| Dart DF[1] | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Missile |
| Class | Dumb-Fire[1] |
| Model | LAU-81 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 2.6m[1] |
| Payload | Illudium PEW 36[1] |
| Power | |
| Strength | 11000 ESK[1] |
| Blast Radius | 50m[1] |
| Max. Range | 10000m[1] |
| Eff. Range | 2000m[1] |
| Propulsion | |
| Velocity | 900kps[1] |
| Max. Yaw/Pitch/Roll | 10/10/10dps[1] |
The Dart DF Dumb-Fire Missile is a point-and-shoot weapon without homing capability. Once shot, it is effective only if the target maintains the same course. Often a pilot must anticipate the target's reactions. It's suggested use is in close quarters or against slow-moving targets.[2]
Kilrathi ships that sport ths missile are the Salthi.[3]
LAU-81 "Dart" DF is a missile used by several Terran Confederation fighters such as the Hornets and the Rapiers.[1]
An unguided rocket. They can be hard to hit with, but since there's no tracking equipment, technicians filled the empty space with much more boom, and as a result they are always one of the most powerful missile munitions in a Confed pilot's armory. The vagaries of Phase Shielding technology render them sometimes useful, sometimes useless against capital ships, but against capships that can be damaged by non-torpedo attacks, Dumbfires are a bomber's best friend.[Source?]