50ton fighter

[ktaylor]

Can anybody point me to a decent T20 50 ton Imperial Navy fighter, and 50 ton Imperial Navy bomber design to go aboard the IN ships outlined in Fighting Ships Travellers Aid 7?

I find it odd that the larger ship designs in that book have listed aboard 50 ton fighers and bombers, yet the heavy fighter, light fighter and bomber designs later in the book are 80 tons, 20 tons and 80 tons respectively.

I assume use of the 15 ton standard design fighter is the one to use aboard ships equipped with the lighter fighter.

thanks for any help you can give on this vexing question

 

[veltyen]

Not really. Fighters tend to be overlooked in traveller to some extent.

IMTU I use fighters (and their bigger cousins gunboats) extensively. I cannot recall anything standing out as a god exemplar. Personally I tend to seperate frame and payload (ie. Here is a 30dTon fighter, here are 4 (or so) configurations for it).

 

[Michael Taylor]

Kevin, why dont you go to Supplmement 9 of fighting ships and rejig the HG stats as T20 stats? Or you could make the long journey to my house (300 metres) and I can do it for you.

Mike

 

[BetterThanLife]

I have 6 50Ton fighters (T20 rules) around here somewhere. They are designed at TLE and TLF (3 each) and a couple of 15Ton designs. I also have an interesting conversion of the Zhodani 8 Ton Fighter, which differs a bit from Michael's interpretation in his excellent Golden Age EAs. I'll dig them up over the next couple of days and post them here.

 

[BetterThanLife]

Ooops I lied. I have 7x 50 ton fighters. I found them this morning. ALso included are the High Tech versions of the 15Ton Imperial Navy Fighters and the 8 Ton Zhodani Fighter. (Sorry Michael I do like my interpretation better.

)


Thanks again Falkyn for your excellent T20 starship design spreadsheet.

I will post them one per message. Please feel free to comment. As usual these are the standard fighters IMTU. Your Universe your rules, your interpretation.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Eagle - Eagle Class Heavy Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 31 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 14 (TL-14) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 67.048 MCr (83.81 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 6.705 KCr (3.352 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.676 KCr/Month (16.762 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (12 EP output, enough fuel for 2 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Beam Laser Turret TL-14, +4 To Hit, 4d8 (20/x1), Range: 30,000km


Accomodations & Fittings:
2x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Eagle design departed from traditional 2 person Fighter Crews and increased it to a Crew of 4. Pilot, Gunner, Flight Engineer/Defensive Systems Operator, Communications/Offensive Systems Operator. All seated in an expanded Bridge for ease of communication and coordination. The Craft is designed with 2 small craft staterooms for longer deployments. It also has a missile magazine so it can quickly be reconfigured as a bomber (Known unofficially as the Strike Eagle Variant.) or given a different weapon's mix depending on the actual mission.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Strike Eagle - Eagle Class Heavy Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 31 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 14 (TL-14) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 68.036 MCr (85.045 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 6.804 KCr (3.402 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.701 KCr/Month (17.009 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (12 EP output, enough fuel for 2 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-14 (2.6 missile magazines)
Missile +3 To Hit, 3d6 (18/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 22 missiles
Nuclear Missile +3 To Hit, 8d6 + 3d12 Radiation (17/x2), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 15 missiles
BPL Missile +3 To Hit, 4d6 x 1d10 (19/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 15 missiles


Accomodations & Fittings:
2x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Strike Eagle variant of the Eagle Fighter.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Eagle-F - Improved Eagle Class Heavy Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 32 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 15 (TL-15) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 53.208 MCr (66.51 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 5.321 KCr (2.66 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.33 KCr/Month (13.302 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-15 Fusion (12 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Beam Laser Turret TL-15, +4 To Hit, 4d8 (20/x1), Range: 30,000km


Accomodations & Fittings:
4x Single Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Improved Eagle (Sometimes known as the Eagle-2 or more commonally the Eagle-F.) greatly increases the crew comfort and endurance of the craft while increasing protection and almost doubling the magazine capacity.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Strike Eagle-F - Improved Strike Eagle Class Heavy Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 32 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 15 (TL-15) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 54.868 MCr (68.585 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 5.487 KCr (2.743 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.372 KCr/Month (13.717 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-15 Fusion (12 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-15 (4.1 missile magazines)
Missile +3 To Hit, 3d6 (18/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 40 missiles
Nuclear Missile +3 To Hit, 8d6 + 3d12 Radiation (17/x2), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 21 missiles
BPL Missile +3 To Hit, 4d6 x 1d10 (19/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 21 missiles


Accomodations & Fittings:
4x Single Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Improved Eagle (Sometimes known as the Eagle-2 or more commonally the Eagle-F.) greatly increases the crew comfort and endurance of the craft while increasing protection and almost doubling the magazine capacity.
The Improved Strike Eagle virtually replaced all bomber designs, easing logistics and repair and maintenance concerns.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Thunderbolt - Thunderbolt Class Heavy Bomber
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 31 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 14 (TL-14) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 62.456 MCr (78.07 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 6.246 KCr (3.123 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.561 KCr/Month (15.614 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (9 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-14 (5.6 missile magazines)
Missile +3 To Hit, 3d6 (18/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 52 missiles
Nuclear Missile +3 To Hit, 8d6 + 3d12 Radiation (17/x2), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 30 missiles
BPL Missile +3 To Hit, 4d6 x 1d10 (19/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 30 missiles


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (2 People)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Thunderbolt is the last generation of purpose built Fighter Bombers. With a huge magazine capacity and long range sensors a Thunderbolt squadron can shower a target with missiles. Slowly phased out and replaced by the Strike Eagle, and especially the Improved Strike Eagle in Fleet use the Thunderbolt is still seen in service in planetary defense and local navies. They also provide local protection for Naval bases especially in less important sectors by the 1100's.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Raptor - Raptor Class Heavy Strike Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 31 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 14 (TL-14) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 69.84 MCr (87.3 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.1-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 6.984 KCr (3.492 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.746 KCr/Month (17.46 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (13 EP output, enough fuel for 2 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Double Fusion Gun Turret TL-14, +5 To Hit, 5d20 (16/x5), Range: 4,500km


Accomodations & Fittings:
2x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
Based on the highly successful Eagle Design the Raptor trades multi-role functionality for the short range hard hitting Fusion weapons of a Strike Fighter.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Raptor-F - Improved Raptor Class Heavy Strike Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 32 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 15 (TL-15) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 54.68 MCr (68.35 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 2.1-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 5.468 KCr (2.734 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.367 KCr/Month (13.67 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-15 Fusion (13 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Double Fusion Gun Turret TL-15, +5 To Hit, 5d20 (16/x5), Range: 4,500km


Accomodations & Fittings:
4x Single Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Improved Raptor (Raptor-F) increases endurance and crew comfort, while improving protection.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Raptor-F - Improved Raptor Class Heavy Strike Fighter
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 32 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 15 (TL-15) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 54.68 MCr (68.35 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 2.1-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 5.468 KCr (2.734 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.367 KCr/Month (13.67 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-15 Fusion (13 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Double Fusion Gun Turret TL-15, +5 To Hit, 5d20 (16/x5), Range: 4,500km


Accomodations & Fittings:
4x Single Occupancy Small Cabin (4 People)
2x Small Craft Couch (2 Crew)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
2x Engineer
1x Gunner


Description:
The Improved Raptor (Raptor-F) increases endurance and crew comfort, while improving protection.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Thunderbolt - Thunderbolt Class Heavy Bomber
Designed by: Bruce Hoins

Statistics:
50-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 31 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 14 (TL-14) SI: 85 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 62.456 MCr (78.07 MCr without discount)
Model/5 (PP: 49/13) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Very Long Range Communications: Very Long Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 6.246 KCr (3.123 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = 1.561 KCr/Month (15.614 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (9 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-14 (5.6 missile magazines)
Missile +3 To Hit, 3d6 (18/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 52 missiles
Nuclear Missile +3 To Hit, 8d6 + 3d12 Radiation (17/x2), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 30 missiles
BPL Missile +3 To Hit, 4d6 x 1d10 (19/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 30 missiles


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (2 People)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Thunderbolt is the last generation of purpose built Fighter Bombers. With a huge magazine capacity and long range sensors a Thunderbolt squadron can shower a target with missiles. Slowly phased out and replaced by the Strike Eagle, and especially the Improved Strike Eagle in Fleet use the Thunderbolt is still seen in service in planetary defense and local navies. They also provide local protection for Naval bases especially in less important sectors by the 1100's.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Rampart-1 - Rampart-1 Class Light Fighter
Designed by: GDW (Converted)

Statistics:
15-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 19 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 2 (TL-14) SI: 75 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 18.816 MCr (23.52 MCr without discount)
Model/1 (PP: 28/11) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Close Range Communications: Close Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 1.882 KCr (.941 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = .47 KCr/Month (4.704 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (5 EP output, enough fuel for 1 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Beam Laser Turret TL-14, +4 To Hit, 4d8 (20/x1), Range: 30,000km


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Imperial Navy Standard Light Fighter. First deployed aboard the Azhanti High Lightning Class Cruisers. Since adopted as standard.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Rampart-2 - Rampart-2 Class Light Fighter
Designed by: GDW (Converted)

Statistics:
15-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 19 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 2 (TL-14) SI: 75 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 12.504 MCr (15.63 MCr without discount)
Model/1 (PP: 28/11) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Close Range Communications: Close Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 1.25 KCr (.625 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = .313 KCr/Month (3.126 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (2 EP output, enough fuel for 4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-14 (2.4 missile magazines)
Missile +3 To Hit, 3d6 (18/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 24 missiles
Nuclear Missile +3 To Hit, 8d6 + 3d12 Radiation (17/x2), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 12 missiles
BPL Missile +3 To Hit, 4d6 x 1d10 (19/x1), Range: 90,000km, Ammo: 12 missiles


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Imperial Navy Standard Light Bomber. First deployed aboard the Azhanti High Lightning Class Cruisers. Since adopted as standard. Generally deployed to support Rampart-1 Fighters in a ratio of 1 Rampart-2 for every 4 Rampart-1's.
Noted for its high missile magazine capacity, (for its type) the Rampart-2 provides long range fire support for the Rampart-1 fighters.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Rampart-1F - Rampart-1F Class Light Fighter
Designed by: GDW (Converted)

Statistics:
15-ton Hull (Needle/Wedge) - Streamlined
AC: 21 (19 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 4 (TL-15) SI: 75 Initiative: 6
Starship Size: Small Cost: 13.28 MCr (16.6 MCr without discount)
Model/1 (PP: 28/11) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Close Range Communications: Close Range
Cargo: 0.1-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = 1.328 KCr (.664 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = .332 KCr/Month (3.32 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 6-G Agility: 6
Power Plant: TL-15 Fusion (5 EP output, enough fuel for 2 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Beam Laser Turret TL-15, +4 To Hit, 4d8 (20/x1), Range: 30,000km


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Double Occupancy Small Cabin (2 People)
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Imperial Navy's Standard TLF Light Fighter. Based on the highly successful Rampart-1 the improved Rampart-1 (also known as the Rampart-1F), thanks to technological improvements manages to double the armor, and the endurance and still squeeze in a small craft cabin for longer deployments.

 

[BetterThanLife]

T20 Starship Design Sheet Output

Strella - Strella Class Zhodani Light Fighter
Designed by: GDW (Converted)

Statistics:
8-ton Hull (Flattened Sphere) - Streamlined
AC: 17 (15 vs. Meson Guns) AR: 0 SI: 67.5 Initiative: 5
Starship Size: Tiny Cost: 7.08 MCr (8.85 MCr without discount)
Model/1 (PP: 28/11) Computer Avionics: Less than 600-ton Sensors: Close Range Communications: Close Range
Cargo: 0.0-tons Passengers:
Annual Maintenance = .708 KCr (.354 KCr if routinely maintained)
Routine Maintenance = .177 KCr/Month (1.77 KCr per year)

Performance:
Acceleration: 5-G Agility: 5
Power Plant: TL-14 Fusion (1 EP output, enough fuel for 0.4 weeks)
Atmospheric Speeds: NOE = 1,175kph Cruising = 3,525kph Maximum = 4,700kph

Weapons:
Hardpoints: 1
1x Triple Missile Rack Turret TL-14 (0 missile magazines)


Accomodations & Fittings:
1x Airlock

Crew Details:
1x Pilot
1x Gunner


Description:
The Standard Zhodani Light Fighter deployed aboard 600ton patrol craft.

 

[ktaylor]

All I can say Bhoins, is fantastic. thanks very much for sharing all this. cheers

 

[Liam Devlin]

BRAVO Bhoins!!!!

One curious question after that mighty effort sir:

Have you done a write up for the MT COACC TL-F Magnum-class 50dton Heavy Ftr?

Just asking, as I have that book, and recall seeing the illustraton again of it in the T20 THB.

Once again, you've done a bang up job! I especially like the Strela additional FTR for the Zho 600dtn Patrol frigate class ships!
TY TY TY TY TY!