UNSC frigate: Difference between revisions
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|engine = Deuterium nuclear fusion reactor | |engine = Deuterium nuclear fusion reactor | ||
|slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | |slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | ||
|hull = {{Convert|60|cm|ftin}} [[Titanium-A armor| | |hull = {{Convert|60|cm|ftin}} [[Titanium-A armor|titanium-A battle plate]] | ||
|armament = *[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] (1) | |armament = *[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] (1) | ||
*[[Shiva missile|Shiva Nuclear Warhead Missiles]] (1-3)<ref name="Reach111">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 111''</ref> | *[[Shiva missile|Shiva Nuclear Warhead Missiles]] (1-3)<ref name="Reach111">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 111''</ref> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
There are a number of different variants of the UNSC frigate; two named ones being the [[UNSC light frigate|light frigate]] and [[UNSC heavy frigate|heavy frigate]]. The heavy frigate boasts additional | There are a number of different variants of the UNSC frigate; two named ones being the [[UNSC light frigate|light frigate]] and [[UNSC heavy frigate|heavy frigate]]. The heavy frigate boasts additional titanium-A armor plating and a larger number of point-defense guns than standard frigates. Another major difference that has been observed between regular UNSC frigates and heavy frigates is the sized of the main hangar on the underside of the vessel. This may indicate a difference in roles between normal and heavy frigates; as heavy frigates tend to have more armaments and armor but lack larger hangars may indicate that they are designed more for close support roles in space and in atmosphere, while normal frigates may engage in ship-to-ship combat and deploy and supply UNSC ground forces as opposed to directly providing close fire support. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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===Superstructure=== | ===Superstructure=== | ||
The armor of a frigate is relatively poor compared to that of its larger cousins and counterparts such as the [[UNSC destroyer]], with only 60cm of [[Titanium-A armor| | The armor of a frigate is relatively poor compared to that of its larger cousins and counterparts such as the [[UNSC destroyer]], with only 60cm of [[Titanium-A armor|titanium-A battle plate]]. However, due to its relatively light weight, the frigate's strength lies instead in maneuverability and speed. The frigate's relatively wide design is supported by structural support ribs, allowing it to perform orbital incursions.<ref name="art"/> | ||
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