation: Republic
Classification: Bomber
Stock/Custom: Stock
Dimensions-
Height: 12m
Width: 41m
Length: 45m
Manufacturer: ResCorp
Energy Source: Ion Engines (Reactors x2) and fuel cells.
Hyper drive rating: 6
Crew Necessity: 4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Systems Operator, Flight Engineer)
Armament: Up to 50,000 lbs of bombs in the internal bomb bay, with external pylons to mount additional bombs, proton torpedo launchers, or concussion missiles to provide an anti-fighter capability.
Passenger Capacity: Folding jump seat for 1
Cargo Capacity: <1 ton
Consumables: Two weeks
Hanger Facilities/Starfighter Capacity: N/A
Other: Advanced sensor suites and electronic warfare systems, stealth construction.
Statistics-
Speed: 8
Maneuverability: 5
Effectiveness vs. Starfighters: 0 (standard), 4 (When equipped with anti-fighter munitions)
Effectiveness vs. Capital Ships: 6
Armor: 3
Shielding: 6
Sensors: 7
Reliability: 4
Description/role:
The SB-113 is an interesting ship for more than one reason. The first is the curious duality of its nature, as both an atmospheric craft and a space vehicle. It moves between both roles effortlessly, engaging targets on the ground and capital ships equally well. As a result of its dual nature, they are very frequently based out of airbases on the ground equipped with runways. Though equipped with repulsors, the Comet requires distance to reach the speed required to lift more fully into the air, as its design for atmospheric operations is very much that of an airplane rather than an airspeeder.
The second major element of interest is the speed of the craft. Two ram/turbojet engines carry the Comet streaking along at 3,200 miles per hour at maximum in a standard atmosphere, while twin ion engines propel it in the vacuum of space. Both forms of propulsion are extremely fast, but it comes at a price. The armor of the craft is very thin to allow its high performance, and the shielding and electronic warfare systems are essentially the only defenses apart from speed.
Another intriguing trait of the craft are its external pylons, which provide additional options, for a price. In atmosphere they limit the maximum speed, but can be used to deploy additional bombs, or can be filled with concussion missiles for use against small craft. Apart from that option, the Comet possesses no defense against interceptors beyond speed and shielding.
One cost of the design's sheer performance is extensive maintenance requirements. Wear and tear on the engines and the airframe necessitates very frequent maintenance and regular inspections to ensure the system is safe to fly.
The layout of the ship is quite simple. Forward is the flight deck, with tandem seating for the pilot and the copilot. Behind them, facing the edges of the craft are consoles for the Systems Operator, responsible for sensors and weapons, and the Flight Engineer, responsible for the engines and performance of the ship. Behind them is a door leading to the crew quarters and a ladder leading out of the craft. The crew quarters consist of a pair of bunks on the starboard side, and refresher and a small galley unit on the port side. To the rear of that is access to the reactors in case manual repairs are needed, which would be the purview of the Flight Engineer. The fuel cells are stored in the wings themselves, immediately next to the jet engines.
In terms of doctrine, Comet-equipped bomber wings are usually based on Republic planets and on standby, ready to scramble into the sky and defend against enemy capital ships attacking or ground troops landing. However, they are capable of hyperspace travel, allowing them to operate in strike forces far afield from their home bases, and to travel from posting to posting.
The design remains ResCorp's only exclusive contract with the Republic, and unlike many of their other products, this model has not found its way into the hands of the Sith or the criminal elements of the galaxy. It is also widely considered to be their best design, with high favorability ratings given by the crew.
Faction/Affiliation: Republic
Classification: Bomber
Stock/Custom: Stock
Dimensions-
Height: 12m
Width: 41m
Length: 45m
Manufacturer: ResCorp
Energy Source: Ion Engines (Reactors x2) and fuel cells.
Hyper drive rating: 6
Crew Necessity: 4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Systems Operator, Flight Engineer)
Armament: Up to 50,000 lbs of bombs in the internal bomb bay, with external pylons to mount additional bombs, proton torpedo launchers, or concussion missiles to provide an anti-fighter capability.
Passenger Capacity: Folding jump seat for 1
Cargo Capacity: <1 ton
Consumables: Two weeks
Hanger Facilities/Starfighter Capacity: N/A
Other: Advanced sensor suites and electronic warfare systems, stealth construction.
Statistics-
Speed: 8
Maneuverability: 5
Effectiveness vs. Starfighters: 0 (standard), 4 (When equipped with anti-fighter munitions)
Effectiveness vs. Capital Ships: 6
Armor: 3
Shielding: 6
Sensors: 7
Reliability: 4
Description/role:
The SB-113 is an interesting ship for more than one reason. The first is the curious duality of its nature, as both an atmospheric craft and a space vehicle. It moves between both roles effortlessly, engaging targets on the ground and capital ships equally well. As a result of its dual nature, they are very frequently based out of airbases on the ground equipped with runways. Though equipped with repulsors, the Comet requires distance to reach the speed required to lift more fully into the air, as its design for atmospheric operations is very much that of an airplane rather than an airspeeder.
The second major element of interest is the speed of the craft. Two ram/turbojet engines carry the Comet streaking along at 3,200 miles per hour at maximum in a standard atmosphere, while twin ion engines propel it in the vacuum of space. Both forms of propulsion are extremely fast, but it comes at a price. The armor of the craft is very thin to allow its high performance, and the shielding and electronic warfare systems are essentially the only defenses apart from speed.
Another intriguing trait of the craft are its external pylons, which provide additional options, for a price. In atmosphere they limit the maximum speed, but can be used to deploy additional bombs, or can be filled with concussion missiles for use against small craft. Apart from that option, the Comet possesses no defense against interceptors beyond speed and shielding.
One cost of the design's sheer performance is extensive maintenance requirements. Wear and tear on the engines and the airframe necessitates very frequent maintenance and regular inspections to ensure the system is safe to fly.
The layout of the ship is quite simple. Forward is the flight deck, with tandem seating for the pilot and the copilot. Behind them, facing the edges of the craft are consoles for the Systems Operator, responsible for sensors and weapons, and the Flight Engineer, responsible for the engines and performance of the ship. Behind them is a door leading to the crew quarters and a ladder leading out of the craft. The crew quarters consist of a pair of bunks on the starboard side, and refresher and a small galley unit on the port side. To the rear of that is access to the reactors in case manual repairs are needed, which would be the purview of the Flight Engineer. The fuel cells are stored in the wings themselves, immediately next to the jet engines.
In terms of doctrine, Comet-equipped bomber wings are usually based on Republic planets and on standby, ready to scramble into the sky and defend against enemy capital ships attacking or ground troops landing. However, they are capable of hyperspace travel, allowing them to operate in strike forces far afield from their home bases, and to travel from posting to posting.
The design remains ResCorp's only exclusive contract with the Republic, and unlike many of their other products, this model has not found its way into the hands of the Sith or the criminal elements of the galaxy. It is also widely considered to be their best design, with high favorability ratings given by the crew.
