Val Marin class Supersonic VTOL

Val Marin Supersonic VTOL
Tech Level	TL–10
Mass	20 tons
Cost	{{{cost}}}
Mode	supersonic VTOL, basic turbojet airplane
Type
Speed	maximum 2,785kph, cruise 2,088kph, minimum 140kph
Cargo	0
Crew	2
Passengers	28
Armament	PD Autocannon
Manufacturer	Various
Also see	TBD

This is a high speed troop High Senate transport. It can carry a small platoon of 28 troopers. It is armed with a 2cm point defense auto-cannon.

This Val Marin (world) designed plane has a crew of 2, a pilot and a gunner in armored complex cockpits, with advanced ejection seats. The supersonic VTOL airframe is locally manufactured with enhanced controls.

Vehicle Dimensions: 1,200 m3 ready for combat, 400 m3 packed for shipping.

Total mass: 20 tons loaded.

Production Cost: Cr. 8,551,796.6

Movement: Maximum 2,785kph/2,320cm, cruise 2,088kph/1,740cm, NOE 140kph/117cm.

Movement effect on fire: None

Turns: 65 degrees

Agility: 35

Equipment: 5,000 power radio, TL 10 avionics, map box, extensive ECM, thermal, 5,000 power radio jammer, 10 power target acquisition LADAR, full weapon stabilization.

Power: 2.32 megawatt basic turbojet power plant consumes 22.62 liters of fuel per hour, fuel capacity 486.6 liters, enough for 21.5 hours. The basic turbojet engines generate 58 tons of thrust for a 2.9 G rating loaded.

Weapons: There is a stabilized 2cm hypervelocity electric action autocannon, in the nose. It is equipped with TL A point defense fire control with 6 dice versus fire. There is storage for 1,600 0.4kg rounds, enough for 20 fire phases. A full load of KEAP is included in the price. It can engage eight targets and has a +1 signature. Its direct fire characteristics are:

Effective Long Extreme

300(24)+4 400(22)+3 550(20)+1

Ammo Available:

• HE 5/1/1 Cr. 2
• HEAP 9 Cr. 3
• KEAP 24/22/20 Cr. 2
• KEAPER 22/20/18 Cr. 2.2
• Flechette 3 +2 20cm Cr. 10

Maintenance:

Vehicle: 12

Weapons: 12

Electronics: 32

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