SF-102 Spearhead

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A dedicated interceptor for the Systems Alliance Navy, built to complement the SF-100 Corsair fighters.

SF-102 Spearhead
Role: Interceptor

National Origin: Systems Alliance

Introduction: Late 2180's

Primary User(s): Systems Alliance Navy

General Characteristics
Crew: 1

Propulsion:
 * 4 x Antiproton Thrusters
 * FTL Mass Effect Drive Core

Armament
Guns:
 * 2 x Mass Accelerator Machine Guns

Description
Nicknamed the "Banshee" and "A-Wing", the Spearhead is a fast, agile interceptor built to screen friendly forces from enemy fighters. Its aerodynamic design makes it capable of air superiority in atmosphere as well. The arrowhead-shaped protrusions extending forward also serves as Diffuse Radiator Arrays to make sure that if a Spearhead is knocked out of the fight it won't be from overheating. It's when the DRA's start to glow from heat buildup that contributes to the nickname "Banshee".

As only a situational tool two missiles/torpedoes can be slung in expendable, temporary mounts on either side of the cockpit. But they are not fixed weapons as the added mass reduces the Spearhead's performance.