Goshawk II

Goshawk II
Goshawk II
Production information
Manufacturer	Industrial Complex Alpha
Production Year	3086
Model	Standard
Class	Medium
Cost	9,640,470 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan
Mass	45 tons[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]]
Chassis	GS-2E
Armor	Raven Comp A
Engine	Extralight 315 Fusion
Communications System	SR Com 6 w/ECM
Targeting Tracking System	Type 13e w/Targeting Computer
Heat Sinks	10 Double heat sinks
Speed	118 km/h
Jump Jets	SR Starlifter 45
Armament	1x ER Large Laser 2x Small Pulse Lasers 6x Micro Pulse Lasers
BV (2.0)	1,849

Description

The Goshawk II is a Medium BattleMech built by Clan Snow Raven in the mid-3080s. Based on the heavier Vapor Eagle (also known as the Goshawk), it is produced on the Inner Sphere world of Dante. The Goshawk II was designed as a second-line BattleMech for use exclusively by the Ravens.

Weapons and Equipment

The Goshawk II's only long range weapon is its Series 6b Extended Range Large Laser mounted in the right arm. The bulk of its weaponry is intended for close combat, where it employs a pair of Small Pulse Lasers and a sextuplet of Micro Pulse Lasers. The weaponry is guided by a Targeting Computer, allowing the 'Mech to snipe at significant range. The heat level generated by the 'Mech is kept within limits by 20 double heat sinks.

The Goshawk has been designed to deal with new threats from the Inner Sphere's improved electronics. The 'Mech has been fitted with an ECM Suite to help cut down an opponent's advantages. The 'Mech is protected by nine tons of Raven Comp A Standard Armor.

Variants

• Goshawk II 2 

  This Goshawk II variant developed in 3086, intended for anti-infantry work, replaces the lasers mounted in the left arm and torso with two ER Flamers. BV (2.0) = 1,767

• Goshawk II 3 

  This variant of the Goshawk II is intended for use in space developed also in 3086. The design has its Micro Pulse Lasers and ECM Suite removed and its Small Pulse Lasers upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers. The cockpit armor protection is enhanced for better protection in space. BV (2.0) = 2,115

• Goshawk II 4 

  This Dark Age variant is produced by Clan Sea Fox. It carries an XXL Engine and more weaponry, but is unpopular with pilots due to heat issues.

• Goshawk II RISC 

  Based on the Goshawk II 4, this experimental late Dark Age era refit-variant was created in 3136 by the Republic of the Sphere's Republic Institute of Strategic Combat in secret and was considered to be failure. This variation of the Goshawk II features proximity's RISC's failed Emergency Coolant System. This experimental cooling system, was designed to allow the variant' to manage it's heavy heat load. Majority of it's heat issues comes from it's 315-Rated Extra-Extralight Fusion Engine and weapon's payload. The 'mech features single Streak LRM-10, Plasma Cannon, and a Improved Heavy Large Laser. The Risc variant also features; 7.5 Ferro Fibrous Armor, the mech has reasonable resistance to enemy fire in combat and has ability to moving maximum 110 kph, and uses several Jump Jets give it high mobility. BV(2.0)=1,886

Related Designs

• Goshawk/Vapor Eagle - 55 ton Original design

Design Quirks

The Goshawk II RISC variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:

• Combat Computer
• Cooling System Flaws
• Prototype

BattleMech Gallery

• Goshawk II RISC.jpg

  Goshawk II RISC

Bibliography

• Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3
• Master Unit List
• Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
• Technical Readout: 3085
• Technical Readout: 3150