CENTAURI RUTHARIAN STRIKE FIGHTER

Class:RUTHARIAN
Type:STRIKE FIGHTER
Length:30 Meters[?]
Mass:UNKNOWN
Crew:1 Pilot
Accel:11G
Fighter:UNKNOWN
Power:UNKNOWN
Duration:20 Hours
Weapon:UNKNOWN
Defense:UNKNOWN

This strike fighter is a test-bed for the newest Centauri Stealth technology (2258) and is intended for anti-shipping operations. It has considerably more firepower than a Sentri but less acceleration, 11G, and a less powerful targeting system. The aft armor is also weak. The fighter has a 20 hour endurance. While almost as useful as a Sentri for anti-fighter work, it is expected that the Centauri will operate both for the foreseeable future due to expense and a extremely low rate of production. A powerful desire for secrecy is resulting in production being restricted to only one factory, with a very low output. This may change if the design proves itself. Some analysts feel this fighter to be in the same league as the Minbari Nial. This fighter is also feared as the first example of a new series of "Stealth" vessels for the Centauri forces.