Griffin
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[[Image: |191px|Griffin]]
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| Griffin | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks Incorporated |
| Model | GRF-1N |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerk GRF |
| Armor | Starshield A |
| Engine | Core Tek 275 |
| Speed | 86.4kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | Rawlings 55 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,021 |
Contents
Description
Originally built in 2492 the Griffin has seen classification as an assault, heavy, and finally medium 'Mech. Because of the 'Mechs popularity with the militaries of the Inner Sphere though the design has seen production long past the point that most 'Mechs would be retired from service. Because of the Griffins weapons payload the design excels in direct fire support and a sniper roles. Additionally the Griffin has a great deal of maneuverability with a maximum speed of 86.4 kph and a jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters the Griffin can keep up with most lighter 'Mechs and out maneuver most heavier designs.
Armament
The primary weapon on the Griffin is a Fusigon PPC. The PPC allows the Griffin to work in a long-range fire sniper role. This is backed up by a Delta Dart LRM 10 launcher. The LRM launcher gives the Griffin some indirect fire support capabilities. The Achilles heel of the design is its lack of short-range weapons if an enemy is capable of closing ranges and engaging in close quarters combat.
Variants
- GRF-1DS - The 1DS variant looks more to the Griffin as a fire support 'Mech. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine and the weapons have been stripped from the chassis. The 'Mech now carries a LRM 20 launcher which makes it capable of fire support roles as well as a Large Pulse Laser for close range combat. BV (1.0) = 1,202
- GRF-1S - The 1S looks to rectify the lack of close range weapons by removing the PPC in favor of a Large Laser and two Medium Lasers. To help manage the heat load the 'Mech has had four additional heat sinks added to the design. BV (1.0) = 1,061
- GRF-3M - The 3M Griffin is an upgraded version of the design that looks to enhance its long-range capabilities. The engine has first been upgraded to an extralight engine and the heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks. The PPC has been upgraded to an ER PPC for longer reach at the expense of more heat and the LRM launcher has been upgraded t an LRM 20 launcher for more indirect fire support capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,440
- GRF-5M - The 5M variant of the Griffin is designed with a distinctive flair for the Free Worlds League. The 'Mech is powered by an extralight engine and carries as its primary weapon a Light Gauss Rifle. This is backed up by an LRM 10 launcher and finally a Small Laser for close range work. The 'Mech utilizes double heat sinks and also carries ten and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,108
- GRF-6CS - Probably one of the most advanced variants of the Griffin the 6CS is built using an Endo Steel frame and is powered by an extralight engine. The weight saved has gone into radically upgrading the Griffins armament. The 'Mechs primary weapons are an ER PPC and a LRM 15 launcher linked to an Artemis IV fire control system. The 'Mech caries for short range engagements two ER Medium Lasers and finally has an advanced electronics warfare suite consisting of a Guardian ECM Suite and an advance c3i computer to allow it to share targeting telemetry with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,469
- GRF-6S - Similar to the 6CS the 6S is also built using Endo Steel but uses a Light Fusion Engine for power. This allows the 6S model to carry an ER PPC, LRM 15 with Artemis IV and two ER Medium Lasers as weapons just like the 6CS. The 'Mech also has twelve tons of armor protection which allows it to withstand most beatings. BV (1.0) = 1,461
- Griffin IIC - The Griffin was one of the 'Mechs taken on the exodus by the SLDF after the collapse of the Star League. Eventually the 'Mech was redesigned to use exclusively Clan technology and the Griffin IIC was created. BV (1.0) = 1,492