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| name = Thunderbolt 5 | | name = Thunderbolt 5 | ||
| Type = Missile | | Type = Missile | ||
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] <br/> [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 347, "Thunderbolt Missile Launcher"</ref> |
| Year Availability = [[3072]] | | Year Availability = [[3072]] | ||
| Heat = 3 | | Heat = 3 | ||
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| Critical Slots = 1 | | Critical Slots = 1 | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = 12 | | Ammo Per Ton = 12 | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 50,000<ref>'' | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 50,000<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 410-411</ref> |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 50,000 | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 50,000 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| BV (2.0) = 64/13 for launcher<br>8 for ammo | | BV (2.0) = 64/13 for launcher<br>8 for ammo | ||
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''This article is about the missile weapon. For the BattleMech of the same name, see [[Thunderbolt]].'' | ''This article is about the missile weapon. For the BattleMech of the same name, see [[Thunderbolt]].'' | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First developed by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in the mid-3050s for the [[Solaris]] arenas, the '''Thunderbolt''' launcher is an offshoot of standard [[LRM]] technology. Instead of firing a group of five missiles, the Thunderbolt 5 launcher fires a single missile that inflicts as much damage as an [[Autocannon/5]]. This increased damage is made up for by the slightly reduced range and increases to the weapon's heat and weight. The Thunderbolt missile is also more vulnerable to [[ | + | First developed by the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in the mid-3050s for the [[Solaris]] arenas, the '''Thunderbolt''' launcher is an offshoot of standard [[LRM]] technology. Instead of firing a group of five missiles, the Thunderbolt 5 launcher fires a single missile that inflicts as much damage as an [[Autocannon/5]]. This increased damage is made up for by the slightly reduced range and increases to the weapon's heat and weight. The Thunderbolt missile is also more vulnerable to [[anti-missile system]]s. |
Thunderbolt missile launchers cannot use [[Artemis IV]] or [[Narc]] guidance systems, but operate like LRMs in every other way. | Thunderbolt missile launchers cannot use [[Artemis IV]] or [[Narc]] guidance systems, but operate like LRMs in every other way. | ||
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==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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| + | The Thunderbolt missile launcher series were based on the [[Thunderbolt Missile|weapon of the same name]] introduced in ''[[Unbound]]''. That weapon fired a single missile with the range and damage profile of an [[Autocannon/10]].<ref>''Unbound'', p. 70</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Missile Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Missile Weapons|Thunderbolt, 05]] |
Latest revision as of 07:05, 14 August 2022
| Thunderbolt 5 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Missile |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere Advanced Technology[1] |
| Year Availability | 3072 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 3 |
| Damage | 5 |
| Minimum Range | 5 |
| Short Range | 1-6 |
| Medium Range | 7-12 |
| Long Range | 13-18 |
| Tons | 3 |
| Critical Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 12 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 50,000[2] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 50,000 |
| BV (2.0) | 64/13 for launcher 8 for ammo |
This article is about the missile weapon. For the BattleMech of the same name, see Thunderbolt.
Description[edit]
First developed by the Federated Commonwealth in the mid-3050s for the Solaris arenas, the Thunderbolt launcher is an offshoot of standard LRM technology. Instead of firing a group of five missiles, the Thunderbolt 5 launcher fires a single missile that inflicts as much damage as an Autocannon/5. This increased damage is made up for by the slightly reduced range and increases to the weapon's heat and weight. The Thunderbolt missile is also more vulnerable to anti-missile systems.
Thunderbolt missile launchers cannot use Artemis IV or Narc guidance systems, but operate like LRMs in every other way.
Models[edit]
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Notes[edit]
The Thunderbolt missile launcher series were based on the weapon of the same name introduced in Unbound. That weapon fired a single missile with the range and damage profile of an Autocannon/10.[3]