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| Hellcat V Medium Fighter | |
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| Manufacturer | Douglas Aerospace |
| Type | Medium Fighter |
| Length | 27 meters |
| Weight | 14 metric tonnes |
| Weapons | 2 Laser/Particle Cannons 2 Ion Cannons 6 Image Recognition missiles |
| Shield | Standard shields |
| Hull | 80-100cm armor plating |
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Top Speed | 420 kps |
| Affiliation | Terran Confederation |
The Hellcat V Medium Fighter is a fictional spacecraft found in the Wing Commander universe. Its first appearance was in Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger.
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About
In the fictional Wing Commander universe, the Hellcat V was developed by Douglas Aerospace. The Hellcat V measured 27 meters long and weighed 14 metric tonnes. Its maximum velocity reaches at around 420 kps with an acceleration rate of 225 k/s^2. The standard Hellcat V is equipped with 2 Laser Guns, 2 Ion Guns, and 2x3 Image Recognition missiles. The Hellcat V is designed as a multi-role medium fighter. The Hellcat V can operate in an atmosphere, allowing it to play a critical role in ground attack missions and planetary assault operations. The fighter is extremely tough and carries both powerful shields and heavy armor. The Hellcat V was the successor to the F-44 Rapier II. Although the Hellcat V was a generally reliable spacecraft, it never gained the fame and glory of its predecessor due to a somewhat less powerful arsenal. The Hellcat V was declared obsolete by the year 2680, and would be replaced by newer fighter craft.
Wing Commander Academy
The Hellcat V is shown early parts of the animated television series Wing Commander Academy. Several cadet pilots are seen flying the fighter, mainly during the cadets' training simulators and flights. The weapon arsenal on this Hellcat V seems to be similar to that of the game. The design of the fighter is also similar to the game's original design. Academy is set in the year 2654.
Namesake
- The name Hellcat traces its way all the way back to the old wet navy fighter of the United States of America during World War II.
(See F6F Hellcat)
