SAFS Fireball, 15k

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Manufacturer:
Chassis Number:1003 -
Crew:1
Weight:0.55 tons
Length:1.18 m
Width:0.98 m
Height:2.23 m
Engine:SHL1375A
Land Speed:40 kph
Range:115 km
Radio:FuG34SP
Sight:TZF(sd.) 45 Mk II
Primary Armament:4.7 cm Prg.56 Laser gun E1
Secondary Armament:
Armour:7 mm tungsten
12 mm Super Ceramics

Image copyright by Kow Yokoyama.

The space type of the Super A.F.S., the Fireball, closely resembled the original, with the addition of small-sized jet nozzles set into the back. Despite appearances the structure, equipment, and function of the Fireball was very different. The power system was routed primarily to the jet system and not the legs. The armour was increased and the body reinforced without regard to the increase in weight. The optical system was removed in favour of extensive searching equipment. There are additional changes, all of which made the altered Super A.F.S. the ideal weapon in the space war.

The Fireball was created for the attack on SDR spy satellites in October 2885, with an initial run of 3 models. With the Banana Boat being able to these machines into orbit, the war theatre enlarged considerably. With the success of the raids, mass production started on the Fireball with only a few slight changes based on the experiences of the action. The exhaust nozzles were enlarged slightly for more precise attitude control giving much improved manoeuvrability in weightless environments.

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