Hornet class (fighter)

The Hornet-class strike fighter is a space-superiority fighter craft used by the Starfleet Marine Corps embarked aboard the starship USS Dauntless. (Star Trek: Dauntless)

Design

The Hornet-class fighter is a single-pilot fighter craft designed to be highly maneuverable in both atmosphere and space. It is propelled by two micro-fusion impulse engines for sublight speed with micro-warp drive for short range FTL capability. It is not designed for long-range autonomous missions and must be embarked aboard a larger support or mother craft, generally a starship or carrier. They are capable of speeds up to warp 8 for up to 45 minutes.

Weapons

Designed to fill the role of space-superiority fighter, the Hornet class is equipped with forward mounted phaser banks and a single micro-torpedo launcher. The craft is also fully shielded, allowing it to re-enter atmosphere from orbit in pursuit of an objective.

Craft in service

As of 2383, the following Hornet-class fighters are in service:

• Aboard USS Dauntless
  • Iwo Jima
  • Wolf 359
  • Guadalcanal
  • Hiroshima