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| − | {{Otheruses|the | + | {{Otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Eagle}} |
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Eagle.jpg | |image=Eagle.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Eagle | + | |name=''Eagle'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Curtiss Militech]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. | + | |manufacturer=[[Curtiss Militech]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 78–79: "''Eagle'' 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=3058 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/937/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/937/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=EGL-2M | |model=EGL-2M | ||
| − | + | |cost= 2,237,917 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | |cost= 2,237,917 C- | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis=Curtiss Eagle [[ | + | |chassis=[[Curtiss Eagle]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Kallon FWL | + | |armor=[[Kallon FWL]] |
|engine=[[Vlar 125]] | |engine=[[Vlar 125]] | ||
|comsys=[[CurtissComm Mark II]] | |comsys=[[CurtissComm Mark II]] | ||
| − | |T&T=[[Dynatec 128]] | + | |T&T=[[Dynatec 128]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=86.4 | |speed=86.4 | ||
|jumpjets=[[CurtissJet 55]] | |jumpjets=[[CurtissJet 55]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] |
| − | *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
|BV (1.0)=745<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 64</ref> | |BV (1.0)=745<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 64</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=800<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 110</ref> | |BV (2.0)=800<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 110</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[Curtiss Militech]] looked to exploit the success of the ''[[Wraith]]'' with a venture into the light 'Mech class | + | [[Curtiss Militech]] looked to exploit the success of the ''[[Wraith]]'' with a venture into the light 'Mech class, with their flagship in this effort being the '''''Eagle'''''. The concept of the design is to create a balanced mix of speed and firepower on a light chassis, but the end result is a 'Mech on the lower end of the light class with movement capabilities equal to most 'Mechs in the 50 to 60 ton range. The ''Eagle'' is built on a [[Curtiss Eagle]] [[endo steel]] chassis that saves weight on the 'Mech, powered by a [[Vlar 125]] [[fusion engine]] that gives the 'Mech a ground speed of 86.4 km/h. For added mobility, the ''Eagle'' has five [[CurtissJet 55]] [[jump jet]]s that allow it to jump up to 150 meters. Five tons of [[Kallon FWL]] armor gives it decent protection from other light 'Mechs but overall, the ''Eagle'' is a light 'Mech that packs a punch while sacrificing speed and maneuverability, making it vulnerable to heavier 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Eagle'' gets its primary punch from a Diverse Optics Sunbeam [[ER | + | The ''Eagle'' gets its primary punch from a [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam (ERLL)|Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]] that can remove half a ton of armor from a target at up to 570 meters, while a [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]] engages closer targets. A [[Target_Acquisition_Gear#Forward_1|Forward-1]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator is also mounted, making it capable of calling in highly accurate [[Arrow IV]] artillery attacks as well as semi-guided [[LRM]] fire.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;EGL-1M : A basic | + | *; EGL-1M : A rare, basic variant of the ''Eagle'', the 1M removed the [[TAG]] designator and the [[ER medium laser]] and replaced them with an [[anti-missile system]], along with a ton of ammunition and an [[ER small laser]]. BV (1.0) = 718,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 63</ref> BV (2.0) = 757<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 109</ref> |
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| + | *; EGL-3M : A variant introduced during the [[Jihad]], this one employs [[Technology Rating|advanced technology]]. The 'Mech has all its weapons replaced by single [[light PPC]] in the left arm and a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]] in the right. Armor protection is slightly reduced in spots to favor other section in this model.BV (2.0) = 645<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 111: ''Eagle'' variant from the Jihad</ref> | ||
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| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Eagle'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - ''Eagle'' Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor (1)]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Adler'''. In addition (and presumably to distinguish it from the German renamed aerospace fighter ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|Adler]]''), the model code was changed to '''ADL-2M'''. | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Eagle.jpg|Original ''Eagle'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 29 February 2024
- This article is about the 25-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Eagle.
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| Eagle | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Militech[1] |
| Production Year | 3058[2] |
| Model | EGL-2M |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,237,917 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Curtiss Eagle endo steel |
| Armor | Kallon FWL |
| Engine | Vlar 125 |
| Communications System | CurtissComm Mark II |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dynatec 128 with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | CurtissJet 55 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 745[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 800[1][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Curtiss Militech looked to exploit the success of the Wraith with a venture into the light 'Mech class, with their flagship in this effort being the Eagle. The concept of the design is to create a balanced mix of speed and firepower on a light chassis, but the end result is a 'Mech on the lower end of the light class with movement capabilities equal to most 'Mechs in the 50 to 60 ton range. The Eagle is built on a Curtiss Eagle endo steel chassis that saves weight on the 'Mech, powered by a Vlar 125 fusion engine that gives the 'Mech a ground speed of 86.4 km/h. For added mobility, the Eagle has five CurtissJet 55 jump jets that allow it to jump up to 150 meters. Five tons of Kallon FWL armor gives it decent protection from other light 'Mechs but overall, the Eagle is a light 'Mech that packs a punch while sacrificing speed and maneuverability, making it vulnerable to heavier 'Mechs.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Eagle gets its primary punch from a Diverse Optics Sunbeam ER large laser that can remove half a ton of armor from a target at up to 570 meters, while a Diverse Optics ER medium laser engages closer targets. A Forward-1 TAG laser designator is also mounted, making it capable of calling in highly accurate Arrow IV artillery attacks as well as semi-guided LRM fire.[1]
Variants[edit]
- EGL-1M
- A rare, basic variant of the Eagle, the 1M removed the TAG designator and the ER medium laser and replaced them with an anti-missile system, along with a ton of ammunition and an ER small laser. BV (1.0) = 718,[3][6] BV (2.0) = 757[7]
- EGL-3M
- A variant introduced during the Jihad, this one employs advanced technology. The 'Mech has all its weapons replaced by single light PPC in the left arm and a medium variable speed pulse laser in the right. Armor protection is slightly reduced in spots to favor other section in this model.BV (2.0) = 645[8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Eagle has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Adler. In addition (and presumably to distinguish it from the German renamed aerospace fighter Adler), the model code was changed to ADL-2M.
Gallery[edit]
Original Eagle from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 78–79: "Eagle 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Eagle (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 64
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 63
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 109
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 111: Eagle variant from the Jihad
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Eagle Entry