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| − | * PXH-1D - The 1D | + | * PXH-1D - The 1D variant of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' removes both of the Machine Guns and the ammunition and replaces them with two additional [[heat sink]]s. While removing a small amount of the 'Mechs short range firepower and a powerful set of weapons against infantry the additional heat sinks make the 1D heat dissipation more manageable. BV (1.0) = 883 |
| − | * PXH-1K - The 1K | + | * PXH-1K - The 1K variant departs form the traditional thinking of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' by removing the jump jets from the 'Mech. These are replaced with an additional three heat sinks and one and a half tons of armor. The Machine Guns have also been removed from the design and replaced with a single [[Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 872 |
| − | * PXH-3D - The 3D | + | * PXH-3D - The 3D variant of this 'Mech upgrades the design with rediscovered [[Star League]] technology. First, the internal structure of the 'Mech has been redesigned to utilize [[Endo Steel]] construction techniques. The engine was then replaced with an [[extralight engine]] and the heat sinks upgraded to [[double heat sink]]s. The 'Mech was given a half ton of additional armor. The weapons payload was also changed extensively with all of the original weapons being stripped from the chassis. The 'Mech now carries two [[ER Large Laser]]s as primary weapons and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s for close in work. Finally an [[Anti-Missile System]] has been added for missile defense. BV (1.0) = 1,148 |
| − | * PXH-3K - The 3K ''Phoenix Hawk'' is another upgrade of the design that uses rediscovered technologies. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine. The saved weight was used to upgrade the weapons payload ont he 'mech takign its cues from the 1K variant. The 'Mech now carries two ER Large Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. Additionally the Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the 'Mech now carries double heat sinks to help manage the additional waste heat. Finally the armor | + | * PXH-3K - The 3K ''Phoenix Hawk'' is another upgrade of the design that uses rediscovered technologies. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine. The saved weight was used to upgrade the weapons payload ont he 'mech takign its cues from the 1K variant. The 'Mech now carries two ER Large Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. Additionally the Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the 'Mech now carries double heat sinks to help manage the additional waste heat. Finally the armor on the 'Mech has been upgraded to 8 tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor. BV (1.0) = 1,204 |
* PHX-3M - The 5M model of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' is almost identical to the 3D version with two small differences. The priary differences lie int he armament. The 3M carries an additional Machine Gun and also carries [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,057 | * PHX-3M - The 5M model of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' is almost identical to the 3D version with two small differences. The priary differences lie int he armament. The 3M carries an additional Machine Gun and also carries [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,057 | ||
| − | * PHX-3PL - The 3PL ''Phoenix Hawk'' was recently introduced and is an upgrade of the 3D model. The armor has been upgraded to nine tons and the weapons have been stripped | + | * PHX-3PL - The 3PL ''Phoenix Hawk'' was recently introduced and is an upgrade of the 3D model. The armor has been upgraded to nine tons and the weapons have been stripped from the chassis. The 'Mechs primary weapon is a Large Pulse Laser with two Medium Pulse Lasers as back up weapons. This weapons complement is rounded out with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. The final touch on the design is a [[Targeting Computer]] which gives the 'Mech extremely accurate fire. BV (1.0) = 1,116 |
| − | * PHX-3S - The 3S model of this 'Mech is an upgrade that attempts to make the ''Phoenix Hawk'' even more effective as a recon ' | + | * PHX-3S - The 3S model of this 'Mech is an upgrade that attempts to make the ''Phoenix Hawk'' even more effective as a recon 'Mech. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight version and for cooling the 'Mech utilizes double heat sinks. The overall armor protection has been increased by one ton and now uses Ferro-Fibrous armor. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a [[Large Pulse Laser]]. This is backed up by two Medium Lasers and two Machine Guns. Additionally the 'Mech carries an Anti-Missile System for missile defense and finally to enhance the 'Mechs speed it has been fitted with a [[MASC]] system which allows the 'Mech to reach speeds of up to 129.6 in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 1,019 |
* PHX-4L - The 4L Phoenix Hawk is a variant from the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The design uses a standard engine to power it and is built using Endo Steel construction. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser as its primary weapon with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s for secondary weapons and also carries two Machine Guns for closer range work. Finally the 'Mech carries a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] and is protected by eight tons of [[Stealth Armor]] making it hard to target at range. BV (1.0) = 1,117 | * PHX-4L - The 4L Phoenix Hawk is a variant from the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The design uses a standard engine to power it and is built using Endo Steel construction. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser as its primary weapon with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s for secondary weapons and also carries two Machine Guns for closer range work. Finally the 'Mech carries a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] and is protected by eight tons of [[Stealth Armor]] making it hard to target at range. BV (1.0) = 1,117 | ||
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* PHX-6D - The 6D variant is built using an Endo Steel Chassis and carries ten tons of armor for protection. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon an [[ER PPC]] giving it incredible range. The ER PPC is backed up by four ER Medium Lasers. All of the weapons are tied to a Targeting Computer allowing the 6D to stay back and act in direct fire support and sniper roles. BV (1.0) = 1,463 | * PHX-6D - The 6D variant is built using an Endo Steel Chassis and carries ten tons of armor for protection. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon an [[ER PPC]] giving it incredible range. The ER PPC is backed up by four ER Medium Lasers. All of the weapons are tied to a Targeting Computer allowing the 6D to stay back and act in direct fire support and sniper roles. BV (1.0) = 1,463 | ||
| − | * PHX-7CS - The 7CS variant of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' is designed for electronics warfare. The 'Mech uses an extralight engine for power and is protected by nine tons of armor. The primary weapon on the design is an ER Large Laser supported by two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also carries though an improved [[Narc Missile Beacon]] launcher allowing it mark enemy units for bombardment from | + | * PHX-7CS - The 7CS variant of the ''Phoenix Hawk'' is designed for electronics warfare. The 'Mech uses an extralight engine for power and is protected by nine tons of armor. The primary weapon on the design is an ER Large Laser supported by two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also carries though an improved [[Narc Missile Beacon]] launcher allowing it mark enemy units for bombardment from friendly missile carrying 'Mechs as well as an improved [[C3 computer]] which allows the 7CS to share targeting telemetry with other friendly 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 1,063 |
* PHX-7S - The 7S is the new [[Steiner]] varaint of the ''Phoenix Hawk''. The design uses a new [[Light Engine]] for power and also uses a MASC system to augment its ground speed. The 'Mech is also built using an Endo Steel structure and nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection. The 7S carries a Large Pulse Laser as its primary weapon and for close range work carries four Medium Lasers. The weapons are rounded out with a Small Laser in the 'Mechs head. BV (1.0) = 1,190 | * PHX-7S - The 7S is the new [[Steiner]] varaint of the ''Phoenix Hawk''. The design uses a new [[Light Engine]] for power and also uses a MASC system to augment its ground speed. The 'Mech is also built using an Endo Steel structure and nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection. The 7S carries a Large Pulse Laser as its primary weapon and for close range work carries four Medium Lasers. The weapons are rounded out with a Small Laser in the 'Mechs head. BV (1.0) = 1,190 | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 14 November 2006
[[Image: |191px|Phoenix Hawk]]
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| Phoenix Hawk | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Orguss Industries |
| Model | PXH-1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons tons |
| Chassis | Orguss Stinger |
| Armor | Durallex Light |
| Engine | GM 270 |
| Speed | 97.2kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | Pitban 9000 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 838 |
Contents
Description
The Phoenix Hawk is one of the most well known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere. The 'Mech began life when Orguss Industries realized that it could reinforce the Stinger chassis to create a larger version with a top speed of 97.2 kph and a jumping distance of 180 meters giving it the same speed profile with a more potent arsenal. After the Phoenix Hawk started reaching its various deployments the 'Mechs full potential was discovered and became known as a command 'Mech for unit commanders because of the advanced communictions suite onboard but also became a staple of recon lance commanders because it is capable of keeping up with 'Mechs liek the Wasp and Stinger while carrying uch more firepower.
Armament
The Phoenix Hawk is armed in such a way that it can be used in several different combat roles including command, recon, and front line duty. The primary weapon on board is a Harmon Large Laser which gives the 'mech a weapon which can strike at an enemy at a respectable distance. This is backed up by two Harmon Medium Lasers for close range combat and finally, to deter infantry atacks the 'Mech carries two M100 Heavy Machine Guns
Variants
- PXH-1D - The 1D variant of the Phoenix Hawk removes both of the Machine Guns and the ammunition and replaces them with two additional heat sinks. While removing a small amount of the 'Mechs short range firepower and a powerful set of weapons against infantry the additional heat sinks make the 1D heat dissipation more manageable. BV (1.0) = 883
- PXH-1K - The 1K variant departs form the traditional thinking of the Phoenix Hawk by removing the jump jets from the 'Mech. These are replaced with an additional three heat sinks and one and a half tons of armor. The Machine Guns have also been removed from the design and replaced with a single Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 872
- PXH-3D - The 3D variant of this 'Mech upgrades the design with rediscovered Star League technology. First, the internal structure of the 'Mech has been redesigned to utilize Endo Steel construction techniques. The engine was then replaced with an extralight engine and the heat sinks upgraded to double heat sinks. The 'Mech was given a half ton of additional armor. The weapons payload was also changed extensively with all of the original weapons being stripped from the chassis. The 'Mech now carries two ER Large Lasers as primary weapons and two Medium Pulse Lasers for close in work. Finally an Anti-Missile System has been added for missile defense. BV (1.0) = 1,148
- PXH-3K - The 3K Phoenix Hawk is another upgrade of the design that uses rediscovered technologies. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight engine. The saved weight was used to upgrade the weapons payload ont he 'mech takign its cues from the 1K variant. The 'Mech now carries two ER Large Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. Additionally the Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the 'Mech now carries double heat sinks to help manage the additional waste heat. Finally the armor on the 'Mech has been upgraded to 8 tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor. BV (1.0) = 1,204
- PHX-3M - The 5M model of the Phoenix Hawk is almost identical to the 3D version with two small differences. The priary differences lie int he armament. The 3M carries an additional Machine Gun and also carries CASE to protect against an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,057
- PHX-3PL - The 3PL Phoenix Hawk was recently introduced and is an upgrade of the 3D model. The armor has been upgraded to nine tons and the weapons have been stripped from the chassis. The 'Mechs primary weapon is a Large Pulse Laser with two Medium Pulse Lasers as back up weapons. This weapons complement is rounded out with two ER Small Lasers. The final touch on the design is a Targeting Computer which gives the 'Mech extremely accurate fire. BV (1.0) = 1,116
- PHX-3S - The 3S model of this 'Mech is an upgrade that attempts to make the Phoenix Hawk even more effective as a recon 'Mech. The engine has been upgraded to an extralight version and for cooling the 'Mech utilizes double heat sinks. The overall armor protection has been increased by one ton and now uses Ferro-Fibrous armor. The primary weapon on the 'Mech is a Large Pulse Laser. This is backed up by two Medium Lasers and two Machine Guns. Additionally the 'Mech carries an Anti-Missile System for missile defense and finally to enhance the 'Mechs speed it has been fitted with a MASC system which allows the 'Mech to reach speeds of up to 129.6 in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 1,019
- PHX-4L - The 4L Phoenix Hawk is a variant from the Capellan Confederation. The design uses a standard engine to power it and is built using Endo Steel construction. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser as its primary weapon with two ER Medium Lasers for secondary weapons and also carries two Machine Guns for closer range work. Finally the 'Mech carries a Guardian ECM Suite and is protected by eight tons of Stealth Armor making it hard to target at range. BV (1.0) = 1,117
- PHX-6D - The 6D variant is built using an Endo Steel Chassis and carries ten tons of armor for protection. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon an ER PPC giving it incredible range. The ER PPC is backed up by four ER Medium Lasers. All of the weapons are tied to a Targeting Computer allowing the 6D to stay back and act in direct fire support and sniper roles. BV (1.0) = 1,463
- PHX-7CS - The 7CS variant of the Phoenix Hawk is designed for electronics warfare. The 'Mech uses an extralight engine for power and is protected by nine tons of armor. The primary weapon on the design is an ER Large Laser supported by two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also carries though an improved Narc Missile Beacon launcher allowing it mark enemy units for bombardment from friendly missile carrying 'Mechs as well as an improved C3 computer which allows the 7CS to share targeting telemetry with other friendly 'Mechs. BV (1.0) = 1,063
- PHX-7S - The 7S is the new Steiner varaint of the Phoenix Hawk. The design uses a new Light Engine for power and also uses a MASC system to augment its ground speed. The 'Mech is also built using an Endo Steel structure and nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection. The 7S carries a Large Pulse Laser as its primary weapon and for close range work carries four Medium Lasers. The weapons are rounded out with a Small Laser in the 'Mechs head. BV (1.0) = 1,190
- Phoenix Hawk IIC - The Phoenix Hawk was one of the 'Mechs taken with the SLDF when they left the Inner Sphere on thier Exodus. Over time the Phoenix Hawk was redesign as an assault 'Mech using Clan technology and was redisignated the Phoenix Hawk IIC. BV (1.0) = 1,996