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Yakaiev YA-500 Saber Space Superiority Fighter

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Viper Mk XIII from Battlestar Galactica


Name: Saber Space Superiority Fighter

Designation: YA-500

Manufacturer/Designer: Yakaiev Design Bureau

Operator: Thyserian Royal Navy

Availability: Exclusive

Year Built:

2300-Prototype
2305-IOC in the Thyserian Royal Navy
2307-Mass Production begins
2346-Mass Production halted, sporadic production periods to present.

Classification: Space Superiority Fighter

Features:

EGA Armor Plating
EGA Military-grade Kinetic Barriers
Advanced Thyserian Avionics

Production Cost: 65 Million Imperial Blite

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): 125 Million Imperial Blite (for export sales)

Propulsion: 3 Sublight Antimatter Engines

Armament:

-[4] EGA Miniature 3m Bloodrage Autocannons (2 wing, 2 forward of cockpit)
-[6] Hardpoints on Wings for 6 Infrared Air-Air Missiles (EGA Hailstorm)
-[2] Internal Missile Bays for 2 Radar Beyond Visual Range Air-Air Missiles (EGA Hailstorm)

Advantages:

Well armed
High maneuverability
Best maneuverability of Erineos fighters in atmosphere
Decent variety of weaponry
Advanced avionics

Disadvantages:

Larger than the Zero and Scimitar
No ground attack capability beyond gun runs
Larger frontal radar cross-section due to design.

Description:

The pinnacle of the design pioneered by the Scimitar, the Saber outdoes many Citadel based fighters and practically anything in the Terminus. The Saber is sleek, well armed, and dedicated completely to air to air combat. While not as stylish as the Zero, the Saber certainly has a unique style all its own, while maintaining the distinct look that fighters from Thysera have become known for. One feature that's noticeable is a return to the Scimitar's style of canopy rather than maintaining the Zero's sleek design.

In addition, cooperation with Empire General Assembly has resulted in a well armed fighter, as the Saber was designed with EGA components and armor from the ground up. Cooperation between the vassal and overlord states has resulted in a nimble, well armed fighter that is able to take plenty of abuse from enemy fighters and anti-air. The Saber is a key piece in modern fighter doctrine for the Queendom of Erineos and the skilled pilots flying these aircraft support Krogan aircraft during engagements with great efficiency.

The fighter's production line may currently be halted, but the tooling and line remains ready to create more of these fearsome fighters whenever they are needed.

Credits:

Battlestar Galactica for the Viper Mk XIII design

Additional Views of the Mk XIII from the man who designed them for BSG

Edited by Wheeljack, Feb 1 2017, 01:20 AM.
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