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[Knt Maverick]

Victor Morson, on 26 April 2012 - 10:22 PM, said:

X-Wings, seriously?

They don't have jump drives (no idea how Luke got out system), they only have a tiny laser array and terrible armor if their shields get breached. They're only slightly better than freaking TIE Fighters.

I'm pretty sure even a BTU fighter could tear one to shreds almost instantly, and they're pretty low on the tier of sci-fi fighter craft. I've gotta go with any jump fighter from the Wing Commander universe on this one (as far as manned fighter craft going), like the Dragon.

not sure if anyone has corrected you on this or not... but... they DO have hyperspace genarators... essentially.. "jump-drive" as do the A-WIngs, Y-WIngs, B-Wings (all includes shields)... as for being "slightly" better than a TIE-Fighter... think again... the "Eyeballs" only had a pair of lasers.. X-Wings had quad lasers plus Proton Torps... kill an eyeball in a single "pair" shot... kill 2 tandum on a double-tap... The "Squints" (TIE-Interceptors) are slightly faster than the X-wing and a bit more nimble, however, still lacking shields.. but make up for it with quad lasers. Please.. if you're gonna try to knock down a spacific universe/design... at least know the info first.

[Hayashi]

Outrider01, on 26 April 2012 - 11:17 PM, said:

Space Above and Beyond - The Hammerhead

Ran about the same time as Babylon 5 but ended after 3 seasons. Had a gun under the nose that was a bit like the cannons on attack choppers.

This reminds me of Imperium Galactica's Fighter IV: Streak.

[Insidious Johnson]

Outrider01, on 26 April 2012 - 11:17 PM, said:

Space Above and Beyond - The Hammerhead

Ran about the same time as Babylon 5 but ended after 3 seasons. Had a gun under the nose that was a bit like the cannons on attack choppers.

Oh yeah, I remember! SA-43! Favorite clip :

[LordDeathStrike]

from the movie, the last star fighter.

nothing beats "DEATHBLOSSOM"

[Insidious Johnson]

LordDeathStrike, on 28 April 2012 - 08:46 PM, said:

from the movie, the last star fighter.

nothing beats "DEATHBLOSSOM"

except a second wave, right after.

[Gun Bear]

It is obviously the Vic Viper! Where is the love for Gradius!

[pursang]

Insidious Johnson, on 28 April 2012 - 08:33 PM, said:

Oh yeah, I remember! SA-43! Favorite clip :

Why have I not heard of this show before?! Those are some pretty impressive visual effects for mid-'90s TV sci-fi.

Edited by pursang, 29 April 2012 - 03:58 AM.

[Niftal]

Too many to list a single favorite: The A-Wing, TIE-Interceptor (the X-wing vs. Tie Fighter version, which had a tractor beam and shields), Enriyes (Freespace2), Descent series, most already listed here, plus the Starlancer series (The Grendal was one of my favorites there). I started gaming with Wing Commander 1, so here's a shout out to all of my fellow Christopher Blairs! The Hornet was fun, easy and fast, really good in a skilled pilot's hands, much like the Rapier.... then there's the Excalibur and Vampire I and II - all Wing Commander series ships. I'm not sure if you could count it as a space fighter, but it did fly in space: the Razor from Earthsiege 2. Now, for those of you who know, this will be rediculusly easy: connect, by actor, Star Wars to Wing Commander, then to Mass Effect (3)

Edited by Niftal, 29 April 2012 - 04:48 AM.

[Patrio Sioux Daltum]

Viper Mk VII. It is capable of rotating 180 degrees in slightly under .35 seconds, it can fly as far and fast as possible given fuel, carries three automatic railguns that actually have scientific basis unlike proton torpedoes or laser cannons, and missiles. Plus, no annoying R2-D2.

The Viper was actually based a lot on the F-16 right down to the code name, so it is safe to assume the Viper is a lightweight air(Or space) superiority fighter. Or both, considering Vipers are configured to fly in both atmosphere and space; it has RCS points and control vanes and flaps.

[Knt Maverick]

Wedge A, on 31 March 2012 - 11:37 PM, said:

Wedge Antilles only pilots X-Wings while taking down the Empire one Tie Fighter at a time.

That wasn't Wedge... that was another guy.. Tycho Celchu, an Imperial Defector sometime around the Hoth (Episode V) line up. He helps Wedge re-form the Rogue Squadron, later, He, Wedge, and Wes Jenson form Wraith Squadron..

and Yes.. Wedge also piloted a TIE fighter a few times.. not for the Empire, mind you, but as an under cover squadron to help hunt down a certain faction of the remaining Imperial forces. (Star Wars X-Wing Series Novels)

Patrio Sioux Daltum, on 29 April 2012 - 04:39 AM, said:

Viper Mk VII. It is capable of rotating 180 degrees in slightly under .35 seconds, it can fly as far and fast as possible given fuel, carries three automatic railguns that actually have scientific basis unlike proton torpedoes or laser cannons, and missiles. Plus, no annoying R2-D2.

The Viper was actually based a lot on the F-16 right down to the code name, so it is safe to assume the Viper is a lightweight air(Or space) superiority fighter. Or both, considering Vipers are configured to fly in both atmosphere and space; it has RCS points and control vanes and flaps.

My only beef with the Viper fighters is that they don't have intersteller travel for long range.. They're Great for anything locally, and they're a Great design.

Edited by Knt.Maverick, 29 April 2012 - 04:58 AM.

[Toothman]

Has to be the starfury. Its the only fighter on the list that could actually fly. Rest of them are atmospheric planes stuck out in space which everyone should know won't work.

[pursang]

Patrio Sioux Daltum, on 29 April 2012 - 04:39 AM, said:

Viper Mk VII. It is capable of rotating 180 degrees in slightly under .35 seconds, it can fly as far and fast as possible given fuel, carries three automatic railguns that actually have scientific basis unlike proton torpedoes or laser cannons, and missiles. Plus, no annoying R2-D2.

The Viper was actually based a lot on the F-16 right down to the code name, so it is safe to assume the Viper is a lightweight air(Or space) superiority fighter. Or both, considering Vipers are configured to fly in both atmosphere and space; it has RCS points and control vanes and flaps.

I prefer the Viper Mark II to that of the newer Viper Mark VII. Here is the Mark II in all her rendered glory:

Edited by pursang, 29 April 2012 - 05:22 AM.

[Zakatak]

The Viper is a beauty, but, even by Battletech standards, is pretty slow at around 7g's. Not much in the way of armor either, since they can be shot down with Raider pee shooters (basically GAU-8/RAC-2's) in a few hits. They are sort of like TARDIS's because you can put 4 missiles, 2400 rounds of 30mm, and fuel in those tiny frames not even 9m long!

[Gun Bear]

Still no recognition of the awesomeness which is the Vic Viper?

[Catamount]

pursang, on 29 April 2012 - 03:58 AM, said:

Why have I not heard of this show before?! Those are some pretty impressive visual effects for mid-'90s TV sci-fi.

because like many other science fiction shows to be gotten hold of by Fox, it got cancelled almost immediately. It ran for only a single season in the mid-90s.

[LegendaryAtlas5000]

Man F-302 FTW.
Vote for F-302 and i like you.
I love Stargate watch it every day.

[Redbear6]

The Gunstar from "The Last Starfighter". Just for Deathblossom.

[MechRaccoon]

My favorite is probably the Slave 1.




The design is unique, it has FREAKING LASER GUNS, and it can release seismic charges, which are AWESOME.


No, not like that.

Edited by MechRaccoon, 30 April 2012 - 03:46 AM.

[Gun Bear]

Slave 1 is personal freighter not a starfighter.

[Werewolf Fetladral]

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Space Fighters - Which is the most awesome?

The one that is burning in a big heap pile.