Mistral class Fighter

Notes on Fighters

The fighter here is roughly the equivalent of what in WW1 would be called a torpedo boat or destroyer. They are relatively short ranged ships, but true starships. This contrasts with the GDW fighter which are supposed to be one or two man "aircraft".

Here the fighter is the answer to the problem of delivering submunitions attacks. Tactically the fighter is deployed in squadrons of several vessels capable of making high speed attack runs against enemy ships and delivering a heavy load of submunitions. 

Fighters are typically based on planetary surfaces, space stations or carried by major ships.

Mistral class Fighter

Original Date of Design: August 3, 2280
First Example Laid Down: March 5, 2285
First Example Completed: March 23, 2286
Fleets of Service: France
Currently in Service: currently 28 Mistrals are in service (Mistral, Dixmunde, Tonnerre, Foudre, Siroco, Ouragan, Pluie, Zéphyr, Tourbillon, Tempête, Tornade, Éclair, Météore, Volcan, Téméraire, Audacieux, Superbe, Généreux, Fougueux, Impétueux, Tyrannicide, Intrepide, Opiniatre, Aventurier, Adroit, Gloire, Astrée, Concorde)

After several successful fighter designs, Mileaux and his team of architects were charged with the design of a fighter which took advantage of the latest space technology, especially
in the area of submunitions delivery. Two prototype designs were submitted which were turned down. The final design, however, met everyone's expectations and was dubbed the Mistral-IIIbis.

The Mistral-lllbis is the first French warship to be constructed solely from advanced composite materials. The streamlined design takes advantage of the greatest stealth technology. There is one
magnetic sling mounted atop the vessel which when not in use does not interfere with the ability of the fighter to make atmospheric landings or attacks. The magnetic sling mount is available to allow the Mistral-lllbis to carry a external fuel tank for interface operations. The thrusters will allow a single planetary approach with the missile in its slung position.

The four LL-7 submunitions dispensers—having proved themselves effective their mechanics have not been altered to fit onto the Mistral-IIIbis. The relatively large MHD plant installed provides sufficient power for the drives, sensors, and weapons to operate simultaneously. There is an internal solar array which may be deployed for insystem operations, generating 5 MW in the life zone.

Considering its advanced technology, the Mistral-IIIbis is a rather inexpensive design. French allies have requested copying the design for themselves, or outright purchase of fighters built by the
French, but have thus far been refused. Details of the design have never been released.

The Mistral-IIIbis has seen considerable action, both against German and Kafer ships on the French Arm. From the German perspective, the Mistral-lllbis has proven itself to be an effective warship capable of delivering significant punch. Of course, only the Kafers know what they think of this excellent French fighter.

Crew: Commander and XO, nav and 2nd, helm and 2nd, comm and 2nd, comp and 2nd, passive operator, gunner, 6 engineers and medic

Streamlining: as spaceplane, external droptanks used for lift

Performance

Warp efficiency: 3.97-4.47 on full military power (depending on fuel), 2.75-3.10 on solar in life zone, 1.61-1.81 cruising at 1 MW
Power Plant: 15 MW MHD Turbine and 5 MW folding solar array
Turbine Fuel: 216 tons (24 hours at full military power, 15 days at 1 MW)
Range: 7.7 ly
Mass: 510.8 tons unfueled and unloaded with ordnance
Cargo Capacity: 100 cubic meters
Crew: 19
Passengers: one
Comfort: -2
Total Life Support: 90 days
Cost: MLv 18.47

Ship Status Sheet

Move: 8-9

Screens: 0

Radiated Signature: 2(5) (down to -2 when powered down to 1 MW)

Radial Reflected: 3

Lateral Reflected: 4

Target Computer: +1

Radial Profile: -3

Lateral Profile: -1

Armour: 0

Hull hits: 10/2

Power Plant Hits: 30/6

Active: nil

Passive: 10

 

Weapons

Ordnance Load: 4 Submunitions Launchers (2 shots each, 10x2 warhead)

Sensors and Electronics: Navigation Radar and Passive-10

Crew Hits: Bridge (Commander, Helm, Navigator, Comms, Comp), TAC (passive operator and gunner)

Damage Control:8 (3 teams)