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| − | * LGB-7V - The 7V | + | * LGB-7V - The 7V variant of the ''Longbow'' upgrades the design to more modern specifications. The 'Mech is powered by an [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as the original engine. The 'Mech also removes the two [[LRM-5]] launchers and adds [[Artemis IV]] to the [[LRM-20]] launchers. For close combat the 7V has 5 [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To add a little more long range firepower the 7V has also has an [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,366 |
| − | * LGB-OW - To add some speed to the ''Longbow'' the OW | + | * LGB-OW - To add some speed to the ''Longbow'' the OW variant removes two [[LRM-5]] launchers, two [[Medium Laser]]s, and five and a half tons of armor. This allowed the top speed of the ''Longbow'' to be increased to 64.8 km/h allowing the 'Mech to keep up with most heavy 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 1,034 |
| − | * LGB-12C - A recent upgrade of the ''Longbow'' the 12C | + | * LGB-12C - A recent upgrade of the ''Longbow'', the 12C variant is designed to maximize the 'Mechs fire support capabilities. The 'Mech has two [[LRM-20]] launchers and two [[LRM-15]] launchers giving it an incredible bombardment capability and is capable of firing 25% more missiles downrange then the base model. The 'Mech has three [[ER Small Laser]]s for close combat. The 12C variant is capable of doing this through the use of an [[XL engine]] that saves a great deal of weight. BV (1.0) = 1,342 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 14 September 2007
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| Longbow | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | StarCorps Industries |
| Model | LGB-7Q |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | StarCorp 100 |
| Armor | StarSlab/9.5 Mk II |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,376 |
Contents
Description
The Longbow has seen service in the armies of the Inner Sphere since the days of the Star League and is one of the most well known fire support 'Mechs in existance. The Longbow is a massive 'Mech weighing in at 85 tons and is able to move at a tops speed of 54.0 km/h thanks to a Strand 255 fusion engine. The Longbow is protected by fourteen and a half tons of armor. Some have criticized the design for its lack of CASE - making an otherwise rugged 'Mech vulnerable to a loss by an ammunition explosion. As a fire suport 'Mech though the Longbow is a trusted and reliable 'Mech that can be counted on to carry out the mission it is designed for.
Armament
The primary weapons on the Longbow are its LRM launchers. The Longbow carries four launchers in all. The largest are a pair of Holly LRM-20s which have the firepower of two Delta Dart LRM-5s added to them. Combined these launchers can put a devestating barrage of up to fifty missiles up to six hundred and thirty meters down range. To protect itself in close combat the Longbow has two Ceres Arms Medium Lasers.
Variants
- LGB-7V - The 7V variant of the Longbow upgrades the design to more modern specifications. The 'Mech is powered by an XL engine that weighs half as much as the original engine. The 'Mech also removes the two LRM-5 launchers and adds Artemis IV to the LRM-20 launchers. For close combat the 7V has 5 Medium Pulse Lasers. To add a little more long range firepower the 7V has also has an ER Large Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,366
- LGB-OW - To add some speed to the Longbow the OW variant removes two LRM-5 launchers, two Medium Lasers, and five and a half tons of armor. This allowed the top speed of the Longbow to be increased to 64.8 km/h allowing the 'Mech to keep up with most heavy 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 1,034
- LGB-12C - A recent upgrade of the Longbow, the 12C variant is designed to maximize the 'Mechs fire support capabilities. The 'Mech has two LRM-20 launchers and two LRM-15 launchers giving it an incredible bombardment capability and is capable of firing 25% more missiles downrange then the base model. The 'Mech has three ER Small Lasers for close combat. The 12C variant is capable of doing this through the use of an XL engine that saves a great deal of weight. BV (1.0) = 1,342