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− | File:Leopard_CV_3025.jpg|Original ''Leopard CV'' | + | File:Leopard_CV_3025.jpg|Original ''Leopard CV'' from [[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]. |
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Leopard CV | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Irian Technologies, Bowie Industries, Federated-Boeing[1] |
Production Year | 2581[2] |
Use | AeroSpace Fighter Carrier |
Type | Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,720 tons |
Structural Integrity | 7 |
Length | 70.2 meters |
Width | 53 meters |
Height | 19.8 meters |
Safe Thrust | 2 g |
Max Thrust | 3 g |
Fuel (tons) | 137 tons |
Fuel (days) | 74.5 days |
Armament | 2 x PPCs 3 x LRM-20s 5 x Large Lasers 7 x Medium Lasers |
Armor | Standard Fore: 14 Sides: 13 Aft: 10 |
Crew | 9 |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
Heat Sinks | 80 (single) |
BV (1.0) | 2,579 |
BV (2.0) | 2,854 |
Contents
Description
Cousin to the original Leopard class DropShip, the Leopard CV is the most common fighter carrier in the Inner Sphere. Carrying a standard squadron of AeroSpace Fighters, the vessel is the means by which an assault (or raiding) force can transport the AeroSpace support to the scene of battle from the jumppoint, providing dedicated refueling, re-arming and maintenance requirements. However, due to its lack of significant cargo space, the vessel is not intended for long-term habitation; instead, the transported crew would require continuous support from the mother JumpShip, until the time for system transit. Like its cousin, there are plenty of parts, both still in production or available as salvage and surplus, to keep the Leopard CV strongly active.
Armament
The Leopard has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. It has three long range missile racks for heavy hitting, two PPCs, five Large Lasers, and seven Medium Lasers, which give it more than enough combat capability when it's munitions run out.
Cargo
Six AeroSpace Fighters
Variants
In 3054, Irian Technologies began producing an upgraded Leopard CV. The PPCs and Large Lasers have both been replaced by extended-range models, while the Medium Lasers have been upgraded with pulse technology. BV (1.0) = 3,217 BV (2.0) = 3,376
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Leopard CV-class DropShips)
Notes
In German products the unit's proper name was translated to Leopard JT, where the abbreviation JT stands for Jägertender. The German nautic term Tender is used for supply ships, while Jäger is a common short form for Jagdflugzeug (Fighter aircraft).
Leopard CV Ship Gallery
Original Leopard CV from TRO:3025.
Illustration of Leopard CV from DropShips and JumpShips
- LEOPARD-CV.gif
Leopard CV from TRO:3057
References
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 181
- ↑ online date for the Leopard CV (DropShip class)