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Revision as of 22:03, 10 October 2013

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Kinnol MBT
Production information
Manufacturer Aldis Industries
Production Year 3083[1]
Mission Frontline Combat
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 70
Armor StarSlab/1 Ferro-Fibrous with CASE
Engine GM 350 Extralight Fusion
Speed 86 km/h
Communications System Basix 220
Targeting Tracking System Scope 2000
Heat Sinks 10
Armament

LB 10-X
2 x MML-5s
Medium Laser

BV (2.0) 1,226[2]


Description

The Kinnol Main Battle Tank was a frontline combat unit that served Republic of the Sphere's RAF since 3083. The tank was produced by Aldis Industries as part of Republic's attempt to create a standard Armor unit for its armed forces. The vehicle was named for General Nicolas Kinnol, the third commanding officer of the Star League Defense Force.[3]

The Kinnol had conducted number of secret combat trials prior to its production being approved in 3083. The Republic had deployed a lance worth the vehicles to various pirate ridden worlds such as of Astrokaszy. The Kinnol lance was credited in demolishing a mix company of 'Mech and Tanks. With only one being crippled, the trials proved successful.

The Republic had vehicle design with expensive XL Fusion Engine, to allow vehicle enough to speed to out-maneuver its enemies. Also, the vehicle is protected by 12 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, with it higher amount of armor allotted to its front.[4]

Armament

Kinnol's main weapon is its turreted mounted Mydron Exel LB 10-X Autocannon, which mix weapons loads allows it flexibility of hitting power and accuracy. An Extended Range Medium Laser is coaxial to the Autocannon as complimentary weapon.

The Vehicle has pair of 5-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers mounted in front of the vehicle with 3 tons of ammunition. The vehicle's ammunition bay has been equipped with CASE system.[5]

Variants

  • PPC / C3 Slave Variant - By 3085, the proposal for second variant had been drafted. The new variant would drop the LB 10-X for a standard PPC. Also, the ER Laser would be changed out for a standard Medium Laser, but a C3 Slave Computer installed to help improve vehicle's weapons accuracy. The vehicle would be fitted with 3 Machine Guns to enhance its anti-infantry ability.[6] BV(2.0)= 1,212[7]

References

  1. MUL online date for the Kinnol (Combat Vehicle)
  2. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 39 - Kinnol's Battle Value (2).
  3. Star League Sourcebook, p. 105 - Nicolas Kinnol's profile.
  4. Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 38-39 - Kinnol's background information and some vehicle specs.
  5. Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 38-39 - Kinnol's weapon info.
  6. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 38 Variants - Proposed version of the Kinnol.
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 56

Bibliography