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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = [[Image: | + | |image=[[Image:3055u Albatross.jpg|191px]] |
| − | | name = Albatross | + | |name=Albatross |
| − | | manufacturer = Irian BattleMechs Unlimited | + | |manufacturer=Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| − | | model = ALB-3U | + | |model=ALB-3U |
| − | | class = Assault | + | |class=Assault |
| − | | mass = 95 tons | + | |mass=95 tons |
| − | | chassis = Albat-50 | + | |chassis=Albat-50 |
| − | | armor = StarSlab/3 | + | |armor=StarSlab/3 |
| − | | engine = Hermes 380 XL | + | |engine=Hermes 380 XL |
| − | | speed = 64.8 kph | + | |speed=64.8 kph |
| − | | jumpjets = none | + | |jumpjets = none |
| − | | armament = | + | |armament = |
*1x[[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | *1x[[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | ||
*1x[[ER Large Laser]] | *1x[[ER Large Laser]] | ||
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*1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | ||
*2x[[Medium Laser]]s | *2x[[Medium Laser]]s | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,269 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,269 |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Albatross'' was designed with an eye toward a possible future conflict with the then advancing [[Clans]]. The 'Mech is built using a Hermes 380 [[XL Engine]] to maximize | + | The ''Albatross'' was designed with an eye toward a possible future conflict with the then advancing [[Clans]]. The 'Mech is built using a Hermes 380 [[XL Engine]] to minimize weight and maximize free tonnage for its weapon loadout. The ''Albatross'' also uses a variety of weapons in an attempt to make the 'Mech effective at any range. The 'Mech has average mobility with a maximum speed of 64.8 kph and also makes use of [[double heat sink]]s for their greater heat dissipation capability. The ''Albatross'' carries thirteen tons of Starslab/3 armor. Finally, the 'Mech is also equipped with [[CASE]] to protect against ammunition explosions. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Albatross'' does not specialize in one role and is more of a workhorse design | + | The ''Albatross'' does not specialize in one role and is more of a workhorse design than anything else. The 'Mech carries an Irian Weapons Works V7 [[LRM 15]] launcher which gives it long range and indirect fire support capabilities. This is backed up by an Oriente Model O [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] and a Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER Large Laser]] which give the 'Mech a powerful long-range punch. The 'Mech carries a Tronel PPL-20 [[Large Pulse Laser]] which allows the 'Mech to engage an enemy at the edge of the medium to long-range envelope. Finally for close combat the 'Mech has an Irian Weapons Works 60mm [[SRM 6]] and two Irian Weapons Works Super 6 [[Medium Laser]]s. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the ''Albatross'' is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the [[Medium Laser]]s with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech also replaces the [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with a [Light Gauss Rifle]]. The SRM 6 launcher has also been replaced with a [[Streak SRM 6]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572 | + | *ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the ''Albatross'' is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the [[Medium Laser]]s with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech also replaces the [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]]. The SRM 6 launcher has also been replaced with a [[Streak SRM 6]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572 |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3055]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3055]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 17 November 2006
[[Image: |191px|Albatross]]
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| Albatross | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Model | ALB-3U |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons tons |
| Chassis | Albat-50 |
| Armor | StarSlab/3 |
| Engine | Hermes 380 XL |
| Speed | 64.8 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,269 |
Contents
Description
The Albatross was designed with an eye toward a possible future conflict with the then advancing Clans. The 'Mech is built using a Hermes 380 XL Engine to minimize weight and maximize free tonnage for its weapon loadout. The Albatross also uses a variety of weapons in an attempt to make the 'Mech effective at any range. The 'Mech has average mobility with a maximum speed of 64.8 kph and also makes use of double heat sinks for their greater heat dissipation capability. The Albatross carries thirteen tons of Starslab/3 armor. Finally, the 'Mech is also equipped with CASE to protect against ammunition explosions.
Armament
The Albatross does not specialize in one role and is more of a workhorse design than anything else. The 'Mech carries an Irian Weapons Works V7 LRM 15 launcher which gives it long range and indirect fire support capabilities. This is backed up by an Oriente Model O LB-X Autocannon/10 and a Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER Large Laser which give the 'Mech a powerful long-range punch. The 'Mech carries a Tronel PPL-20 Large Pulse Laser which allows the 'Mech to engage an enemy at the edge of the medium to long-range envelope. Finally for close combat the 'Mech has an Irian Weapons Works 60mm SRM 6 and two Irian Weapons Works Super 6 Medium Lasers.
Variants
- ALB-4U - The 4U variant of the Albatross is a basic upgrade of the design. The 'Mech replaces the Medium Lasers with a pair of ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also replaces the LB-X Autocannon/10 with a Light Gauss Rifle. The SRM 6 launcher has also been replaced with a Streak SRM 6 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,572