Typhoon (Combat Vehicle)
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| Typhoon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Jalastar Aerospace |
| Mission | Urban Combat |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Armor | ArcShield Maxi IV Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Breen 190 Fusion |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 5 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 726 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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[edit] Description
After the Clan invasion, the AFFC was eager to replace the armor forces that had been destroyed. Jalastar Aerospace came forward with a wheeled design, but administrative problems and technical issues delayed full scale production until 3057.
[edit] Armament
The main gun of the Typhoon is a Luxor Devastator-20 autocannon, capable of threatening even the heaviest 'Mechs or vehicles. Also mounted on its turret are a Harpoon-6 SRM launchers, a pair of Holly Streak launchers, and a pair of Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Lasers. Another pair of Streak launchers are fixed onto the vehicle's front. A Sutel Precision Line Small Pulse Laser covers the rear of the Typhoon. Finally, a Beagle Active Probe makes it easier to detect enemies in urban combat situations.
[edit] Variants
- LB-10 - The newest variant uses a pair of LB 10-X Autocannons and replaces the four Streak systems with a pair of Streak SRM-4s. The Beagle Active Probe is swapped out for a C3 Slave Unit, and the Small Pulse Laser is replaced with an ER Small Laser. The Medium Pulse Lasers and the SRM-6 are dropped entirely. BV = ???
- RAC - The first variant that made it into production swaps the autocannon, SRM rack, and Small Pulse Laser for a pair of Rotary Autocannon/5s and four tons of ammunition. The Medium Pulse Lasers are replaced with ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,056
[edit] References
Categories: Combat Vehicles | Heavy Combat Vehicles | 70 ton Combat Vehicles | Wheeled Combat Vehicles | Close Range Combat Vehicles
