Stinger

Stinger
Stinger
Manufacturer	Vanduul Clans (VNCL)
Role	Heavy Fighter
Size	Medium
Crew	1 – 3
Production state	Active for Squadron 42;
Pledge
Availability	Not available for sale
Specifications
Combat speed	135 m/s
Max speed	900 m/s
Mass	19,847 kg

The Vanduul Stinger (UEE designation) is a heavy fighter.^[1]

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 S Radar VNCL - Vanduul Clans

Systems
Power plants	1x S3 L Power Plant VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Coolers	1x S2 M Cooler VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Shield generators	1x S1 S Shield Generator VNCL - Vanduul Clans

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S2 M Fuel Intake VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Fuel tanks	1x S2 M Fuel Tank VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Quantum drives	1x S2 M Quantum Drive VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Jump drives	1x S2 M Jump Module VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S2 M Quantum Fuel Tank VNCL - Vanduul Clans

Thrusters
Main thrusters	1x SX Main Thruster VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Main thrusters	2x SX Main Thruster VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Maneuvering thrusters	2x SX Retro Thruster VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Maneuvering thrusters	8x S2 Joint Maneuvering Thruster VNCL - Vanduul Clans

Weaponry
Weapons	1x S5 Plasma Cannon VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Weapons	4x S2 Laser Cannon VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Turrets	1x SX Manned Turret VNCL - Vanduul Clans 2x S2 Plasma Cannon VNCL - Vanduul Clans
Missiles	2x S5 Missile Rack VNCL - Vanduul Clans 16x S2 Bullet II VNCL - Vanduul Clans

History

In 2945, UEE Navy issued a request for proposal for a next-generation fighter capable of outmatching the Vanduul STINGER-class heavy fighter in speed and turning.^[1]

Development

The Stinger is first teased in the 2015 E3 PC Gaming Show video.^[2] The Stinger now appears on the Squadron 42 Roadmap.^[3] The Stringer along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated Kingship interior.^[4]