The Kestrel is produced under license in the Spinward Marches by LSP in their Lunion shipyards. The Kestrel is a compromise design--some capability for space combat was considered to be essential, but the main use was anticipated to be atmospheric combat. Accordingly, the computer installation was limited to a Model 3, which still accounts for 50% of the vehicle cost.

CraftID:	Kestrel Class Fighter, TL13, MCr23
Hull:	9/23, Disp=10, Conf=1AF, Armor=40F, Loaded=153.6t, Unloaded=150.2t
Power:	1/2, Fusion=135MW, Dur=15/45
Loco:	1/2, StdGrav=700t, Max=3150, Cruise=2363, NOE=170, MaxAccel=3.5G, Agility=2
Comm:	Radio=System, Laser=FarOrbit, Maser=Planetary
Sensors:	EMSActive(FarOrbit), EMSPassive(Interstellar), Neutrino Sensor (100kw), LowPenDensitometer (50m), ActObjScan=Rout, ActObjPin=Rout, PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff, PassEnScan=Rout, PassEnPin=Diff
Off:	Hardpoints=1 Missiles=x03 Batteries 1 Bearing 1 Pen/ Max Auto Dngr Attn Dmg Range Tgts Spc Sig ROF 50MW Beam Laser 57/4 120 Reg(125) 2 - L 40
Def:	DefDM+7, Point Defense Targeting for laser
Control:	Comp3*3, HoloLink*40
Accom:	Crew=3 (Commander, Gunner, Pilot), Seats=Roomy*3, Bunks=2, Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
Other:	Fuel=27kl, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Moderate

Author: R.S.Dean