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'''Name''': F/A-76 Longbow<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation F/A-76 Longbow Heavy Bomber<br />'''Type''': very heavy military fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 20 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 2<br />'''Skeleton Crew''': 1/+10<br />'''Passengers''': 0<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 12 days<br />'''Cost''': 547,112 credits<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D+1<br />'''Space''': 2<br />'''Atmosphere''': 225; 650 kmh<br />'''Hull''': 5D<br />'''Shields''': 9D+1<br />'''Sensors'''
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'''Name''': F/A-76 Longbow<br />'''Craft''': Terran Confederation F/A-76 Longbow Heavy Bomber<br />'''Type''': very heavy military fightercraft<br />'''Scale''': starfighter<br />'''Length''': 20 meters<br />'''Skill''': starfighter pilot<br />'''Crew''': 2<br />'''Skeleton Crew''': 1/+5<br />'''Passengers''': 0<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3.1 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 12 days<br />'''Cost''': 547,112 credits<br />'''Jump Drive''': x1<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D+1<br />'''Space''': 2<br />'''Atmosphere''': 225; 650 kmh<br />'''Hull''': 5D<br />'''Shields''': 9D+1<br />'''Sensors'''
 
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Revision as of 09:12, 25 April 2014

Terran Confederation FA-76 Longbow Heavy Bomber 1.jpg
Terran Confederation FA-76 Longbow Heavy Bomber 2.jpg

Name: F/A-76 Longbow
Craft: Terran Confederation F/A-76 Longbow Heavy Bomber
Type: very heavy military fightercraft
Scale: starfighter
Length: 20 meters
Skill: starfighter pilot
Crew: 2
Skeleton Crew: 1/+5
Passengers: 0
Cargo Capacity: 3.1 metric tons
Consumables: 12 days
Cost: 547,112 credits
Jump Drive: x1
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 1D+1
Space: 2
Atmosphere: 225; 650 kmh
Hull: 5D
Shields: 9D+1
Sensors

  • Passive: 40/1D
  • Scan: 80/2D
  • Search: 120/3D
  • Focus: 4/4D

Weapons

  • 2 Heavy Neutron Guns
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-10/20/40
Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/4,000m
Rate of fire: 3
Damage: 2D+2
  • 2 Standard Plasma Guns
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-8/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 100-800/1,500/3,000m
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 3D+1
  • 2 Military Grade Particle Cannons
Fire Arc: aft turret
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-10/20/40
Atmosphere Range: 100-1,000/2,000/4,000m
Rate of fire: 3
Damage: 2D+2
  • 4 Quad Light Ordnance Hardpoints
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
  • Long Range Friend-or-Foe (LRIFF) Missile
Scale: starfighter
Space Range: 1-40/80/240
Atmosphere Range: 100-4,000/8,000/24,000m
Ammo: 8
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 8D+1; 0D vs capital scale
  • Standard Heat Seeker (HS) Missile
Scale: capital
Space Range: 1-30/60/90
Atmosphere Range: 100-3,000/6,000/9,000m
Ammo: 8
Rate of fire: 1
Damage: 1D+1
  • 2 Dual Heavy Ordnance Hardpoints
Fire Arc: forward
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-20/40/160
Atmosphere Range: 2-40/80/320km
Ammo: 4 Mk IV Torpedoes
Rate of fire: 6
Damage: 6D+2
  • Tractor Beam
Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/6/12
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/600/1,200m
Strength: 4D
  • Electronic Counter Measure Module
Fire Arc: all
Crew: 1
Skill: sensors
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km
Effects: Enemy Sensors and Fire Control -1D
  • Countermeasure Pod Dispenser
Fire Arc: aft
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: sensors
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-13/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 1-25/50/100km
Ammo: 24
Rate of fire: 1
Effects: Enemy Sensors & Fire Control -1D

Gear

  • Akwende Drive
  • Ejection Seat
  • Auto Repair System

Description: The F/A-76 Longbow is a heavy bomber in the service of the Terran Confederation. It has seen action with several Terran factions during and following the Terran-Kilrathi War.

The Longbow is a Kilrathi War era design among a long line of heavy bombers, including the A-17 Broadsword and the A-18 Crossbow. Like most bombers, the Longbow is built on a heavy chassis and is specially suited to neutralize high priority targets, including warships, installations, and planetary bases. The Longbow is heavily armored and can absorb enemy fire for prolonged periods. As of 2669, it was among the most heavily-armed fighters in the Confederation, hosting several lasers, a large missile loadout, at least four torpedoes, and a rear turret for additional protection. Its heavy payload made it a lethal threat to Kilrathi warships, especially from Longbows flying in squadrons.

One of the Longbow's greatest drawbacks, though, is its poor maneuverability. Being such a large fighter with a heavy payload, it is a poor choice against enemy fighters and must often rely on its rear turret and a fighter escort to ward off its opponents.

Some variants of the Longbow also possessed jump capabilities, a rarity among Confederation fighters.

Longbows saw extensive service in 2669 against the Kilrathi. At least one squadron was stationed on the TCS Victory. One of their more notable actions took place during the launch of the TCS Behemoth. The Victory sent its Longbows to plant mines around several jump points in the Torgo System to ward off any Kilrathi pursuers who might have attempted to stop the Behemoth from reaching the Loki System, where its primary weapon would be tested.

Even after the end of the Kilrathi War, the Longbow saw extensive action during the Border Worlds Conflict of 2673. During the conspiracy to drag the Confederation into a state of war with the Union of Border Worlds, the Black Lance acquired numerous Longbows for use in their attacks on the two factions. Many of these Longbows would be destroyed at the hands of Confederation and Border Worlds pilots.

Source: thedemonapostle; The Wing Commander Role Playing Game (page 299)