AF/A-29 Phoenix Slipfighter Squadron

AF/A-29 Phoenix Slipfighter-class (Squadron) The AF/A-29 Phoenix Slipfighter is a combined fighter/attack craft designed to operate in Earth-normal atmospheres and high-orbit.

Extremely maneuverable, the Phoenix is the primary close air support and long-range interdiction asset for planetary combat operations. It is also used to clear hostile skies of tactical fighters, to clear the way for incoming drop ships and establish air dominance in advance of the main planetfall assault element.

The Phoenix is equipped with dual PDL cannons and three ELS tubes capable of firing up to 6 SAPM-6III Strike Arrow missiles.

Game Stats
Hull Points: 300 (25 x 12)

Shield Points: None

Weapons:

1 Dual Point Defense Laser Cannon (x12)

- Bonus: - Damage: 2 points each

3 ELS Missile Launcher (x12)

- SAPM-6III Strike Arrow missiles

- Damage: 20 Points each

Specials:

None

Complement Capability:

None

Construction Requirements:

Cost: $4

Metal: 3

Energy: 1

Manpower: 0.1