http://wcpedia.com/dw/ 2009-11-13T09:04:37-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/ http://wcpedia.com/dw/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2007-11-11T14:41:22-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/arrow?rev=1194810082&do=diff Arrow V light fighter [Arrow render by Sean Murphy] Sean Murphy's Portfolio Arrow V [WC Armada, WC3, WC4] Class Light Fighter Length 20 meters Mass 13 tonnes Max. Velocity 520 kps Max. Velocity w/afterburner 1350 kps Acceleration 250 k/s2 Max. YPR 80/90/80 dps Weaps Ion cannon … text/html 2007-10-24T22:57:03-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/centurion?rev=1193281023&do=diff Centurion - heavy fighter (civilian) Publically sold at AVR Ships' dealer concessions throughout the Gemini sector, Centurions are touted by AVR sales people as “heavy fighters”, though the classification seems a bit dubious. What's probably true is the salesmen's claims that it is the best publically-sold fighter. Fast, highly maneuverable, and with four forward gun mounts, two missile launcher pylons, and space for a rear turret, this is a formidable ship. What it loses to a Demon medium … text/html 2007-10-30T00:02:10-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/corsair?rev=1193716930&do=diff Corsair fighter The Corsair fighter had been planned as the successor to the Wildcat pure space interceptor, but Senator More had attacked the plan on budgetary considerations. text/html 2007-10-25T13:26:25-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/demon?rev=1193333185&do=diff Demon - medium fighter (mercenaries) The Demon medium fighter was popular among mercenaries in the Gemini sector in 2669. One of the few medium fighters equipped with Torpedos (a copious amount at that), the Demon was a threat to both fighters and capital ships. The best strategy for dispatching a Demon was to focus attacks on its sides, where the armor is weakest. See also Wikipedia's Miscellaneous Wing Commander fighters page. text/html 2007-09-22T21:04:24-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/devastator?rev=1190509464&do=diff TB-80A Devastator Class: Torpedo Bomber (Class A) Mission/Role: Strike, anti-ship, anti-hangar, sometimes recon Mass: 23,000 kg Max. Velocity: 416 kps Acceleration: 280 k/s2 Max. Afterburner Velocity: 780 kps Afterburner Acceleration: 900 k/s2 Max. YPR: 65/55/90 dps Weapons (Standard Loadout): Gun Power: 680 Plasma Cannon SF (800) Fighter Turret x 5 Missile Hardpoints Friend Or Foe (6) Image Recognition (6) Light Torpedo (8) Torpedo (4) Missile Mi… text/html 2007-10-05T15:02:52-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/dralthi2?rev=1191610972&do=diff Captured Dralthi II From Wikipedia: Captured by the Confederation upon the seizure of the Kilrathi cruiser Ras Nik'hra, [Blair] flies it on reconnaissance during Secret Missions 2. See: * Dralthi 2 medium fighter text/html 2007-10-04T15:07:39-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/epee?rev=1191524859&do=diff Epee - light attack fighter Class Light Attack Fighter Length 12.4 meters Mass 13 tonnes Max. velocity 480 kps Cruise Velocity 250 kps Acceleration Excellent Max. YPR 10 dps Weaps Particle cannon 2 Missile (2×2) 2 DF/2 HS … text/html 2007-10-08T23:58:31-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/excalibur?rev=1191902311&do=diff Excalibur fighter/bomber [Excalibur, by Zohrath] Zohrath's 3D gallery F-103 Excalibur [WC3] Class Space/Atmospheric Fighter-Bomber Length 32 meters Mass 20 tonnes Max. velocity 500 kps Max. velocity w/afterburner 1650 kps Acceleration 250 k/s2 Max. YPR 70/80/70 dps Weaps Tachyon guns 4 … text/html 2007-10-31T11:57:05-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/falcon?rev=1193846225&do=diff Falcon heavy fighter/bomber The Falcon heavy fighter/bomber was old but still around in 2634. Note that the range of sizes of corvettes and a bombers might kind of overlap, and so this passage could conceivably refer to the Falcon light corvette that we hear about in Fleet Action. text/html 2009-08-09T00:54:23-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/ferret?rev=1249793663&do=diff Ferret - patrol fighter (WC2) Class Patrol Fighter Length 10.2 meters Mass 10.5 tonnes Max. velocity 500 kps Cruise Velocity 360 kps Acceleration Good Max. YPR 8 dps Weaps Mass Driver Cannon 2 Chaff Pods (1) … text/html 2007-10-25T13:22:25-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/gladius?rev=1193332945&do=diff Gladius - light fighter (militia) Active in the Gemini sector in 2669, the Gladius was a well rounded fighting machine. Although it had weak shields, its high maneuverability and torpedo loadouts presented a challenge for any capital ship and its escorts. The Talon was not strictly a cap-ship killer, however, as it carried an effective loadout of Heet-Seeking missiles and a strong set of energy guns which would perform admirably against any would-be cap-ship defenders. text/html 2007-09-24T19:28:41-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/hawk?rev=1190676521&do=diff Hawk atmospheric fighter (pre-war) The Hawk was an atmospheric-only fighter that ensign Geoffrey Tolwyn was thinking about in 2634 at McAuliffe, in terms of how a Hurricane might fare if set against a Hawk... Comment: Naturally, a Hawk would look pretty much like a 21st Century jet fighter. text/html 2007-10-31T01:50:35-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/hellcat5?rev=1193809835&do=diff Hellcat V - medium fighter Hellcat V [WC 3] Class Medium Fighter Length 27 meters Mass 14 metric tonnes Max. velocity 420 kps Max. velocity w/afterburner 1200 kps Acceleration 250 k/s2 Max. YPR 80/90/80 dps Weaps Lasers 2 Ion cannon 2 … text/html 2007-10-09T02:09:25-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/hornet?rev=1191910165&do=diff Hornet - light fighter Class Light Fighter Length 20 meters Mass 12.5 tonnes Max. Velocity 420 kps Cruise Velocity 300 kps Acceleration Good Max. YPR 8/9/8 dps Weaps Laser cannon 2 Missile (3×2) 2 DF/2DF, 2 HS … text/html 2007-10-30T09:08:27-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/hummer?rev=1193749707&do=diff Hummer light recon and strike planes In 2634, Hummers were arrayed at Johnson Island station, McAuliffe. The fact that Hummers were at a ground base with a strip would seem to indicate they are atmo capable fighters; supersonic aerodynamics apply: sharp leading edges, swept wings... The fact they are called “planes” would seem to suggest that they are planes --i.e. atmospheric-only airplanes, like the Hawk. text/html 2007-10-31T08:49:40-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/hurricane?rev=1193834980&do=diff Hurricane dual role escort fighter (pre-war) The “Hurrie” was a dual role, atmo capable escort fighter, old bird by 2634. A twin seat variant was used as a trainer at the Academy. Hard to handle, but most pilots who trained on them developed an attachment. text/html 2007-09-22T21:04:29-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/longbow?rev=1190509469&do=diff Listed under bombers. See... * Longbow heavy fighter/torpedo bomber (FA-76) text/html 2007-10-04T21:05:07-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/minotaur?rev=1191546307&do=diff Minotaur In 2634, Minotaurs are well over 100 years old, so they must have been commissioned in early 2500. Some of them were arrayed at Johnson Island station, McAuliffe. Comment: The fact that Minotaurs were at a ground base with a strip would seem to indicate they are atmo capable fighters. That means, probably more aerodynamic than the Pioneer concept below, IMHO (Monk). I would think of them as large delta wing craft, about the size of a 20th Century Concorde, but ramjet ground-to-orbi… text/html 2007-10-24T22:59:27-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/orion?rev=1193281167&do=diff Orion - heavy fighter/gunship (civilian) (Description pending). See also Wikipedia's Miscellaneous Wing Commander fighters page. Class Mercenary Gunship Length ?? meters Mass ?? tonnes Max. Afterburner Velocity 800 kps Max Velocity 350 kps Acceleration Average Max. YPR … text/html 2007-10-03T21:17:02-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/panther?rev=1191460622&do=diff Panther - space superiority fighter (F108) F-108A Panther [WCP] Class Space Superiority Fighter Roles BARCAP, TARCAP, offensive counter-air, escort, some FORCAP, some recon, wild weasel Length ?? meters Mass 16 tonnes Max. velocity 528 kps Max. velocity w/afterburner 1300 kps Acceleration 530 k/s2 Acceleration w/afterburner … text/html 2007-10-09T02:07:58-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/phantom?rev=1191910078&do=diff Phantom - long range interceptor From Armada: Special Forces long range interceptor aboard the carrier Lexington. All Phantoms were lost when the carrier was captured in 2669. FIXME text/html 2007-10-03T22:05:56-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/piranha?rev=1191463556&do=diff Piranha - scout fighter (F-106) F-106A Piranha [WCP] Class Scout Fighter Roles FORCAP, escort, recon Length ?? meters Mass 12 tonnes Max. velocity 650 kps Max. velocity w/afterburner 1400 kps Acceleration 650 k/s2 Acceleration w/afterburner 1800 k/s2 Max. YPR 90/90… text/html 2007-09-30T17:28:58-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/rapier?rev=1191187738&do=diff CF-177b Rapier (WCM) Reference Images FIXME Other Images WCU/PU's "movie rapier" WIP (by chuck_starchaser) text/html 2007-10-20T18:02:48-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/rapier2?rev=1192917768&do=diff Rapier II - medium fighter (F-44) The Rapier II has seen the longest string of redesigns/variants through all of Confed history. Originally introduced as the YF-44 before being fully tested, it would enter official service as the F-44A, and continue on through several different models all the way through to the Nephilim war. (Although the Rapier II design did go on a long hiatus between 2669 and 2701, when it was brought back and modified with newer technology.) See also Wikipedia's Rapier… text/html 2007-10-23T15:18:07-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/raptor?rev=1193167087&do=diff Raptor - heavy fighter In use primarily during the early 2650s, the Raptor heavy fighter was an all around improvement over the Scimitar medium fighter. 8 cm equivalent armor versus 6; larger missile payload; two neutron guns in addition to the Scimitar's two mass drivers; and to top it off, about 60% higher speed, --if only slightly lower maneuverability. It would appear that its manufacturer, Origin Aerospace, must have been well aware of the value of their craft, and charged for it accord… text/html 2007-10-19T00:43:29-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/razor?rev=1192769009&do=diff Razor text/html 2007-10-09T02:05:54-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/sabre?rev=1191909954&do=diff Sabre - heavy attack fighter Class Heavy Attack Fighter Length 23.6 meters Mass 22 tonnes Max. Velocity 420 kps Cruise Velocity 220 kps Acceleration Excellent Max. YPR 8 dps Weaps Particle Cannon 2 Mass Driver Cannon 2 … text/html 2007-10-20T16:56:20-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/scimitar?rev=1192913780&do=diff Scimitar - medium fighter The Scimitar class medium fighter was popular among pilots who loved thick armor, but unpopular among those who liked quick maneuvering. Slow speed and turning made it an easier target than other Confed fighters, but also harder to destroy with it's 5-6 cm of durasteel armor, giving the Scimitar pilot the time to swing around and destroy his attacker with his Mass Driver cannons. See also Wikipedia's Miscellaneous Wing Commander fighters page. text/html 2007-09-22T21:04:33-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/shrike?rev=1190509473&do=diff TB-81A Shrike Class: Torpedo Bomber (Class B) Mission/Role: Strike, anti-ship, anti-hangar, sometimes recon Mass: 18,000 kg Max. Velocity: 414 kps Acceleration: 600 k/s2 Max. Afterburner Velocity: 820 kps Afterburner Acceleration: 1800 k/s2 Max. YPR: 55/70/80 dps Weapons: Gun Power: 300 Particle Cannon x 2 Mass Driver x 3 SF (400) Charging Mass Driver x 3 Fighter Turret (800 DP) Missile Hardpoints (Standard Loadout) Light Torpedo (2) Torpedo (2) … text/html 2009-03-17T08:19:35-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/stiletto?rev=1237292375&do=diff Stiletto - light fighter The fastest Confed ship in service as of 2669, the Stiletto light fighter was known for its incredible maneuverability. This maneuverability was necessary for the Stiletto pilot's survival, however, due to the ship's poor armor and light weaponry. text/html 2007-10-24T23:38:21-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/talon?rev=1193283501&do=diff Talon - light fighter The Talon was one of the most popular ships among many factions in the Gemini sector in 2669. With its weak armor, the Talon did not present much of a threat to experienced pilots, but its Heat-Seeking missiles and single Particle Cannon could spell doom for an adversary if given the opportunity. text/html 2007-10-09T02:03:32-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/thunderbolt7?rev=1191909812&do=diff Thunderbolt - heavy fighter (F-66) [Thunderbolt render by Sean Murphy] Sean Murphy's Portfolio F-66 Thunderbolt VII [WC 3] Class Heavy Fighter Length 34 meters Mass 20 tonnes Max. Velocity 380 kps Max. Afterburner Velocity 1000 kps Acceleration 200 k/s2 Max. YPR 1000 dps Wea… text/html 2007-10-04T18:32:16-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/tigershark?rev=1191537136&do=diff Tigershark (F/A-105) F/A-105A Tigershark [WCP] Class Multi-Role Fighter Roles TARCAP, FORCAP, BARCAP, escort, recon, light strike/anti-ship, wild weasel Mass 14 tonnes Max. Velocity 552 kps Max. Afterburner Velocity 1200 kps Acceleration 560 k/s2 Max. YPR 75/75/120 dps Weaps Laser Cannon 2 … text/html 2007-10-04T19:18:54-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/vampire?rev=1191539934&do=diff Vampire space superiority fighter (F-109) F-109A Vampire [WCP] Class Space Superiority Fighter (Class A) Roles BARCAP, TARCAP, offensive counter-air, escort, some FORCAP/recon, wild weasel Mass 17 tonnes Max. Velocity 610 kps Max. Afterburner Velocity 1500 kps Acceleration 720 k/s2 Afterburner Acceleration 1800 k/s2 Max. YPR 70/135/180 … text/html 2007-10-04T20:56:40-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/wasp?rev=1191545800&do=diff Wasp interceptor (F-110) F-110A Wasp [WCP] Class Interceptor Roles FORCAP, sometimes BARCAP Mass 12 (18) tonnes Max. Velocity 624 kps Max. Afterburner Velocity 1400 kps Acceleration 590 (350) k/s2 Afterburner Acceleration 1600 (870) Booster Pod Max. Velocity 3000 kps Booster Pod Acceleration 9000 k/s2 Ma… text/html 2007-10-31T09:29:42-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/wildcat?rev=1193837382&do=diff Wildcat pure space interceptor (pre-war) The Wildcat was a “pure space interceptor” (non-atmo-capable?). They went into service around 2604, as we gather from an impromptu speech in 2634 by young Ensign Geoffrey Tolwyn: Later we hear about it in connection to the Hurricane: text/html 2007-10-09T02:02:35-05:00 http://wcpedia.com/dw/doku.php/wc_info/ship_classes/confed/fighter/wraith?rev=1191909755&do=diff Wraith FIXME Reference Images (See Copyright Notice.)