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[[Captain]] [[John Christopher]] [[pilot]]ed an [[F-104 Starfighter]], an interceptor equipped with [[missile]]s that were possibly armed with [[nuclear warhead]]s. ({{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}}) |
[[Captain]] [[John Christopher]] [[pilot]]ed an [[F-104 Starfighter]], an interceptor equipped with [[missile]]s that were possibly armed with [[nuclear warhead]]s. ({{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}}) |
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+ | In [[starship classification]], an '''interceptor''' was a type of armed [[starship]] designed to intercept incoming or hostile craft. To this end, interceptors typically have powerful [[warp drive|warp]] or [[impulse drive|impulse]] engines. |
== Types of interceptors == |
== Types of interceptors == |
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Revision as of 19:52, 8 February 2010
An interceptor was a type of high-speed jet-aircraft specifically designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft.
Captain John Christopher piloted an F-104 Starfighter, an interceptor equipped with missiles that were possibly armed with nuclear warheads. (TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday")
In starship classification, an interceptor was a type of armed starship designed to intercept incoming or hostile craft. To this end, interceptors typically have powerful warp or impulse engines.
Types of interceptors
- Bajoran interceptor
- Dopterian interceptor
- Maquis interceptor
- Orion interceptor
- Romulan interceptor
Named interceptors
Template:Ship types