Dixon (Firetender)
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| Dixon Firetender | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Andurien Aerospace |
| Use | Fire Fighting |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Airship (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 2705 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 300 |
| Top Speed | 30 Kph |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Armament | None |
| Heat Sinks | 0 |
| Armor | BAR 7 |
| Crew | 2 Officers, 10 Enlisted/Non-rated |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Dixon was originally designed as a law enforcement airship for the Free Worlds League. A number of these vehicles were converted into mobile fire suppression air vehicles for dense urban centers.[1][2]
During the Jihad the Word of Blake used some Dixon airships in attacks on civilians.[3]
Armaments & Capacities
The airship's primary equipment is its four sprayers (2 mounted front, 1 per side).[1]
Cargo Capacities
It has 181 ton liquid cargo capacity, the vehicle was reconfigured to have a 9.44 ton cargo capacity. Its cargo is unloaded through 3 doors found on the nose and both left and right wing sections. It also has a cargo lift hoist bring up cargo itself.[1]
Also See
- Dixon (law enforcement) - Original configuration of the Dixon Airship.[1]