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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = Saladin. | + | | image = Saladin TRO3026.jpg |
| name = Saladin Assault Hover Tank | | name = Saladin Assault Hover Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Scarborough Limited]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Scarborough Limited]]<ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 32–33: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 36–37: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 46–47: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| + | | production year=2942 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2780/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Raid/Defense | | Mission = Raid/Defense | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
| cost = 911,625 C-bills | | cost = 911,625 C-bills | ||
| mass = 35 tons | | mass = 35 tons | ||
| − | | armor = ProtecTech 4 | + | | armor = [[ProtecTech 4]] |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = [[ConLee 105 ICE]] |
| + | | comsys = [[Scarborough Talky-2]] | ||
| + | | T&T= [[Scarborough Assault-1]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = None | ||
| speed = 129.6 | | speed = 129.6 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1x [[AC/20|Autocannon/20]] |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 483 | + | | BV (1.0) = 483<ref name=TRO:3026R/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 596 | + | | BV (2.0) = 596<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | Built by the same company that made the [[Saracen]] and [[Scimitar]], the '''Saladin''' was [[Scarborough]]'s last medium hover tank. It is unlike its brothers in that the Saladin does not mount a turret, and its only weapon is a heavy, short-range [[AC/20]]. Since it's vastly different from the company's other hovercraft, buyers were quite skeptical about purchasing it; [[Scarborough]] had to offer incentives like free training and transportation. Soon it became as cheap as the [[Saracen]] and spread throughout the whole [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:3026/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3039/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | With a top speed of 130 km/h, and sporting a [[Scarborough Original 20]] [[Autocannon/20]], it is by far the fastest land vehicle to mount such a devastating weapon. Unlike other vehicles, which have turrets, the tactics for using the Saladin are different. They're best used to make passing runs like [[aerospace fighter]]s: rush toward the enemy, close in and fire, then continue past and turn back for another run. Therefore the armor layout is different - the majority of the Saladin's armor is located at the front, while the vehicle's sides and rear are left comparatively vulnerable.<ref name=TRO:3026/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3039/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *;Armor : This [[2960]] variant drops one ton of ammunition for an additional ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref> | ||
| − | + | *;LB-X : This [[3061]] variant of the Saladin replaces the AC/20 with an [[LB 20-X AC]]. Crews usually carry a ton of cluster rounds and two tons of solid slug rounds. BV (1.0) = 638 <ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p. 11 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 760<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 76</ref> | |
| − | == | + | *;Ultra : Another simple upgrade, this [[3064]] version uses an [[Ultra AC/20]] as its main weapon instead of the LB 20-X. BV (1.0) = 691 <ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p.11 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 760<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 77</ref> |
| − | + | *;Clan Cargo : During the [[Clan Invasion]], several Saladins were captured by the attacking Clans. The Clans saw no use for them in their military, so the Technician Caste removed the autocannons and replaced them with a large (17 ton) cargo bay and more armor protection. The Clans used these vehicles from [[3050]] to transport troops, parts, and ammunition to the front lines without worrying about being injured. BV (2.0) = 150<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 75</ref> | |
| − | + | *;Saladin Ifrit : This custom refit uses a fusion engine to provide a top speed of 140 km/h. It also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Vehicle Jump Jet]]s to provide a jump capability of 270 meters. This required the removal of the LB 20-X autocannon normally used; Instead the Saladin Ifrit uses a [[Snub Nose PPC]] paired with a [[Targeting Computer]] to inflict damage. Though the maximum damage inflicted per engagement has dropped, the increased speed, maneuverability and battlefield endurance has more than compensated. BV (2.0) = 955<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 7</ref> | |
| − | * LB-X | ||
| − | * | + | *;Saladin Mk II : The Saladin was later given a complete overhaul and entered service with the [[DCMS]] as the [[Saladin Mk II]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 11</ref> |
| − | + | ==Design Quirks== | |
| + | The Saladin Ifrit variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | ||
| + | * [[Hard to Pilot]] | ||
| + | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
| + | * [[Prototype]] | ||
| − | * Saladin | + | ==Notable Vehicles== |
| + | * The Saladin is featured prominently in the [[Draconis Combine]] [[holovid]] [[Azami Warriors IV]].<ref name=TRO3039-46>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 46: "Light Vehicles - Saladin Assault Hover Tank"</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Saladin TRO3026.jpg|Original Saladin from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' | |
| + | Saladin (Brotherhood of Randis) FMPeriphery.jpg|A Saladin in [[Brotherhood of Randis]] colors from ''[[Field Manual: Periphery|FM:Periphery]]'' | ||
| + | Saladin (CCG).jpg|Saladin in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:39, 20 March 2024
- This article is about the hovertank. For other uses, see Saladin (disambiguation).
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| Saladin Assault Hover Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Scarborough Limited[1][2][3] |
| Production Year | 2942[4] |
| Mission | Raid/Defense |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 911,625 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Armor | ProtecTech 4 |
| Engine | ConLee 105 ICE |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Scarborough Talky-2 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scarborough Assault-1 |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 483[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 596[3][5] |
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Description[edit]
Built by the same company that made the Saracen and Scimitar, the Saladin was Scarborough's last medium hover tank. It is unlike its brothers in that the Saladin does not mount a turret, and its only weapon is a heavy, short-range AC/20. Since it's vastly different from the company's other hovercraft, buyers were quite skeptical about purchasing it; Scarborough had to offer incentives like free training and transportation. Soon it became as cheap as the Saracen and spread throughout the whole Inner Sphere.[1][2][3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
With a top speed of 130 km/h, and sporting a Scarborough Original 20 Autocannon/20, it is by far the fastest land vehicle to mount such a devastating weapon. Unlike other vehicles, which have turrets, the tactics for using the Saladin are different. They're best used to make passing runs like aerospace fighters: rush toward the enemy, close in and fire, then continue past and turn back for another run. Therefore the armor layout is different - the majority of the Saladin's armor is located at the front, while the vehicle's sides and rear are left comparatively vulnerable.[1][2][3]
Variants[edit]
- LB-X
- This 3061 variant of the Saladin replaces the AC/20 with an LB 20-X AC. Crews usually carry a ton of cluster rounds and two tons of solid slug rounds. BV (1.0) = 638 [7], BV (2.0) = 760[8]
- Ultra
- Another simple upgrade, this 3064 version uses an Ultra AC/20 as its main weapon instead of the LB 20-X. BV (1.0) = 691 [9], BV (2.0) = 760[10]
- Clan Cargo
- During the Clan Invasion, several Saladins were captured by the attacking Clans. The Clans saw no use for them in their military, so the Technician Caste removed the autocannons and replaced them with a large (17 ton) cargo bay and more armor protection. The Clans used these vehicles from 3050 to transport troops, parts, and ammunition to the front lines without worrying about being injured. BV (2.0) = 150[11]
- Saladin Ifrit
- This custom refit uses a fusion engine to provide a top speed of 140 km/h. It also uses experimental Vehicle Jump Jets to provide a jump capability of 270 meters. This required the removal of the LB 20-X autocannon normally used; Instead the Saladin Ifrit uses a Snub Nose PPC paired with a Targeting Computer to inflict damage. Though the maximum damage inflicted per engagement has dropped, the increased speed, maneuverability and battlefield endurance has more than compensated. BV (2.0) = 955[12]
- Saladin Mk II
- The Saladin was later given a complete overhaul and entered service with the DCMS as the Saladin Mk II.[13]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Saladin Ifrit variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[12]
Notable Vehicles[edit]
- The Saladin is featured prominently in the Draconis Combine holovid Azami Warriors IV.[14]
Gallery[edit]
Original Saladin from TRO:3026
A Saladin in Brotherhood of Randis colors from FM:Periphery
Saladin in combat from CCG
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: 3026, pp. 32–33: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, pp. 36–37: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 46–47: "Saladin Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Saladin
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 81
- ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p. 11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 76
- ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p.11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 75
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery, p. 7
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 11
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 46: "Light Vehicles - Saladin Assault Hover Tank"