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| Raptor | |
| Custom Design | |
| Designer | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Industries |
| Model | RPTR-835A |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Introduced | 3061 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 |
| Structural Integrity | ??? |
| Frame | ??? |
| Power Plant | 315 XL |
| Fuel | ??? |
| Armament | |
| Communications System | UNICOM 976 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Raytheon ATM 1068 |
| Heat Sinks | 12 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description[]
The third of Northrop's full-production combat aircraft, the Raptor derives certain aspects of its design from the Draconis Combine's Sai and Sabre. It is designed as a stealthy aircraft to be used in the BVR air-superiority role. Employed in limited numbers by the various intelligence services and mercenary groups that have a need for stealthy aircraft.
Armament[]
Outfitted for combat at all ranges, the Raptor is fitted with an Ultra AC-10 and a Light PPC in its nose, as well as an MML-9 in its lower weapons bay. Although lacking in weapons quality, its advanced stealth coating means that it will continue to be able to use its weapons longer than most.
Variants[]
-RPTR-835B- This variant of the Raptor removes the Light PPC in favor of a Medium Pulse Laser and Artemis IV FCS for short-ranged engagements.
-RPTR-835C- Dispensing with one ton of autocannon and missile ammunition, the Raptor-C is fitted with external hardpoints stressed for up to two tons of Napalm Bombs, although the bulky bombs dramatically increase its radar signature, making this variant rather unpopular.
-RPTR-835D- Less popular than the standard Raptor, but much better than the C-model, the Raptor-D removes the MML unit for a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and an SRM-6 with a single ton of ammunition.