Falcon Hawk

Falcon Hawk
Production information
Manufacturer	Kallon Industries
Production Year	3057
Model	FNHK-9K
Class	Light
Cost	4,544,550 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	35 tons
Chassis	Kallon Light Type 2AXQ
Armor	Kallon Light Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	Omni 175 XL
Communications System	Irian TelStar
Targeting Tracking System	GuideRite with Laser Coordination Link
Heat Sinks	13 double
Speed	86 km/h
Armament	1x ER PPC 2x medium pulse laser 1x small pulse laser 1x medium laser
BV (1.0)	889
BV (2.0)	1,030

Description

The Falcon Hawk has what is probably the longest development time of any 'Mech in history. Originally engineered and designed in 2794, the rapid loss of technology during the Succession Wars delayed its production until 3057, and even then only thanks to the recovery of a Star League memory core on Helm by the Gray Death Legion. The Falcon Hawk is powered by an Omni 175 XL engine that provides a top speed of 86.4 km/h, making it relatively slow for its weight class. This is done so the Falcon Hawk could carry the weapons needed for its role as a long-range sniper. The 'Mech carries seven tons of armor to protect it from return fire, and while this is not a very thick hide, the Falcon Hawk can take advantage of cover and wooded terrain to make itself extremely hard target to hit at range while using its long range weapon to strike at targets on the battlefield.

Weapons and Equipment

The Falcon Hawk is armed with a Fusigon Longtooth ER PPC as its primary weapon, which allows engage targets at up to 690 meters. For close range combat the 'Mech carries two Tronel XII medium pulse lasers and a Diverse Optics small pulse laser. In the event that an enemy is able to circle into its rear arc, the Falcon Hawk is prepared with a Martell medium laser to defend its rear armor.

Variants

• FNHK-9K1A 

  The discontinued 9K1A variant of the Falcon Hawk reduces its long-range capabilities, but increases the raw firepower available. The ER PPC has been removed as well as the two medium pulse lasers. These have been replaced with an ER large laser, a standard large laser, and a medium laser; the original medium laser was retained. This weapons configuration provides the Falcon Hawk with a capable medium to long-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 900, BV (2.0) = 1,040

• FNHK-9K1B 

  A variant sold exclusively to the Word of Blake, the 9K1B variant of the Falcon Hawk is a major upgrade of the design. The ER PPC, both medium pulse lasers, and the small pulse laser have all been removed, replaced with an ER large laser and a trio of ER medium lasers. The saved weight has been used to add a TAG laser designator, a Beagle active probe, and a Guardian ECM suite. This variant replaced the 9K1A in production. BV (1.0) = 968, BV (2.0) = 1,116

Design Quirks

The Falcon Hawk has the following Design Quirk:

• Good Reputation (1)

Notable Pilots

See Category:Notable Falcon Hawk Pilots

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Habichtsfalke, which instead means Brown Falcon, and is misspelled – it should be Habichtfalke. The model code was accordingly changed to HBFK-9K.

Gallery

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  Original Falcon Hawk from TRO:3058

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  FNKH-9K Falcon Hawk in motion from CCG

Bibliography

• BattleMech Manual
• Combat Operations
• Master Unit List
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade