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| − | The Horseman was the Foundation's first attempt at a long-range bomber, and was the predeccessor to the [[Harpy]]. Horsemans were produced begining in [[A.Y.]] | + | The Horseman was the Foundation's first attempt at a long-range bomber, and was the predeccessor to the [[Harpy]]. Horsemans were produced begining in [[A.Y.]] 5971 and officially retired in A.Y. 620, a period of 50 years. |
In a rare move, design and production of the Horseman was contracted to an outside firm, making it one of the very few fighters not designed, tested, and built entirely in [[Gudersnipe]]-owned facilities. | In a rare move, design and production of the Horseman was contracted to an outside firm, making it one of the very few fighters not designed, tested, and built entirely in [[Gudersnipe]]-owned facilities. | ||
| − | Despite a long production record, few | + | Despite a relatively long production record, few Horsemen were produced, and even fewer deployed into active combat. The Horseman was deemed too slow and unwieldy to survive in high or even medium-threat environments. |
Though officially cast as a 40PSL+ fighter, the Horseman could barely reach 38, and not within the alloted time of the [[acceleration curve]] test. | Though officially cast as a 40PSL+ fighter, the Horseman could barely reach 38, and not within the alloted time of the [[acceleration curve]] test. | ||
| − | Following | + | Following retirement from active service, most Horseman bombers were scrapped, with only a handful saved for museums. |
| − | The Horseman's legacy was in proving the need for a long-range bomber, though it failed to fill that | + | The Horseman's legacy was in proving the need for a long-range bomber, though it failed to fill that rôle. |
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 27 December 2018
The Horseman was the Foundation's first attempt at a long-range bomber, and was the predeccessor to the Harpy. Horsemans were produced begining in A.Y. 5971 and officially retired in A.Y. 620, a period of 50 years.
In a rare move, design and production of the Horseman was contracted to an outside firm, making it one of the very few fighters not designed, tested, and built entirely in Gudersnipe-owned facilities.
Despite a relatively long production record, few Horsemen were produced, and even fewer deployed into active combat. The Horseman was deemed too slow and unwieldy to survive in high or even medium-threat environments.
Though officially cast as a 40PSL+ fighter, the Horseman could barely reach 38, and not within the alloted time of the acceleration curve test.
Following retirement from active service, most Horseman bombers were scrapped, with only a handful saved for museums.
The Horseman's legacy was in proving the need for a long-range bomber, though it failed to fill that rôle.
