RA-26 Shrike | |
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Type: | Slipfighter |
Length: | 20 Metres |
Beam: | 9 Metres |
Draft: | 7 Metres |
Crew Complement: | 2 |
Skeleton Crew: | 0 (can be controlled remotely) |
Drive/Computer Systems | |
Sensor Systems: | Limited |
Offensive/Defensive Systems | |
Heavy Weapons systems: | PM-6 Star Arrow smart missiles |
Chronological and General Info | |
Faction: | Systems Commonwealth |
Overview[]
The RA-26 Shrike Slipfighter is a high-speed attack craft that is used to support medium to long range anti-starship strike operations in deep space and prolonged combat situations.
Although not as maneuverable as a tactical fighter, the true advantage of the Shrike is its ability to put steel on target while avoiding retribution from hostile assets. As part of a battle group, the Shrike also provides the Group Operational Commander with the flexibility to hit the enemy from a number of angles at a tempo of his/her own choosing.
The Shrike is equipped with a single Antiproton Cannon and 3 Electromagnetic Launch System tubes which can fire OM-5 offensive and Defensive kinetic kill missiles and PM-6 Star Arrow smart missiles. Like the RF-42 Centaur Tactical Fighter, it can be controlled either remotely from a Flight Operations Center, though the Shrike requires both a pilot and a weapons officer in either mode.
Trivia[]
- A Shrike is a type of bird.