Kinnol (Combat Vehicle)
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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 | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,226[2] |
Description
The Kinnol Main Battle Tank is 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's worth the vehicles to various pirate-ridden worlds such as Astrokaszy. The Kinnol lance was credited in demolishing a mixed company of 'Mech and tanks. These trials were deemed a success, as the Kinnol lance only lost one of its vehicles.
The Republic had the vehicle designed with expensive XL Fusion Engine, to allow vehicle enough to speed to out-maneuver its enemies. Also, the vehicle is protected by twelve tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, with it higher amount of armor allotted to its front.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
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 three tons of ammunition. The vehicle's ammunition bay has been equipped with a CASE system.[5]
Variants
- PPC / C3 Slave
- 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]
- RAC
- This Dark Age variant carries a Rotary AC/5 and keeps the MML-5's of the original. The armor has been replaced with Reactive Armor. BV (2.0) = 1,671[8]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Kinnol (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 39 - Kinnol's Battle Value (2).
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 105 - Nicolas Kinnol's profile.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 38-39 - Kinnol's background information and some vehicle specs.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 38-39 - Kinnol's weapon info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 38 Variants - Proposed version of the Kinnol.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 56
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 59