Cavalry
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| Cavalry Attack Helicopter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Michaelson Heavy Industries |
| Mission | Anti-vehicle hunter/killer |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Armor | Star Slab/3 |
| Engine | Michaelson 110 Internal Combustion |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 632 |
| BV (2.0) | 503[1] |
Description
Introduced in 3054, the Cavalry Attack Helicopter was one of a number of VTOLs developed to fight the Clans by Michaelson Heavy Industries. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth prior to and during the FedCom Civil War. The Cavalry has since seen service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the Chaos March.
While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile other VTOLs designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech ER PPC on the nose and keep flying.
Armament
The aircraft main armaments consists of an array of short-range missiles launchers. Principally, a Six-Tube launcher mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it. Six-Tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition to draw from, while smaller two-tubes have been 50 missiles drawn from the ammo bay.
Variants
- SRM - This variant increase SRM-2 Launchers count to four launchers. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced considerably. BV (1.0) = 717, BV (2.0)= 509[2]
- Infantry - In this variant, 110 Rated ICE engine is replaced with Fusion Engine. This allows for 4 ton Infantry Bay, three forward mounted Medium Lasers, and three Machine Guns with half ton of ammunition for it.[3] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 615[4]
- TAG - This configuration change completely removed the primary armament, and equipped the vehicle with an LRM-10 launcher and an TAG. BV (2.0) = 495[6]
- CADENCE RAIN - The CADENCE RAIN Cavalry copter was designed during the Jihad to deliver the new CORAL INTENT Infiltrator battle armor to the battlefield. Designers started by removing the existing armor and replacing it with Vehicular Stealth Armor and Guardian ECM Suite. A four ton infantry bay carries a squad of battle armor. To improve survivability, a VTOL Jet Booster was added to allow the CADENCE RAIN copters to temporarily double their cruising speed. The existing weapons were removed and replaced with three Magshots. Though insufficient to destroy 'Mechs and heavy vehicles, they're able to drive off enemy battle armor and infantry forces. BV (2.0) = 568[7]
Notes
A third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, but however it written as a re-design of the aircraft to allow for a two-man piloting/gunner crew.
Vehicle Gallery
MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the Cavalry
Cavalry in Motion
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References
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 20
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 23
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Updates, p. 80 - "Cavalry (Infantry Variant)"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 21
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 22
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 24
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 8