From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Mark IX Hawk |
| First appearance |
"War Games" |
| Affiliation |
Moonbase Alpha |
| General Characteristics |
| Maximum speed |
30% Speed of light |
| Armaments |
missile launchers, conventional lasers |
| Propulsion |
Gas core nuclear rocket |
The Mark IX Hawk is a fictional spacecraft in the Space 1999 television series. They are apparently designed specifically for combat, and are fast, maneuverable, and well-armed. The Hawks were featured in only one episode of the entire series, War Games, but they made such an impression that they are still recognizable to many fans of science fiction.
[edit] Design
The Mark IX Hawk is essentially a two man cockpit and life support system mounted on a single fusion engine and fuel tank. Strap on boosters provide acceleration of up to 20g, and dual weapon pods house computer targeted laser batteries, 16 independently activated missile silos, and two self guiding torpedoes housing fusion warheads. All weapons are operated manually by a gunner, or are programmed to follow a predetermined attack plan. In an emergency, the weapons pods and engine assembly can be jettisoned and the command module can be used as a lifeboat.
The Hawk can be fitted with ship to ship missiles and different bombs and rockets depending on the type of mission. These weapons can be fitted on the forward wings. The Hawk is usually painted a burned orange color and thus is easily recognizable. The Hawk can be a devastating weapon; in the episode War Games a number of Hawks from an alien planet attack Moonbase Alpha without warning. The moonbase sends a squadron of Eagle spaceships to stop the Hawks; in the ensuing battle all but one of the Eagles are destroyed and Moonbase Alpha suffers severe, crippling damage from the Hawk's weapons.
|
Space: 1999 |
|
| Locations |
|
|
| Episodes & books |
|
|
| Characters |
|
|
| Spaceships & vehicles |
|
|
