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| name = Donar Assault Helicopter
 
| name = Donar Assault Helicopter
 
| manufacturer = Various
 
| manufacturer = Various
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| production year=3017
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/906/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Fire Support
 
| Mission = Fire Support
 
| Type = [[VTOL]]
 
| Type = [[VTOL]]
 
| cost = 878,220 C-bills
 
| cost = 878,220 C-bills
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| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
| mass = 21
 
| mass = 21
| armor = Compound A2F [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
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| armor = [[Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| engine = Fusion 50
 
| engine = Fusion 50
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| comsys = [[Unit 2J "Boxer"]]
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| T&T = [[HT9 TTS]]
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| heat sinks = 12 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
| speed = 151
 
| speed = 151
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[ER large laser]]
*2x [[Streak SRM-2]]s
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* 2x [[Streak SRM-2]]
| BV (1.0) = 1,439<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 1,439<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref><br>1,435<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 23</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 915<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 62</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 915<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 40-41, "Donar VTOL Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 62</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Donar''' Assault Helicopter is a versatile [[VTOL]] that is useful in a variety of roles. Three tons of Compound A2F [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor keeps it safe from small arms fire, though its rotors are still vulnerable. The well-armored hide nonetheless gives the Donar a good survival rate in low-altitude crashes. Like most VTOLs, the Donar is fast, capable of achieving up to 151 km/h.
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The '''Donar Assault Helicopter''' is a versatile [[VTOL]] that is useful in a variety of roles, similar in concept to the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[Warrior (Combat Vehicle)|Warrior]]. The helicopter is operated by a pilot and copilot/gunner seated in a tandem configuration, with a limited amount of redundancy in both positions should one or the other be knocked out.  Three tons of Compound A2F [[ferro-fibrous]] armor keeps its safe from small arms fire, and its rotary blades will remain operational even when hit by 40mm caliber weapons. The well-armored hide also gives the Donar a good survival rate in low-altitude crashes. Like most VTOLs, the Donar is fast, capable of achieving up to 151 km/h.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
==Armament==
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Typically used as a scout, [[Clan Hell's Horses]] also field the Donar as an anti-armor and fire support vehicle, while [[Clan Steel Viper]] use Donars as mobile support for their infantry.  The [[SLDF#Second_Star_League_Defense_Force|Second SLDF]] was able to capture a number of Donars from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref name=TRO3060/>
As its name suggests, the Assault Helicopter excels at softening an enemy up at range, using its Series 7J [[ER Large Laser]], then darting in to scour an opponent with its twin Pattern J2 [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. While the Donar was originally commissioned to provide quick fire support, its missiles are effective at exploiting the holes that its laser can open up.
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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As its name suggests, the Assault Helicopter excels at softening an enemy up at range, using its Series 7J [[ER Large Laser]] against targets up to 750 meters away, then darting in to scour an opponent with its twin Pattern J2 [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. While the Donar was originally commissioned to provide quick fire support, its missiles are effective at exploiting the holes that its laser can open up. Both weapons systems are aimed with the HT9 target and tracking system which uses a "look-hit" smart system, tracking the firer's eye movements and correlating that with sensor data to lock onto a target.  The HT9 has a steep learning curve, but allows for expert marksmanship.  The SRM launcher also makes use of the [[CASE]] system.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* ''Recon'' - Only two [[combat vehicle]] variants are in normal use by the [[Clans]] of Kerensky, and this reconnaissance/scout version of the Donar is one of them. Most popular with [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]], the recon variant replaces the missile launchers with an [[Active Probe]], [[ECM Suite]], and [[TAG]]. This enables it to find hidden units, then call down [[artillery]] on them. BV (1.0) = 1,169<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref>, BC (2.0) = 808<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 64</ref>
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*;Recon : Only two [[combat vehicle]] variants are in normal use by the [[Clans]] of Kerensky, and this reconnaissance/scout version of the Donar is one of them. Most popular with [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]], the recon variant replaces the missile launchers with an [[Active Probe]], [[ECM Suite]], and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. This enables it to find hidden units, then call down [[artillery]] on them. BV (1.0) = 1,169<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref> (1,113)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 24</ref>, BV (2.0) = 808<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 64</ref>
  
* ''Close Support'' - [[Jihad]] revision of the Donar, which only retains its armor and engine from baseline chassis.  The Close Support been given some [[Advanced Technology|Advanced Tech upgrades]].  Used as spotter, and recon unit, the Donar been given front-mounted [[Light TAG]] & has a [[Active Probe]] placed in a rotor's [[Mast Mount]]. For weaponry, the vehicle now has pair of front-mounted [[Heavy Medium Laser|Heavy Medium Lasers]]. Regular SRM Streaks have been replaced by pair of Streak SRM-2 [[Improved One-Shot Missile Launcher|I-OS Launchers]] also mounted in front. BV (2.0) = 582<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 63 - Donar variant from 3060 unbridged with Advanced tech added to them.</ref>
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*;Close Support : [[Jihad]] revision of the Donar, which only retains its armor and engine from baseline chassis.  The Close Support been given some [[Technology Rating|Advanced Tech upgrades]].  Used as spotter and recon unit, the Donar been given front-mounted [[Light TAG]] and has an [[Active Probe]] placed in a rotor's [[Mast Mount]]. For weaponry, the vehicle now has pair of front-mounted [[Heavy Medium Laser|Heavy Medium Lasers]]. Regular SRM Streaks have been replaced by pair of Streak SRM-2 [[Improved One-Shot Missile Launcher|I-OS Launchers]] also mounted in front. BV (2.0) = 582<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 63</ref>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:MWDA Donar Assault Helicopter.jpg|Image of the ''Donar'' from [[MWDA]] dossier of Alyson Pelayo
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File:Donar.gif|Original ''Donar'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
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Image:MWDA Donar Assault Helicopter.jpg|''Donar'' from [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MWDA]] dossier of [[Alyson Pelayo]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
*''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 40-41
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
*[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_18.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier of Alyson Pelayo]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
  
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Donar]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:21 ton Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:21 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
[[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:56, 14 February 2024

Donar.gif
Donar Assault Helicopter
Production information
Manufacturer Various
Production Year 3017[1]
Mission Fire Support
Type VTOL
Cost 878,220 C-bills
Technical specifications
Tech Base Clan
Mass 21
Armor Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Fusion 50
Speed 151 km/h
Crew 2
Communications System Unit 2J "Boxer"
Targeting Tracking System HT9 TTS
Heat Sinks 12 single
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,439[2]
1,435[3]
BV (2.0) 915[4][5]


Description[edit]

The Donar Assault Helicopter is a versatile VTOL that is useful in a variety of roles, similar in concept to the Inner Sphere's Warrior. The helicopter is operated by a pilot and copilot/gunner seated in a tandem configuration, with a limited amount of redundancy in both positions should one or the other be knocked out. Three tons of Compound A2F ferro-fibrous armor keeps its safe from small arms fire, and its rotary blades will remain operational even when hit by 40mm caliber weapons. The well-armored hide also gives the Donar a good survival rate in low-altitude crashes. Like most VTOLs, the Donar is fast, capable of achieving up to 151 km/h.[4]

Typically used as a scout, Clan Hell's Horses also field the Donar as an anti-armor and fire support vehicle, while Clan Steel Viper use Donars as mobile support for their infantry. The Second SLDF was able to capture a number of Donars from Clan Smoke Jaguar during Operation Bulldog.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

As its name suggests, the Assault Helicopter excels at softening an enemy up at range, using its Series 7J ER Large Laser against targets up to 750 meters away, then darting in to scour an opponent with its twin Pattern J2 Streak SRM-2 launchers. While the Donar was originally commissioned to provide quick fire support, its missiles are effective at exploiting the holes that its laser can open up. Both weapons systems are aimed with the HT9 target and tracking system which uses a "look-hit" smart system, tracking the firer's eye movements and correlating that with sensor data to lock onto a target. The HT9 has a steep learning curve, but allows for expert marksmanship. The SRM launcher also makes use of the CASE system.[4]

Variants[edit]

  • Close Support 
    Jihad revision of the Donar, which only retains its armor and engine from baseline chassis. The Close Support been given some Advanced Tech upgrades. Used as spotter and recon unit, the Donar been given front-mounted Light TAG and has an Active Probe placed in a rotor's Mast Mount. For weaponry, the vehicle now has pair of front-mounted Heavy Medium Lasers. Regular SRM Streaks have been replaced by pair of Streak SRM-2 I-OS Launchers also mounted in front. BV (2.0) = 582[9]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Donar
  2. Combat Operations, p. 108
  3. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 23
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 40-41, "Donar VTOL Profile"
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 62
  6. Combat Operations, p. 113
  7. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 24
  8. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 64
  9. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 63

Bibliography[edit]