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| image = [[File:Mosquito IX.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Mosquito IX.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = Mosquito IX Radar Plane | | Name = Mosquito IX Radar Plane | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Malrite Company]]<ref name="TRO:VAp116">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 116 | + | | Manufacturer = [[Malrite Company]]<ref name="TRO:VAp116">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 116: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp110">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 110: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"</ref> |
| Production Year = 3064 | | Production Year = 3064 | ||
| − | | Year Reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4676/mosquito-radar-plane-ix/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4676/mosquito-radar-plane-ix/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Use = High-altitude spy plane <br/> | + | | Use = High-altitude spy plane, <br/> Surveillance craft, <br/> Airborne refueling aircraft |
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced) | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] (Advanced) |
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Medium) | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating = E/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> | | Equipment Rating = E/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> | ||
| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| Introduced = [[2448]] | | Introduced = [[2448]] | ||
| − | | Mass = 75 Tons | + | | Mass = 75 Tons |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 4 | + | | Structural Integrity = 4 |
| − | | Safe Thrust = 2g | + | | Safe Thrust = 2g |
| − | | Max Thrust = 3g | + | | Max Thrust = 3g |
| − | | Power Plant = [[Fission engine|fission]] | + | | Power Plant = [[Fission engine|fission]] |
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 777 | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 777 |
| − | | Armament = [[ER | + | | Armament = 1x [[ER medium laser]] |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 5 | + | | Fitted Equipment = 4x [[external stores hardpoint]] |
| − | | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]] | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| − | | BAR = [[BAR 6]] | + | | Fire Control System = [[Basic fire control|Basic]] |
| − | | Crew = 6 (1 officer, 4 enlisted/non-rated, 1 gunner) | + | | Heat Sinks = 5 |
| + | | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]] | ||
| + | | BAR = [[BAR|6]] | ||
| + | | Crew = 6 (1 officer, 4 enlisted/non-rated, 1 gunner) | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
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=== History === | === History === | ||
==== Development ==== | ==== Development ==== | ||
| − | The | + | The Mosquito was first developed by [[DMI Limited]] on [[Caph]] in the early 2400s. DMI, using a treasure trove of electronics and communication equipment found in the Rocky Mountains on [[Terra]], began designs on an airborne radar plane. After several years, the company was forced to sell its manufacturing and cache of high technology to the Mallus brothers, William & Nathan. William invested his family fortune into redesigning the aircraft to handle the thin atmosphere of high altitudes; however, after seven years of development, he died of a heart attack and Nathan took over.<ref name="TRO:VAp116"/><ref name="TRO:VArp110"/><ref name="TMp112"/> |
| − | Nathan finalized the design and formed the Malrite Company, | + | Nathan finalized the design and formed the [[Malrite Company]], producing the aircraft for market in [[2448]]. The aircraft was a success in the [[Terran Hegemony]], compelling Malrite's expansion to meet demand for the Mosquito.<ref name="TRO:VAp116"/><ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> |
==== Deployment ==== | ==== Deployment ==== | ||
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The company still produces the Mosquito and has noted that it would sell more of the aircraft if the price tag for its array of sophisticated equipment was not so high.<ref name="TMp112"/> | The company still produces the Mosquito and has noted that it would sell more of the aircraft if the price tag for its array of sophisticated equipment was not so high.<ref name="TMp112"/> | ||
| − | The Mosquito was also used by the [[Republic Armed Forces]].<ref name="TRO:VArp108">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108 | + | The Mosquito was also used by the [[Republic Armed Forces]].<ref name="TRO:VArp108">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 108: "Fixed Wing Support Vehicles"</ref> |
== Equipment and Capabilities == | == Equipment and Capabilities == | ||
| − | The current incarnation of the Mosquito, which premiered in [[3058]],<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68411.0 Writers confirm date of IX version of the Mosquito] (dead link)</ref> uses a single | + | The current incarnation of the Mosquito, which premiered in [[3058]],<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68411.0 Writers confirm date of IX version of the Mosquito] (dead link)</ref> uses a single [[extended-range medium laser]] for self-defense, while it is only protected by one ton of [[BAR]] 6 armor. However, the aircraft is not designed for direct combat. The craft is powered by a Hermes [[fission engine]], which has been touted as being highly reliable, allowing the Mosquito to adapt to a variety of planetary environments.<ref name="TMp112"/><ref name="TRO:VAp116"/><ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> |
| − | It does employ four external stores hardpoints, two | + | It does employ four external stores hardpoints, two on each of the craft's wings for external ordnance or additional equipment needed for any particular mission. The craft was designed to use the SISO (Slide In/Slide Out) module system which was seen used on [[Cortez Series N]] exploration vehicles. Other design features include short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, two tons of [[communication equipment]], a [[high-resolution imager camera]], an [[infrared imager camera]], [[look-down radar]], a [[remote sensor dispenser]] and a refueling drogue.<ref name="TRO:VAp116"/><ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> |
== Cargo == | == Cargo == | ||
| − | The vehicle is equipped with a [[ | + | The vehicle is equipped with a [[liquid cargo bay]] with a 20.02 ton capacity with door mounted in the rear.<ref name="TRO:VAp116"/><ref name="TRO:VArp110"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | The Mosquito has a number of variants in use as of [[3067]], these include firefighting, weather monitoring aircraft, and some others. Noted variants include '''3052 Model''' & '''3067 Model''', however these aircraft only differ in cosmetic appearance.<ref name="TMp112">''TechManual'', p. 112 | + | The Mosquito has a number of variants in use as of [[3067]], these include firefighting, weather monitoring aircraft, and some others. Noted variants include '''3052 Model''' & '''3067 Model''', however these aircraft only differ in cosmetic appearance.<ref name="TMp112">''TechManual'', p. 112: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"</ref> |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | It is unclear exactly when the Mosquito IX which stats are featured in the ''Technical Readout:Vehicle Annex'' profile actually came out. This is due to the inclusion of an ER | + | It is unclear exactly when the Mosquito IX which stats are featured in the ''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'' profile actually came out. This is due to the inclusion of an ER medium laser which didn't exist when the vehicle first premiered. |
| − | As of this writing, there is no published | + | As of this writing, there is no published record sheets for this vehicle or its variants. |
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Air Support Vehicles|Mosquito IX]] | [[Category:Air Support Vehicles|Mosquito IX]] | ||
[[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles|Mosquito IX]] | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Support Vehicles|Mosquito IX]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:50, 22 November 2022
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| Mosquito IX Radar Plane | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Malrite Company[1][2] |
| Production Year | 3064[3] |
| Use | High-altitude spy plane, Surveillance craft, Airborne refueling aircraft |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Fixed-Wing (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | E/X-X-D[2] |
| Introduced | 2448 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 Tons |
| Structural Integrity | 4 |
| Safe Thrust | 2g |
| Max Thrust | 3g |
| Power Plant | fission |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | 777 |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Fire Control System | Basic |
| Armament | 1x ER medium laser |
| Heat Sinks | 5 |
| Fitted Equipment | 4x external stores hardpoint |
| Armor | Commercial Armor |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 6 |
| Crew | 6 (1 officer, 4 enlisted/non-rated, 1 gunner) |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Mosquito IX Radar Plane is a long-range surveillance aircraft design.
History[edit]
Development[edit]
The Mosquito was first developed by DMI Limited on Caph in the early 2400s. DMI, using a treasure trove of electronics and communication equipment found in the Rocky Mountains on Terra, began designs on an airborne radar plane. After several years, the company was forced to sell its manufacturing and cache of high technology to the Mallus brothers, William & Nathan. William invested his family fortune into redesigning the aircraft to handle the thin atmosphere of high altitudes; however, after seven years of development, he died of a heart attack and Nathan took over.[1][2][4]
Nathan finalized the design and formed the Malrite Company, producing the aircraft for market in 2448. The aircraft was a success in the Terran Hegemony, compelling Malrite's expansion to meet demand for the Mosquito.[1][2]
Deployment[edit]
Since its introduction, the Mosquito, was purchased by various organizations, initially by colonization groups and provincial militaries.[1][2]
The aircraft continued into the late thirty-first century, when it was deployed into new roles, such as firefighting, refueling aircraft, and even as a storm chaser, while planetary militia still employed the Mosquito in its original role. The Second Star League, prior to its demise in 3067, used a number of these aircraft deployed on both Huntress and Strana Mechty for monitoring the people of those worlds.[1][2]
The company still produces the Mosquito and has noted that it would sell more of the aircraft if the price tag for its array of sophisticated equipment was not so high.[4]
The Mosquito was also used by the Republic Armed Forces.[5]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
The current incarnation of the Mosquito, which premiered in 3058,[6] uses a single extended-range medium laser for self-defense, while it is only protected by one ton of BAR 6 armor. However, the aircraft is not designed for direct combat. The craft is powered by a Hermes fission engine, which has been touted as being highly reliable, allowing the Mosquito to adapt to a variety of planetary environments.[4][1][2]
It does employ four external stores hardpoints, two on each of the craft's wings for external ordnance or additional equipment needed for any particular mission. The craft was designed to use the SISO (Slide In/Slide Out) module system which was seen used on Cortez Series N exploration vehicles. Other design features include short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, two tons of communication equipment, a high-resolution imager camera, an infrared imager camera, look-down radar, a remote sensor dispenser and a refueling drogue.[1][2]
Cargo[edit]
The vehicle is equipped with a liquid cargo bay with a 20.02 ton capacity with door mounted in the rear.[1][2]
Variants[edit]
The Mosquito has a number of variants in use as of 3067, these include firefighting, weather monitoring aircraft, and some others. Noted variants include 3052 Model & 3067 Model, however these aircraft only differ in cosmetic appearance.[4]
Notes[edit]
It is unclear exactly when the Mosquito IX which stats are featured in the Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex profile actually came out. This is due to the inclusion of an ER medium laser which didn't exist when the vehicle first premiered.
As of this writing, there is no published record sheets for this vehicle or its variants.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 116: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 110: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"
- ↑ online date for the Mosquito IX
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 TechManual, p. 112: "Mosquito IX Radar Plane"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 108: "Fixed Wing Support Vehicles"
- ↑ Writers confirm date of IX version of the Mosquito (dead link)