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A '''starfighter''' is a small versatile, maneuverable | A '''starfighter''' is a small, versatile, maneuverable spacecraft, often used for bombing or "dog fighting" in space or in enclosed atmosphere. These ships are unable to enter [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] by themselves, and need to be launched from planetary bases, orbiting [[space station]]s or ships to conduct strikes against enemy [[warship]]s, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and [[dropship]]s. Their size varies from a few meters to well over 50 meters. Ships primarily designed to carry fighters are commonly known as [[carrier]]s. | ||
==Known types== | |||
*[[Type-27 | ===Covenant=== | ||
*[[Type-31 | *[[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Type-27 "Banshee" XMF]] | ||
*[[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Type-31 "Seraph" XMF]] | |||
*[[Tarasque-class heavy fighter]] | *[[Tarasque-class heavy fighter]] | ||
*[[Gigas-class fighter-bomber]] | *[[Gigas-class fighter-bomber]] | ||
===UNSC=== | |||
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | *[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | ||
*[[YSS-1000 Sabre]] | *[[YSS-1000 Sabre]] | ||
*[[Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity]] | *[[Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity]] | ||
{{Ship types}} | |||
[[Category:Ship Classifications]] | [[Category:Ship Classifications]] | ||
Revision as of 03:09, June 29, 2011
A starfighter is a small, versatile, maneuverable spacecraft, often used for bombing or "dog fighting" in space or in enclosed atmosphere. These ships are unable to enter slipspace by themselves, and need to be launched from planetary bases, orbiting space stations or ships to conduct strikes against enemy warships, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and dropships. Their size varies from a few meters to well over 50 meters. Ships primarily designed to carry fighters are commonly known as carriers.
Known types
Covenant
UNSC
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