Crimson Hawk

Crimson Hawk
Crimson Hawk
Production information
Manufacturer Manufacturing Plant DSF-IT1
Production Year 3071[1]
Class Light
Cost 3,134,167 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis York II XT
Armor Compound 6A [ferro-fibrous]
Engine 125 York XL engine
Communications System Able-Seven Sensor Suite
Targeting Tracking System Multi-Spread 9
Heat Sinks 10 double heat sinks
Speed 86 km/h
Jump Jets Clan Series Type 1 Light
Armament

2x ER large laser

BV (2.0) 1,285[2][3]


Description[edit]

The Crimson Hawk was originally developed by Clan Blood Spirit in 3069 as a light strike 'Mech. Clan Diamond Shark became aware of the prototype model and won a Trial of Possession for it, developing the Crimson Hawk into its production form. Much of its mass is geared towards armor and firepower rather than speed, as it was intended for difficult terrain and swarm tactics.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Crimson Hawk is armed with a Series 7K and a Series 7J pair of ER large lasers that allow it to snipe at an enemy from long range. Utilizing its jump jets allows the 'Mech to leap up to 150 meters, keeping the enemy at distance or to attain an advantageous firing position.[4]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Crimson Hawk has the following Design Quirk:[10]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Crimson Hawk Pilots

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Crimson Hawk
  2. Technical Readout: 3075, p. 135, "Crimson Hawk"
  3. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 255
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 134-135, "Crimson Hawk"
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 110
  6. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 256
  7. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 111
  8. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 257
  9. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 78
  10. BattleMech Manual, p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Crimson Hawk Entry.

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