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Latest revision as of 13:30, 21 July 2018
General Information
The British Hydrospace Barracuda, powered by super-heated laser engines. One of the fastest interceptor ships in the world, capable of submersible and atmospheric flight, a key craft in the coming battle.
This craft appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Interceptor.
Vital Statistics
| Maximum Speed: | 2,400 |
| Acceleration: | 3 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 800 |
| Weapon Pods: | 2 |
| Damage Capacity: | 120 |
| Cargo Space: | None |
| SWS Capacity: | None |
See Also
Trivia
- Flavour text from the Terror From the Deep Demo notes that the Barracuda is produced by both SUB-AM and British Hydrospace. Only British Hydrospace is mentioned in the TFTD Ufopedia.
- The Barracuda not only boasts propulsion that allows supersonic speeds UNDERWATER, it is also resilient enough to survive the process! A true engineering marvel, considering it is based purely on Terran technology and uses Terran fuel and materials.
- The Barracuda is unable to descend to the deepest parts of the ocean. If you attempt to intercept an Alien Sub at "Very Deep" depth, you will receive a warning and the Barracuda will break off pursuit.
 Terror From The Deep | |
| Subs: | Triton • Hammerhead • Leviathan • Barracuda • Manta |
| Sub Armaments: | Craft Gas Cannon • Ajax • D.U.P. Head • Gauss Cannon • Sonic Oscillator • P.W.T. Cannon |