Difference between revisions of "Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)"
Sarna News
m (reference cleanup) |
|||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
| image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | | image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | ||
| name = Kestrel VTOL | | name = Kestrel VTOL | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref | + | | manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/> |
| − | |||
| Type = VTOL | | Type = VTOL | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| Line 13: | Line 12: | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 76<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', | + | | BV (1.0) = 76<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Kestrel''''' was designed for [[Wolf's Dragoons]] special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the ''Kestrel'' spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the ''Kestrel'' is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support. | + | The '''''Kestrel''''' was designed for [[Wolf's Dragoons]] special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the ''Kestrel'' spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the ''Kestrel'' is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
| − | For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the ''Kestrel''. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few ''Kestrels'' in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several ''Kestrels'' to [[MI6]].<ref | + | For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the ''Kestrel''. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few ''Kestrels'' in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several ''Kestrels'' to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | As a special operations transport, the ''Kestrel'' relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the ''Kestrel'' only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. | + | As a special operations transport, the ''Kestrel'' relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the ''Kestrel'' only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
* Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> | * Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> | ||
| − | * Medium Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref | + | * Medium Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref> |
| − | * Small Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref | + | * Small Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref> |
| − | * SRM - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref | + | * SRM - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 19 December 2011
| |
| Kestrel VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackwell Corporation [1] |
| Mission | |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 |
| Armor | ProTech 4 |
| Engine | 160 ICE |
| Speed | 194 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Dalban StarLink Classic |
| Armament |
2x Machine Guns |
| BV (1.0) | 76[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 155[2] |
Description
The Kestrel was designed for Wolf's Dragoons special operations teams, particularly the Seventh Kommando. Lightly armed and armored, the Kestrel spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single Large Laser hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the Kestrel is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.[1]
For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the Kestrel. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few Kestrels in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several Kestrels to MI6.[1]
Armament
As a special operations transport, the Kestrel relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the Kestrel only mounts a pair of Machine Guns.[1]
Variants
- Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (2.0) = 126[3]
- Medium Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single Medium Laser, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.[1] BV (2.0) = 252[4]
- Small Laser - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired Small Lasers, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.[1] BV (2.0) = 175[5]
- SRM - A field variant, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single SRM-2 and a ton of ammunition.[1] BV (2.0) = 192[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 27
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 29
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 30
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 32