How many vipers does a Battlestar carry?

From “The Living Legend” we know that battlestars carry 75 Vipers, 12 Landram land based troop transports and 12 shuttlecraft.

What was the IM button in the Viper?

reverse thruster
The main flight control of a Viper is a three buttoned joystick, similar to a jet fighter. The three buttons are labeled FIRE, TURBO and IM, with the fire button being red. The IM button is the reverse thruster….Original series (1978, 1980)

How long is a Colonial Viper?

28.54ft
The Colonial Viper is the primary space superiority fighter and attack craft deployed by the Colonial military….Page actions.

Is the Viper Mk IV good?

The Viper MkIV can be useful as a multi-role. With a maximum cargo capacity of 54T it is a surprisingly effective trader for a fighter class and an above average jump range lets the ship take on an explorer role.

How fast is a viper in Battlestar Galactica?

The approximate distance between Colonial Vipers and Cylon Raiders in space battles can be estimated since the sizes of both are known. The range is typically a few tens of meters (<100 feet) and the relative velocities only ~100 meters/second (240 mph) or comparable to WW II fighter aircraft.

What happened to Pegasus in Battlestar Galactica?

For the Pegasus of the original series, see Pegasus (TOS). Along with Galactica, Pegasus was one of only two Colonial military vessels to survive the Fall of the Twelve Colonies, serving under the command of Admiral Helena Cain. It was destroyed two years later during the Exodus from New Caprica.

How do I get Cobra Mk IV?

It is only available to PC players who purchased Horizons before February 5, 2016 (this also includes Lifetime Expansion Pass holders), and to Xbox One players who purchased the Horizons season pass before July 30, 2016. Players who met these requirements can obtain the ship in-game from stations using credits.

Who are the pilots in the Colonial Fleet?

Pilots are officers in the Colonial Fleet trained and qualified to operate a Viper fighter or a Raptor multipurpose vehicle.

What kind of fighter does the Colonial Viper have?

In fact, the Viper has taken drastic changes over the decades from the pre-Cylon War era aircraft from before Colonial Unification up through eight models of Viper used by the Colonial Fleet . The Mk VII is currently the standard issued fighter of the Fleet although it has already been outclassed by the new war-time development, the MK VIII.

What kind of spacecraft is the Colonial Viper?

The Colonial Viper is a fictional spacecraft in the Battlestar Galactica science-fiction franchise. It is the primary fighter spacecraft type used by the human protagonists in this fictional universe.

What was the Viper used for in the Cylon War?

The Viper (Mark I) was introduced into Colonial service shortly before the outbreak of the first Cylon War. However, it was the Mark II Viper series, designed specifically for use with the new Colonial Battlestars, that is best remembered. The Mark II was used during the Cylon War, proving a capable fighting vehicle.