Argale Thaste
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
STRENGTHS
While the X-Wing and Y-wing offered flexible aircraft to use in close air support and basic strike missions, and the K-wing was more than capable of unleashing hell on an enemy ship or position, Incom-FreiTek-Koensayr Incorporated wanted to create a mass-produced yet highly capable fighter/bomber to bridge the gap between the dedicated fighters and fighter-bombers of the former, and the dedicated strike aircraft of the latter. The end of this effort was a modern version of the BTS-A2 Long Range Strike Fighter, the H-wing.
Featuring all the strengths of the ancient fighter, as well as all the creature comforts, upgrades, and necessary components required to match it up against modern fighters, the H-wing combines a highly maneuverable fighter with internal armament bays capable of holding nearly as much ordnance as the K-wing, though the ordnance is limited in size and weight. Also an addition is an astromech port in the pilot's compartment, allowing for a much higher jump range than a small and limited navicomputer. All in all, the H-wing makes for a versatile killing machine and an opponent not to be trifled with, more than ready to serve as a frontline strike fighter of the men and women of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force
- Intent: Create a new frontline bomber for the Galactic Alliance/Rebels
- Image Source: ShogunEagle on Deviantart (Artist AdamKop
- Canon Link: BTS A2 Long Range Strike Fighter
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Incom-Freitek-Koensayr Incorporated
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance, Affiliated Organizations
- Market Status: Open-Market
- Model: BTS-A5 Long Range Strike Fighter/Bomber "H-Wing"
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material:
- Durasteel
- Alusteel
- Titanium
- Transparisteel
- Blaster Components
- Starship Components
- Classification:Long Range Strike Fighter/Bomber, Close Air Support
- Length: 17.1m
- Width: 3.1m (4.7 on Landing Skids)
- Height: 10.1m
- Armament: High
- 2x Prow-mounted fire-linked Ion Cannons
- 1x Medium Laser Cannon Turret
- 2x General Purpose Ordnance Launchers (8 Munitions per Launcher)
- Defenses: Average
- Squadron Count: Average: 12
- Maneuverability Rating: High
- Speed Rating: Very Low
- Hyperdrive: 1.0
- Standard Life Support
- Astromech Port (internal - Pilot compartment)
- Standard Navicomputer
- Standard military-grade hyperdrive
- Atmospheric Flight Capabilities
- Ejector Seats
- Advanced Targeting Computer
- AdvancedManeuvering Jets
- Mission-Programmable Multi-Function Display
- Mission-Programmable Avionics Package
- Missile Deactivation Transmitter
STRENGTHS
- Bring the Thunder: The two munitions launchers on the H-wing are capable of holding nearly as many weapons as the venerable K-wing, though these are limited to a certain size as they are held internally. Combined with the medium laser cannons on the turret and the prow-mounted Ion Cannons, this makes the H-wing a significant threat to any enemy that might cross its path.
- Float like a Butterfly: Though it's not fast at all, the H-wing has a battery of advanced maneuvering/RCS jets, allowing it to be surprisingly nimble for its size and role.
- Slow as a Turtle: Some of the H-wing's test pilots complained that, despite its nimbleness, it's slow as a planetoid. Of course, this is a huge hyperbole, but it doesn't change the fact that the H-wing is very slow compared to some of its compatriots. You might be able to dodge the enemy and ruin his day but you won't be running anywhere very fast.
- Loss of Fire Control: Because of the complexity of the targeting and firing control systems used in the fighter, the fighter requires a dedicated gunner to operate the turret and a dedicated bombardier for the Ordnance Launchers. If one or both of these were to be incapacitated or killed in the course of a batte, the H-wing would lose a massive portion of its combat capability.
While the X-Wing and Y-wing offered flexible aircraft to use in close air support and basic strike missions, and the K-wing was more than capable of unleashing hell on an enemy ship or position, Incom-FreiTek-Koensayr Incorporated wanted to create a mass-produced yet highly capable fighter/bomber to bridge the gap between the dedicated fighters and fighter-bombers of the former, and the dedicated strike aircraft of the latter. The end of this effort was a modern version of the BTS-A2 Long Range Strike Fighter, the H-wing.
Featuring all the strengths of the ancient fighter, as well as all the creature comforts, upgrades, and necessary components required to match it up against modern fighters, the H-wing combines a highly maneuverable fighter with internal armament bays capable of holding nearly as much ordnance as the K-wing, though the ordnance is limited in size and weight. Also an addition is an astromech port in the pilot's compartment, allowing for a much higher jump range than a small and limited navicomputer. All in all, the H-wing makes for a versatile killing machine and an opponent not to be trifled with, more than ready to serve as a frontline strike fighter of the men and women of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force
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