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{{User-made Ships|''GTF '''Achilles'''''}} | {{User-made Ships|''GTF '''Achilles'''''}} | ||
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==Description:== | ==Description:== | ||
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===Tech Room Description=== | ===Tech Room Description=== | ||
The GTF Achilles was designed in 2378 as a replacement for the aging Ulysses light space superiority fighter. Though the old Myrmidon performed well in the role of space superiority, it saw limited use during the second Shivan incursion due to its inadequate missile capacity and its inability to effectively integrate the newer weapons developed soon after its inception. | The GTF Achilles was designed in 2378 as a replacement for the aging Ulysses light space superiority fighter. Though the old Myrmidon performed well in the role of space superiority, it saw limited use during the second Shivan incursion due to its inadequate missile capacity and its inability to effectively integrate the newer weapons developed soon after its inception. | ||
The Achilles is an attempt to merge the strong points of the Myrmidon and Ulysses while simultaneously incorporating high weapons capability, without sacrificing speed or maneuverability. The new design achieves this goal admirably, as it handles more smoothly than any other fighter in the fleet. Its excellent maneuverability in conjunction with a high top speed make the Achilles one of the best-suited craft for dogfighting. However, these strong points are achieved only with the sacrifice of valuable armor and shielding protection, making the Achilles virtually undefended in comparison to heavier craft. The Achilles is a bad choice for heavy offensive missions due to its low survivability rate, and it is generally recommended that the Ezechiel be used in that area. | The Achilles is an attempt to merge the strong points of the Myrmidon and Ulysses while simultaneously incorporating high weapons capability, without sacrificing speed or maneuverability. The new design achieves this goal admirably, as it handles more smoothly than any other fighter in the fleet. Its excellent maneuverability in conjunction with a high top speed make the Achilles one of the best-suited craft for dogfighting. However, these strong points are achieved only with the sacrifice of valuable armor and shielding protection, making the Achilles virtually undefended in comparison to heavier craft. The Achilles is a bad choice for heavy offensive missions due to its low survivability rate, and it is generally recommended that the Ezechiel be used in that area. | ||
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===Credits List=== | ===Credits List=== | ||
*Model by '''Petrev''' | *Model by '''Petrev''' | ||
*Texture by '''Freespaceking''' | *Texture by '''Freespaceking''' | ||
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==Performance:== | ==Performance:== | ||
===Statistics=== | ===Statistics=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |name = GTF Achilles |
| − | + | |type = Space Superiority | |
| − | | | + | |manufacturer = Senecal Hydrospace |
| − | | | + | |yaw_pitch_roll = 3.1 - 2.8 - 5.2 |
| − | + | |max_velocity = 85 (115) | |
| − | + | |rear_velocity = 20 | |
| − | |- | + | |max_ab_velocity = 155.0 |
| − | + | |max_ab_duration = 6 | |
| − | + | |hitpoints = 300 | |
| − | + | |shields = 450 | |
| − | | | + | |length = 17.7 |
| − | + | |width = 13.5 | |
| − | | | + | |height = 4.66 |
| − | | | + | |gun_bank_1 = 4 |
| − | + | |gun_bank_2 = 2 | |
| − | | | + | |missile_bank_1 = 50 |
| − | | | + | |missile_bank_2 = 40 |
| − | | | + | |countermeasures = 25 |
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*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]''' | *'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]''' | ||
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| colspan=3|Wasp, Hellstorm, [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], Cyclone, Electryon | | colspan=3|Wasp, Hellstorm, [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]], Cyclone, Electryon | ||
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| + | ==Modding Resources== | ||
| + | :$POF File: fighter3t-03.pof | ||
| + | :Texture list: fighter3t-03;GLASS | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Veteran Comments=== | ===Veteran Comments=== | ||
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==Download links:== | ==Download links:== | ||
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Contents
Description:
Tech Room Description
The GTF Achilles was designed in 2378 as a replacement for the aging Ulysses light space superiority fighter. Though the old Myrmidon performed well in the role of space superiority, it saw limited use during the second Shivan incursion due to its inadequate missile capacity and its inability to effectively integrate the newer weapons developed soon after its inception.
The Achilles is an attempt to merge the strong points of the Myrmidon and Ulysses while simultaneously incorporating high weapons capability, without sacrificing speed or maneuverability. The new design achieves this goal admirably, as it handles more smoothly than any other fighter in the fleet. Its excellent maneuverability in conjunction with a high top speed make the Achilles one of the best-suited craft for dogfighting. However, these strong points are achieved only with the sacrifice of valuable armor and shielding protection, making the Achilles virtually undefended in comparison to heavier craft. The Achilles is a bad choice for heavy offensive missions due to its low survivability rate, and it is generally recommended that the Ezechiel be used in that area.
Credits List
- Model by Petrev
- Texture by Freespaceking
Performance:
Statistics
| Name | GTF Achilles | |
| Type | Space Superiority | |
| Manufacturer | Senecal Hydrospace | |
| Yaw, Pitch, Roll | 3.1 - 2.8 - 5.2 s | |
| Max Velocity | 85 (115) ms-1 | |
| Rear Velocity | 20 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | 155.0 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Duration | 6 s | |
| Hitpoints | 300 pts | |
| Shields | 450 pts | |
| Length | 17.7 m | |
| Width | 13.5 m | |
| Height | 4.66 m | |
| Weaponry | ||
| Primary weapons | ||
| 1st bank | 4 guns | |
| 2nd bank | 2 guns | |
| Secondary weapons | ||
| 1st bank capacity | 50 | |
| 2nd bank capacity | 40 | |
| Countermeasures | ||
| Countermeasure capacity | 25 countermeasures | |
Armaments
| Default Statistics | |||
| Bank | Guns | Standard Loadout | |
| 1st | 4 | Subach HL-9 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Patriot | |
| Compatible Primaries | |||
| Subach HL-9, Dazzler, Hammer, Flux, Ragnarok, Patriot | |||
| Default Statistics | ||
| Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 50 | Wasp |
| 2nd | 40 | Electryon |
| Compatible Secondaries | ||
| Wasp, Hellstorm, Tornado, Cyclone, Electryon | ||
Modding Resources
- $POF File: fighter3t-03.pof
- Texture list: fighter3t-03;GLASS
Gallery
Veteran Comments
Please read the Veteran Comments policy before editing this section.
The Achilles was supposed to be a sort of next-generation Ulysses, being an excellent dogfighter but not possessing a lot of heavy weaponry. In the same vein, the Ezechiel was supposed to be a next-generation Apollo, being less specialized but much more versatile. Both would have been made available at the beginning of the campaign, allowing the player to choose which fighter he preferred, depending on his flying style. As it is, the table stats actually made the Achilles rather underpowered.
