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The Spirit A1 is Crusader Industries' two-seat light bomber. For the Spirit A1, bombs or torpedoes give the ship a focused strike role against targets that justify scarce heavy ordnance.

bomber Fleet Guide Manufacturer: Crusader Industries Role: Combat

Spirit A1 specifications

RoleCombat
CareerCombat
Crew1-2
CargoNo cargo grid
Length47.5 m
Beam44 m
Height10 m
Mass259,271 kg
StatusFlight ready

The strike system at the centre of the Spirit A1

The Spirit A1 is built to deliver the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks against targets large enough to justify a scarce heavy payload. The "Chaplet" bomb rig, derived from the larger "Daisy Chain", uses two racks which both contain five size 5 bombs with individual deployment capability to allow for the swift deployment of the entire payload. The ship has an access ramp and a compact bay, enabling it to transport a small vehicle that supports ground operations.

Spirit A1 - A1 landed on ground in Star Citizen

Support for the Spirit A1's heavy weapon

Bombs or torpedoes give the Spirit A1 a focused strike role against targets that justify scarce heavy ordnance.

Spirit A1 - A1 x2 flying over clouds in Star Citizen

Development note: The Spirit A1 is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.21.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.

Weapons and support for the strike

The Spirit A1 carries the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks for deliberate attacks. Its sensors, weapon controls, and protection help the crew reach the target and use the limited ordnance carefully.

Spirit A1 - A1 x3 bombing flying low in Star Citizen
Bomb Racks

The "Chaplet" bomb rig, derived from the larger "Daisy Chain", uses two racks which both contain five size 5 bombs with individual deployment capability to allow for the swift deployment of the entire payload.

Spirit A1's mission cargo

The ship has an access ramp and a compact bay, enabling it to transport a small vehicle that supports ground operations. It features internal storage compartments and racks for weapons and tools intended for crew use.

Spirit A1's navigation to the target

A careful approach gives the ship a better chance to use its primary weapon effectively.

Spirit A1's ordnance safety

On the Spirit A1, access, arming controls, and clear crew procedures keep the heavy ordnance secure until the attack is ready.

The A1's compact tactical bombing system

Two internal racks carry five Size 5 bombs each, giving the A1 ten weapons for attacks on ground positions from a much smaller airframe than the Hercules A2. Four Size 3 guns, a twin Size 2 remote turret, and four Size 3 missiles protect the approach and return.

Spirit A1 - A1 x2 dropping bombs in Star Citizen

Ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks

Bombs10 x S5
Bomb racks2
Size 3 guns4
Missiles4 x S3
Plan Choose how many of the ten bombs the target needs

The A1 can make more than one release, so the crew should match the number of bombs to the target instead of emptying both racks by default.

Pass Keep the compact bomber stable through release

A controlled line and clear ground picture matter more than using the Spirit's agility for a last-second correction.

Defense Let guns, missiles, and the rear turret protect the bomber

The supporting weapons help the A1 survive interception while the bomb load remains its defining offensive tool.

The Spirit A1's heavy-weapon strike

The Spirit A1 makes the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks count by choosing targets carefully instead of launching every weapon at the first lock.

Spirit A1 - Spirit x3 flying in formation fast over clouds - 16:9 cut in Star Citizen
  1. Confirm the target before the Spirit A1's strike

    For the Spirit A1, heavy ordnance should begin with clear identification, friendly positions, and an agreed release condition.

  2. Protect the Spirit A1 until weapon release

    On the Spirit A1, route, stealth, escorts, terrain, or defensive stations exist to get the weapon close enough to matter.

  3. Use the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks

    The Spirit A1 saves the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks for a target large or important enough to justify the limited ordnance.

  4. Inspect the Spirit A1 before another strike

    On the Spirit A1, after release, the crew needs damage information, defensive awareness, and a clear decision about another strike or return for rearm.

Spirit A1: Weapons and systems for the strike

The Spirit A1 pairs its ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks with target identification, a planned approach, release controls, and the defenses needed to leave after the attack.

Spirit A1 - A1 Spirit bombing targets below in Star Citizen
01 Crew accommodation on the Spirit A1

The A1 is thoughtfully designed with two beds, a kitchenette, and a compact bathroom situated directly behind the cockpit, enhancing comfort during extended flights.

02 Spirit A1's close-range defense

The Spirit A1 carries weapons for protection against nearby threats.

03 Spirit A1 targeting systems

For the Spirit A1, target identification and tracking help the crew choose when and where to use the heavy ordnance.

04 Choose the right bomb for the target

The A1 carries ten Size 5 bombs on two internal racks, allowing the crew to tailor each release to the target below.

The Spirit A1's crew is focused on one decisive release

Target confirmation, approach, defense, and the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks all support the moment when the heavy weapon leaves the ship.

Bring the A1 safely to the bomb release point

The Spirit A1 should not spend its limited heavy ordnance on an uncertain target. The crew has to bring the right weapon from the Spirit A1's payload to the planned release point.

Target Save the Spirit A1's heavy weapon for a suitable target

The Spirit A1's crew treats every remaining weapon as part of the next decision, not as an automatic second release.

Release Time the Spirit A1's primary weapon release

The Spirit A1's operator checks the damage before deciding whether the ten Size 5 bombs carried on two internal racks should be used again.

Survival Protect the Spirit A1 throughout the strike

Defensive stations, route calls, and damage information help the Spirit A1 preserve any remaining weapons for another strike.

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