GTF Aurora

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GTF Aurora


Description:

CoW Tech Room Description

The Aurora is a heavily adapted variant of the Perseus and the old Valkyrie class interceptors. Although similar in performance - albeit slightly faster -the Aurora is purpose built to use 30% less hanger space - extremely useful for the cramped Agamenmon fighterbay.

Credits List

  • Model by Aldo
  • HTL version by Blowfish

Performance:

Statistics

Type Interceptor
Manufacturer Nankam Aeronautical
Maneuverability High
Max Velocity 80.0 - 100.0 mps
Max Afterburner Velocity 155.0 mps
Armor Average
Hitpoints 250
Shields 360
Length 25 m

Armaments

Default Statistics
Bank Guns Standard Loadout
1st 2 Subach HL-7
2nd 4 Gauss Railgun
Compatible Primaries
Subach HL-7, Subach HL-9, Akheton SDG, Morning Star, Prometheus S, Prometheus R, UD-8 Kayser, Banshee X, Gauss Railgun
Default Statistics
Bank Capacity Standard Loadout
1st 45 Harpoon
2nd 50 Hornet
Compatible Secondaries
Tempest, MX-64 Rockeye, Harpoon, Hornet, Tornado, Trebuchet, TAG-A, TAG-B, EMP Adv.

Veteran Comments

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It flies like the Perseus, even a little better, but the Aurora has a noticeable drop in durability. While not made of cardboard and glue like a Serapis, the Aurora is not quite the perfect blend of speed, maneuverability, and durability that the Perseus is.

However, it has six guns, which makes it a credible next-generation interceptor fighter. I dare go as far as calling it a space superiority.


In BP the trade-off of a slightly larger target profile, and 15 more hit points; you have a fighter that handles, and behaves almost exactly like the Perseus, but with six guns and 10 more shields. You might take the Perseus just for it's smaller target profile, but the Aurora is nearly always a better choice. The Aurora along with newer fighters like the GTF Atalanta and specialized fighters like the GTF Pegasus is one of the few Alliance fighters that can dogfight UEF fighters and have a chance of winning.


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