Grasshopper
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| Grasshopper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lantren Corporation |
| Model | GHR-5H |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Mingh z33/7 |
| Armor | Maximillian 100 |
| Engine | VOX 280 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Lexington Lifters |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,268 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,427 |
Contents
Description
The Grasshopper began production in 2786 as a light and medium 'Mech hunter. In order to accomplish this goal the 'Mechs ground speed of 64.8 kph is augmented with a jumping capability of one hundred and twenty meters allowing the Grasshopper greater mobility than that of other 'Mechs of similar weight. The Grashoppers varied weapons payload allows it to work in a variety of roles other then that of a light 'Mech hunter, and with its low dependence on ammunition it is capable of operating away from established supply lines for extended periods of time.
Armament
The Grasshopper carries as its primary weapon a Diplan HD Large Laser. The Large Lasers firepower is augmented at long range with the Conan/S LRM 5 launcher. For close range combat the Grasshopper carries four Diplan M3 Medium Lasers giving it a great deal of close range firepower.
Variants
- GHR-5J - An upgrade of the Grasshopper using Star League technology, the 5J upgrades the Large Laser to an ER Large Laser and replaces the LRM 5 launcher with a Streak SRM 2 missile launcher and an Anti-Missile System. Finally, the 'Mech has reduced the number of Medium Lasers from four to two. BV (1.0) = 1,201, BV (2.0) = 1,354
- GHR-5N - the 5N is a very basic upgrade of the Grasshopper. The LRM 5 and the Large Laser have both been removed from the design. In their place a PPC has been added as well as an additional Medium Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,316, BV (2.0) = 1,511
- GHR-6K - The 6K variant of the Grasshopper upgrades the design by using an Endo Steel chassis and the 'Mechs heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. The LRM 5 launcher has been replaced with a Streak SRM 4 missile launcher and the 'Mech carries five Medium Pulse Lasers for close range combat. For long-range situations the Grasshopper carries an ER Large Laser. The 'Mech also carries a C3 slave unit to allow it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,484, BV (2.0) = 1,597
- GHR-C - A very basic modification of the 5J model, the Grasshopper C is modified to carry a C3 slave unit to allow it to be integrated into a C3 lances and allow it to share targeting data with friendly units. To accomplish this the Streak SRM 2 ammunition has been reduced by one ton. BV (1.0) = 1,219, BV (2.0) = 1,366