The FF-S3 Saberfish: A High-Speed Space and Atmospheric Fighter
The FF-S3 Saberfish is a high-speed space and atmospheric fighter built by the Hervic Company for the Earth Federation. This space variant of the FF-3 Saberfish is equipped with four booster packs on its wings, two on top and two on the bottom, providing high mobility and firepower.
Design and Features
The Saberfish has a sleek design, with a total of 12 missile launchers mounted on the tips of its space warfare booster packs. Additionally, it can be loaded with a large anti-ship missile, giving it the firepower needed to damage enemy ships. The fighter’s performance is high, with the ability to overwhelm the Gattle of the Principality of Zeon. However, it is inferior in output and thrust compared to mobile suits and is particularly vulnerable to maneuvers using AMBAC.
History
The Saberfish was developed as part of the Earth Federation’s Year 70 Armament Reinforcement Plan in U.C. 0076. It first saw combat during the One Year War and was widely used in the opening stages of the conflict. Although it had decent status as a space fighter, the introduction of the Principality of Zeon’s mobile suit technology rendered the fighter practically obsolete. The Saberfish was eventually taken out of front-line service in space and replaced by more heavily armored and maneuverable mobile suits.
Combat Characteristics
The Saberfish is equipped with two pairs of four machine guns built into the nose of the aircraft, as well as 12 missile launchers mounted on the tips of its space warfare booster packs. It can also be loaded with a large anti-ship missile, giving it the firepower needed to damage enemy ships. However, its lack of armor, up-to-date weapons, and AMBAC system made it vulnerable to mobile suits.
Legacy
The Saberfish continued to see service well into U.C. 0087, despite its limitations. Many Federation mobile suit aces of the One Year War, such as Bernard Monsha, South Burning, and Yuu Kajima, first earned their wings piloting this fighter craft. The Saberfish also saw combat during the Gryps War and was used by the Anti-Earth Union Group during their descent onto Jaburo.
Specifications
- Unit Type: Mass Production Support Space Craft
- Developed from: FF-3 Saberfish
- First Seen: 0070 U.C.
- Last Seen: 0096 U.C.
- Manufacturer: Hervic Company
- Pilot Accommodations: Pilot only (in canopy-style cockpit)
- Standard Armaments: 4 x 25mm Vulcan Gun, 12 x Missile Launcher
- Optional Armaments: Anti-Ship Missile
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