Hitchhiker-AR (A1-0)
| Production Information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Akane Aerospace Group |
| Designer | Design Team 41 |
| Model | SGM-FS-243 |
| Class | Faster than Light Sprint Missile |
| Cost | 2.7 Million Union Credits |
| Technical specifications | |
| FTL-drive | MN-299 'Throw Away' Silverspace Drive |
| Range | 500 LY |
| Shielding | Class IV Light Shield Generator |
| Targeting systems | Primary - Extended Range Two-way Command Receiver Backup - Extended Range Active Radar Seeker with Electro-optical 'Reject' Validation |
| Navigation system | Data link, Cruise Guidance |
| Countermeasure systems | Corkscrew Maneuver while in Sprint stage
Forward Facing Self Screening Jammer Bubble Self Screening Jammer |
| Armament | Programmable Anti-Matter Burst with Kinetic Penetrator |
| Usage | |
| Availability | Military |
| Role | Anti-Ship Missile |
| Year introduced | 4 BBT / 1269 PSY |
| Affiliation | Union Naval Defense Forces
Union Ground Defense Forces Compact Navy Compact Celestial Defense Force FUTURE OPERATORS Celestial Forces of the Confederacy |
The SGM-FS-243 'Hitchhiker-AR' is a Faster than Light Sprint Missile designed by Akane Aerospace Group's Design Team 41. It is Akane Aerospace's flagship product, serving as a culmination of research and technology. It is designed to be part of the Union's 'Stand in, Stand off' system for celestial based bombers. Once launched, the missile creates its own Silverspace pool, and cruises to target for up to 500 light years. Upon reaching the target, the missile exits Silverspace, jettisons the booster stage, and arms the payload. Around [number] are produced with a scheduled [number] have been ordered. The Hitchhiker is under export restriction, with a sector wide exportable version expected soon.
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