Difference between revisions of "Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - VTOL)"

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==Notes ==
 
==Notes ==
As of this writing, the Pegasus Passenger VTOL has no record sheet nor battle value assigned to it at this time. It is also not listed on the [[MUL]].
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As of this writing, the Pegasus Passenger VTOL has no record sheet nor battle value assigned to it at this time.
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MUL Profile for the Pegasus lists the unit as "Blackstone Pegasus Passenger VTOL". However, it not the actual name for the vehicle, may be drop due to changes since the original publication of the TRO: VA.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/master-unit-list-%28mul%29-online-database-read-the-first-post/msg1089643/#msg1089643 Official Battletech Errant Forum - Possible Review to change naming of Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex names to Revised version without Manufacture's name.]</ref>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''

Revision as of 20:00, 3 July 2015

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Pegasus Passenger VTOL
Production information
Manufacturer Blackstone BattleMechs Limited
Use Civilian Mass-Transit Vehicle
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) VTOL (Small)
Equipment Rating C/X-X-C
Introduced 3066[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 30 tons
Cruise Speed 8
Flank Speed 12
Power Plant ICE
Fuel (Type/Range) 2,051 km
Communications System None
Armament No Weapons
Fitted Equipment Equipment List
  • x100 passenger seats
Armor BAR
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 2
Crew 2

Description

The Pegasus Passenger VTOL is a Civilian Support VTOL used for mass transit systems between cities and other population centers on planets. Developed by Blackstone BattleMechs of Inarcs, it recreation was result of the company trying to diversifying it's product lines beyond producing Battlemechs. The vehicle was intended to act a as airborne link to other cities and urbanized settings with which may not have existing airfields.

First sold in 3067, the Pegasus first served with "Yellow Taxi" on New Exford in the Lyran Alliance. Where vehicle was used link up dense cities of the planet with the company's bright yellow Pegasus VTOLs.[2]

Equipment and Capabilities

Design for fast and safe transportation of up to a hundred passengers, the Pegasus with a built Electric Fuel Cell Engine. The hybrid electric motor allows the Pegasus to reach 120 kph and travel as far as two thousand kilometers before refueling. The vehicle aside from it's passengers, has a 5 ton cargo bay (2 doors per left /right side) move passengers' luggage or material goods. The vehicle has virtually no armor, with minimum structural protection should any military type weaponry is used against it.[3]

Related Vehicles

  • Barnonet - A larger version of the Pegasus.

Notes

As of this writing, the Pegasus Passenger VTOL has no record sheet nor battle value assigned to it at this time. MUL Profile for the Pegasus lists the unit as "Blackstone Pegasus Passenger VTOL". However, it not the actual name for the vehicle, may be drop due to changes since the original publication of the TRO: VA.[4]

References

  1. MUL Profile for the Pegasus Passenger VTOL (Standard)
  2. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 78 Pegasus/Baronet Passenger VTOL - Background information for the Pegasus.
  3. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 78 Pegasus/Baronet Passenger VTOL - Stats for the Pegasus.
  4. Official Battletech Errant Forum - Possible Review to change naming of Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex names to Revised version without Manufacture's name.

Bibliography