The rocket interceptor is capable of flight beyond a planetary atmosphere, and thus provides some limited capability for planetary defense at fairly low tech level. With no onboard radar, the pilot is completely dependent on ground based intercept instructions. Usual operating mode is to use 70-80% of the fuel to reach a suborbital trajectory, retaining the remainder for final attack maneuvers. The pilot then makes a deadstick landing upon reentry.
To land the rocket interceptor after a suborbital flight: Formidable, Pilot, Dex, Hazardous, Fateful, Time=Absolute 5 minutes
| CraftID: | Rocket Interceptor, TL6, Cr2,927,000 |
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| Hull: | 80/200, Disp=88.9, CleanWt=20t, FullLoad=20.05t, Airframe=Hypersonic, Armor=none |
| Power: | 1.56 MW from engines, Endurance=10 minutes |
| Loco: | 4/10, High Performance Rockets*2, Thrust=78tons MaxAccel Drag MaxSpeed Cruise Range Agility Clean 3.90 - 3200 2400 400 9 |
| Comm: | Radio=Continental (5000km) |
| Sensors: | None (relies on ground based radar for interception) |
| Off: | 1 Light Hardpoint, typical external ordnance load=1 ship
missile
(usually imported)
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| Def: | - |
| Control: | Powered |
| Accom: | Crew=1, simple cockpit with rocket escape, oxygen tank and mask |
| Other: | Fuel=8.37kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Faint |
Author: R.S.Dean