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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=BTZ-3F | |model=BTZ-3F | ||
| − | |cost= 10,787,500 C- | + | |cost= 10,787,500 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|feet=biped | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
| − | |chassis=Coventry BTZ-VII [[ | + | |chassis=[[Coventry BTZ-VII]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor= Lexington Limited High Grade [[ferro-fibrous]] | + | |armor= [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] |
|engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] | |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | |comsys=[[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | ||
|T&T=[[Cyclops 9b]] | |T&T=[[Cyclops 9b]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=118.8 | |speed=118.8 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[UAC/20]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,273<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 134</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,273<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 134</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Taking its name from a term meaning "Lightning War" the '''Blitzkrieg''' completely lives up to the name. | + | Taking its name from a term meaning "Lightning War," the '''''Blitzkrieg''''' completely lives up to the name. Built on a lightweight [[Coventry BTZ-VII]] [[endo steel]] chassis and powered by a [[Magna 350]] [[XL engine]] not only frees space for powerful weapons and equipment, but also gives the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is primarily protected by its high speed, but carries six and a half tons of [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor that is light for a 'Mech of its size.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive Defiance Thunder [[ | + | The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive [[Ultra_AC/20#Defiance_Thunder|Defiance Thunder]] [[UAC/20]] that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. This powerful weapon, combined with the 'Mech's high speed, lets the ''Blitzkrieg'' truly live up to its name by bringing an immense amount of firepower to bear on a target and fading away just as quickly.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;BTZ-4F : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]] | + | *; BTZ-4F : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. It exchanges the 'Mech's [[ferro-fibrous]] armor for the the even lighter [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor and the standard gyro for an [[XL gyro]]. This allows for the addition of [[jump jet]]s, a [[targeting computer]], a [[C3 slave unit]], and a [[heavy PPC]]. BV (2.0) = 1,740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 135</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
The ''Blitzkrieg'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blitzkrieg Entry.</ref> | The ''Blitzkrieg'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blitzkrieg Entry.</ref> | ||
| − | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount | + | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (Ultra AC/20)]] |
* [[No/Minimal Arms]] | * [[No/Minimal Arms]] | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''[[Hollander]]'' - The ''Blitzkrieg'' was built as a replacement for the lackluster ''Hollander'', improving speed, armor, and firepower. However, the ''Blitzkrieg'' does not address one of the greatest concerns: the lack of a secondary weapons system.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
| − | * | + | * ''[[Legionnaire]]'' - An upgrade on the venerable ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'', the design and weaponry of the ''Legionnaire'' BattleMech was inspired by the performance of the ''Blitzkrieg'' during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]]. Davion designers based the ''Legionnaire'' around a single weapon system; in the case of the ''Legionnaire'', designers chose the newly developed [[rotary autocannon]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref>. |
| − | * | + | * ''[[Hollander|Hollander II]]'' - Another improvement over the ''Hollander'' BattleMech, the ''Hollander II'' increases weight but maintains a similar chassis. The increased weight has been used to add a secondary weapon system or replace the [[Gauss rifle]] with a [[heavy Gauss rifle]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24</ref>. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 7 September 2022
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the electronic fiction format, see Blitzkrieg (fiction format).
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| Blitzkrieg | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3061[2] |
| Model | BTZ-3F |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 10,787,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Coventry BTZ-VII endo steel |
| Armor | Lexington Limited High Grade ferro-fibrous |
| Engine | Magna 350 XL |
| Communications System | TharHes Muse 54-58K |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops 9b |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,092[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,273[1][5] |
Contents
Description
Taking its name from a term meaning "Lightning War," the Blitzkrieg completely lives up to the name. Built on a lightweight Coventry BTZ-VII endo steel chassis and powered by a Magna 350 XL engine not only frees space for powerful weapons and equipment, but also gives the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The Blitzkrieg is primarily protected by its high speed, but carries six and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade ferro-fibrous armor that is light for a 'Mech of its size.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The cavernous amount of space in the Blitzkrieg allows it to carry a massive Defiance Thunder UAC/20 that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. This powerful weapon, combined with the 'Mech's high speed, lets the Blitzkrieg truly live up to its name by bringing an immense amount of firepower to bear on a target and fading away just as quickly.[1]
Variants
- BTZ-4F
- This variant was introduced during the Jihad. It exchanges the 'Mech's ferro-fibrous armor for the the even lighter light ferro-fibrous armor and the standard gyro for an XL gyro. This allows for the addition of jump jets, a targeting computer, a C3 slave unit, and a heavy PPC. BV (2.0) = 1,740[6]
Design Quirks
The Blitzkrieg has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Related BattleMechs
- Hollander - The Blitzkrieg was built as a replacement for the lackluster Hollander, improving speed, armor, and firepower. However, the Blitzkrieg does not address one of the greatest concerns: the lack of a secondary weapons system.[1]
- Legionnaire - An upgrade on the venerable Centurion, the design and weaponry of the Legionnaire BattleMech was inspired by the performance of the Blitzkrieg during the Federated Commonwealth Civil War. Davion designers based the Legionnaire around a single weapon system; in the case of the Legionnaire, designers chose the newly developed rotary autocannon[8].
- Hollander II - Another improvement over the Hollander BattleMech, the Hollander II increases weight but maintains a similar chassis. The increased weight has been used to add a secondary weapon system or replace the Gauss rifle with a heavy Gauss rifle[9].
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Blitzschlag, which rather translates to Lightning Strike. The model code was left unchanged. That was presumably done to prevent any perception of wielding sympathy to German World War II army Wehrmacht and German fascism.
Gallery
Original Blitzkrieg from TRO:3060
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 94-95, "Blitzkrieg 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Blitzkrieg
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 123
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 134
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 135
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Blitzkrieg Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 76
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, p. 24