Gladiator
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T8C Gladiator | ||
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Manufacturer | Anvil Aerospace (ANVL) | |
Size | Small (2) | |
Focus | Light Bomber | |
Production state | Flight Ready | |
Maximum crew | 2 | |
Cost | ||
REC cost | 16,500 REC | |
Pledge cost | 165 USD | |
Specifications | ||
Null-cargo mass | 87,497 kg | |
SCM speed | 200.0 m/s | |
Afterburner speed | 980.0 m/s | |
Length | 22.5 m | |
Beam | 22.5 m | |
Height | 6 m | |
The Anvil T8C Gladiator is the civilian model of the T8A Gladiator appeals to those that want to explore the 'Verse with a bit of added security. Supporting a maximum of two the Gladiator is perfectly equipped to explore and fight with or without a wingman. Its great modularity allows pilots to choose between an extra cargo hold or a bomb bay and replace the rear turret’s laser cannon with a tractor beam, making it an ideal craft for light salvage missions.[1][2]
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Specifications
Avionics | ||||
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Component | Manufacturer | Model | Size (Max) | # per mount x total |
TBD | S Radar | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 | |
TBD | S Computer | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 |
Systems | ||||
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Component | Manufacturer | Model | Size (Max) | # per mount x total |
Aegis Dynamics | Regulus | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 | |
Aegis Dynamics | Bracer | Small (Small) | 1 x 2 | |
Gorgon Defender Industries | AllStop | Small (Small) | 1 x 2 |
Propulsion | ||||
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Component | Manufacturer | Model | Size (Max) | # per mount x Total |
TBD | S Fuel Intake | Small (Small) | 1 x 2 | |
S Fuel Tank | Small (Small) | 1 x 2 | ||
TBD | S Quantum Drive | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 | |
TBD | S Jump Module | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 | |
S Quantum Fuel Tank | Small (Small) | 1 x 1 |
Thrusters | ||||
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Component | Manufacturer | Model | Type | # per mount x Total |
Main Thruster | Main | 1 x 2 | ||
Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster | Gimbal | 1 x 8 |
Weaponry | |||||
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Component | Manufacturer | Model | Details | Size (Max) | # per mount x Total |
Behring | M4A Laser Cannon | 2 (3) | 1 x 2 | ||
Klaus & Werner | CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater | Manned | 2 (2) | 2 x 1 | |
Firestorm Kinetics | Tempest II | Behring MSD-322 Marsden | 2 (3) | 2 x 2 | |
Firestorm Kinetics | Ignite II | Behring MSD-322 Marsden | 2 (3) | 2 x 2 | |
Talon Weapon Systems | ASM-20/c Stalker V TL CS | ANVL Gladiator Torpedo Rack | 5 (6) | 4 x 1 |
History
The T8A Gladiators were originally developed to bridge the gap between fighters and bombers for the military. Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond. They were introduced to civilian market as T8C Gladiators in an unknown time.[3]
Model
Variants
- T8A Gladiator: The T8A Gladiator is the military variant of the Gladiator used by the UEE Military.
Development
The development of Gladiator in 2013, the initial 2D concepts and a 3D concept mesh created by David Hobbins (Concept Artist). When he was done, Andrew Ley (Concept Design Director) further refined the 3D concept mesh and the ship’s appearance, as well as providing rough animations for the many mechanical elements. After that, Matthew Johns (Senior 3D Artist) remodelled the ship, adding detail as well as further refining the mechanical elements and rough animations. With rendered images of the newly created 3D mesh and guidance from Paul Jones (Art Director), Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist) provided a 2D ‘paintover’ image for the Squadron 42 version of the Gladiator. Matthew then used this 2D paintover as a guide to inform the creation of textures and shaders that define the surfaces of the ship.[4]
Trivia
- The Gladiator was inspired by the carrier-based dive and torpedo bombers of World War II such as the
TBF Avenger and the
SBD Dauntless.[5]
- It was initially created for Squadron 42 only.[5]
Gallery
References
Products of Anvil Aerospace | ||
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Ships |
Arrow • Carrack • Crucible • DireHawk • F7A Hornet • F7A Hornet Mk II • F7A-R Hornet Tracker • F7C Hornet • F7C Hornet Wildfire • F7C-M Super Hornet • F7C-R Hornet Tracker • F7C-S Hornet Ghost • F8A Lightning • F8C Lightning • F8C Lightning Executive Edition • Gladiator • Hawk • Hurricane • ShadowHawk • T8A Gladiator • Terrapin • Valkyrie • |