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| Type = VTOL | | Type = VTOL | ||
| mass = 25<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | | mass = 25<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
| − | | armor = [[Forging AM15 | + | | armor = [[Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| engine = [[Consolidated 135 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | | engine = [[Consolidated 135 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
| comsys = [[Neil 9000 Comm System]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | | comsys = [[Neil 9000 Comm System]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
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| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | 2x [[ATM-6]] | + | * 2x [[ATM-6]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/><br> |
| − | 1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
| BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | | BV (2.0) = 1,271<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
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With [[Clan Diamond Shark]] expecting that both the [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-[[Jihad]] levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by [[Devlin Stone]], the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | With [[Clan Diamond Shark]] expecting that both the [[Clan]] and [[Inner Sphere]] militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-[[Jihad]] levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by [[Devlin Stone]], the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | ||
| − | Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 [[XL | + | Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 [[XL fusion engine]] provides the Balac with an impressive flank speed of 184 km/h while allowing it to carry a heavy weapons loadout. Unfortunately like many VTOLs, the Balac carries a relatively minimal armor protection; two and half tons of Forging AM15 [[ferro-fibrous]] plating are enough to survive incidental hits at speed, but insufficient to survive a sustained salvo while pilots use the hover feature to maximize accuracy of its ATMs.<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 [[ATM-6]] launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose mounted Mk.3 [[ER Medium Laser]] provided a degree of | + | Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 [[ATM-6]] launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose-mounted Mk.3 [[ER Medium Laser]] provided a degree of ammo-free firepower. The ammunition is protected by CASE.<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;Spotter : The spotter variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3079]] reduced the size of the ammo bay to free up weight for an [[ECM Suite]] and [[Active Probe]], trading the ER Medium Laser for [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> | + | *;Spotter : The spotter variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3079]] reduced the size of the ammo bay to free up weight for an [[ECM Suite]] and [[Active Probe]], trading the ER Medium Laser for [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. The ammunition is protected by CASE.<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/> BV (2.0) = 934<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 185</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/209/balac-strike-vtol-spotter/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Spotter) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;LRM : A low-cost "budget" variant also introduced in 3079<ref name="MUL3"/>, both ATM's were downgraded to [[LRM-15]]s and the XL engine was swapped to a standard model. The ammo bay was reduced to compensate for the heavier engine<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 184</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/208/balac-strike-vtol-lrm/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (LRM) variant]</ref> | + | *;LRM : A low-cost "budget" variant also introduced in 3079<ref name="MUL3"/>, both ATM's were downgraded to [[LRM-15]]s and the XL engine was swapped to a standard model. The ammo bay was reduced to compensate for the heavier engine<ref name="TRO:3085p132+"/>. Additional the variant has an 0.5 ton cargo bay and CASE. BV (2.0) = 1,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 184</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/208/balac-strike-vtol-lrm/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (LRM) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;Hybrid : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3090]]<ref name="MUL4"/> this version uses a standard Fusion engine. The two ATM-6 launchers remain, but the laser has been replaced by a single [[Heavy Machine Gun]] with a half-ton of ammunition. The smaller engine means the Hybrid can only reach a top speed of | + | *;Hybrid : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3090]]<ref name="MUL4"/> this version uses a standard Fusion engine. The two ATM-6 launchers remain, but the laser has been replaced by a single [[Heavy Machine Gun]] with a half-ton of ammunition. The smaller engine means the Hybrid can only reach a top speed of 150 km/h. The ammunition is protected by CASE. BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 41</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6750/balac-strike-vtol-hybrid/ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Hybrid) variant]</ref> |
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Balac Pilots]]'' | ||
== VTOL Gallery == | == VTOL Gallery == | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
[[Category:VTOLs|Balac]] | [[Category:VTOLs|Balac]] | ||
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
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[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles|Balac]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:23, 9 February 2024
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| Balac Strike VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New York Vehicle Y2 Facility[1] |
| Production Year | 3079[2] |
| Mission | Anti-Tank Support |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan[1] |
| Mass | 25[1] |
| Armor | Forging AM15 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Consolidated 135 XL[1] |
| Speed | 184[1] km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Neil 9000 Comm System[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Econotrac[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,271[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Introduced after the Jihad, the Balac Strike VTOL was an extremely fast and versatile Advanced Tactical Missile-armed VTOL.
With Clan Diamond Shark expecting that both the Clan and Inner Sphere militaries would invest heavily to rebuild to pre-Jihad levels, the Sharks focused on quickly filling the need for a heavily armed VTOL. While sales were not everything the Sharks hoped for, thanks to the increasing use of reduced military philosophies by Devlin Stone, the Balac was a common sight within most standing militaries and was retained over other older designs that were being phased out. It was maintained in general use even after the collapse of the Republic of the Sphere.[1]
Somewhat of a rarity for VTOLs due to their extreme increase in cost, a Consolidated 135 XL fusion engine provides the Balac with an impressive flank speed of 184 km/h while allowing it to carry a heavy weapons loadout. Unfortunately like many VTOLs, the Balac carries a relatively minimal armor protection; two and half tons of Forging AM15 ferro-fibrous plating are enough to survive incidental hits at speed, but insufficient to survive a sustained salvo while pilots use the hover feature to maximize accuracy of its ATMs.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Intended for anti-vehicle support, the Balac carries a pair of Type 6 ATM-6 launchers as its primary weapons. With a four ton capacity ammo bay allowing the craft to carry any combination of ATM missile loads, the Balac boasted lengthy field endurance. In case the ATMs did run dry, a nose-mounted Mk.3 ER Medium Laser provided a degree of ammo-free firepower. The ammunition is protected by CASE.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Hybrid
- Introduced in 3090[7] this version uses a standard Fusion engine. The two ATM-6 launchers remain, but the laser has been replaced by a single Heavy Machine Gun with a half-ton of ammunition. The smaller engine means the Hybrid can only reach a top speed of 150 km/h. The ammunition is protected by CASE. BV (2.0) = 797[8][7]
Notable Pilots[edit]
VTOL Gallery[edit]
The original Dark Age image of the Balac.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 132-133, "Balac Strike VTOL"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online entry for the Balac
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 185
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Spotter) variant
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (LRM) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 184
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Balac Strike VTOL (Hybrid) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 41