Leopard CV (DropShip class)
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Leopard CV | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Irian Technologies Bowie Industries Federated-Boeing [1] |
Use | ASF 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 ASFs, the vessel is the means in 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 inhabitation; 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. While it does count on three long range missile racks for heavy hitting, two PPCs, five Large Lasers, and seven Medium Lasers give it more than enough combat capability when it's munitions run out.
Cargo
6 ASFs
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 The PPCs and Large Lasers have both been replaced by extended-range models, while the Medium Lasers have been upgraded with pulse technology.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
Leopard CV Ship Gallery
References
- ↑ Handbook Davion p.181