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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[3100]], and produced on [[Pinard]], the '''Lamprey''' was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is | + | Created by [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]] in [[3100]], and produced on [[Pinard]], the '''Lamprey''' was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is an infantry transport VTOL with 4 tons cargo capacity. Rugged and reliable, with responsive controls and an emphasis on survivability, it developed a good reputation among experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL managed to continue production even through the [[Taurian Concordat]]'s years of economic crisis.<ref name="TRO3145M"> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 14–15: "Lamprey Transport Helicopter"</ref><ref name=DADossiers128>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 128: "Robert Bavros"</ref> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[Machine Gun]], the Lamprey is able to provide | + | With dual Harpoon [[SRM-4]] missile racks, and a Scattergun [[Machine Gun]], the Lamprey is able to provide significant cover fire. This armament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor, shielding 4 tons of space for infantry.<ref name="TRO3145M"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 14:25, 7 April 2024
- This article is about the VTOL. For other uses, see Lamprey.
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| Lamprey Transport Helicopter | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Vandenberg Mechanized Industries |
| Production Year | 3119[1] |
| Mission | Armed Transport |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Armor | Star Slab/2 |
| Engine | Vlar 130 |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | O/P AIR 19 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P 411 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 478[2] |
Contents
Description
Created by Vandenberg Mechanized Industries in 3100, and produced on Pinard, the Lamprey was conceived as a fast transport that was able to provide its own covering fire. The Lamprey is an infantry transport VTOL with 4 tons cargo capacity. Rugged and reliable, with responsive controls and an emphasis on survivability, it developed a good reputation among experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Able to field a full complement of troops, this armed VTOL managed to continue production even through the Taurian Concordat's years of economic crisis.[3][4]
Weapons and Equipment
With dual Harpoon SRM-4 missile racks, and a Scattergun Machine Gun, the Lamprey is able to provide significant cover fire. This armament is backed by 5.5 tons of armor, shielding 4 tons of space for infantry.[3]
Variants
No different variants of the Lamprey are known to exist.
Design Quirks
The Lamprey is subject to the following Design Quirk:[3]
Gallery
MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the Lamprey
References
- ↑ online date for the Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 24
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 14–15: "Lamprey Transport Helicopter"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 128: "Robert Bavros"