McDonnell S2B Kestrel

For the tabletop aircraft, see McDonnell S2B Kestrel (tabletop).

"Developed under an alliance between the Confederation of Dixie and the British Empire, the Kestrel is a mainstay of the Dixie air militias. Its unusual dual-hull design affords the Kestrel excellent stability when bringing its devastating array of weaponry to bear."

—Aircraft designer

McDonnell S2B Kestrel
Basic information
Manufacturer	McDonnell
Role	Heavy fighter
Users	Confederation of Dixie Hughes Aviation Medusas
Technical specifications
Engine	Rolls-Royce Merlin II (1,180 horsepower)
Maximum speed	215 m.p.h.
Weight capacity	13,780 lbs.
Offence and defence
Guns	2x forward facing Colt Industries .60-caliber "Cheyenne" 2x forward facing Barret Arms .50-caliber 2x Carver Series II .40-caliber in the rear turret
Hardpoints	5 (Three on the left wing, two on the right wing)
Nose armor	30 units
Wing armor	20 units
Tail armor	30 units

The McDonnell S2B Kestrel has a fast speed, excellent range, and substantial load of bombs and rockets allowing it to be an excellent anti-zeppelin craft. It has a unique dual hull, which allows for enhanced stability in level flight, but limited maneuverability in a dogfight. It is one of the preferred machines of the Medusas, as well as for the Confederation of Dixie.

Operators

• Medusas
• Hughes Aviation

Appearances

• Crimson Skies
  • The Lost Treasure
  • Union Jack's Revenge
  • Clash of the Dreadnaughts

Gallery

A Kestrel in the colors of the Medusas

A Kestrel under Hughes Aviation

The Kestrel cockpit