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Revision as of 19:08, 5 September 2011

Whitworth
Whitworth
Production information
Manufacturer Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing,
Spillman Provincial Refit Facility
Model WTH-1
Class Medium
Cost 2,912,933 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Whitworth Type I
Armor Durallex Light
Engine LTV 160
Speed 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets Whitworth Jetlift
Armament
BV (1.0) 771
BV (2.0) 982[1]


Description

The Whitworth is something of an ugly duckling. It was originally produced in 2610 as a BattleMech that was meant to fill the weight gap between the lighter Wasp and the heavier Phoenix Hawk 'Mechs. The Whitworth, though, is slower than either of these designs by over 30 km/h. The Whitworth, however, has found a role that fits its long range weapons profile. With a top speed of only 64.8 km/h, the 'Mech's mobility is augmented with four Whitworth Jetlift jump jets. This extra mobility allows the Whitworth to gain the advantage of high ground against its enemies and rain down damage using its LRMs.[2]

Armament

The Whitworth carries as its primary weapons two Longbow LRM-10 launchers. These missile launchers allow the Whitworth to strike an enemy at long ranges with a moderate amount of missiles. While against heavier units it is somewhat effective, when used to provide LRM support to a recon lance, the Whitworth's LRMs can deter pursuit by other light units. For secondary weapons, the Whitworth has three Intek Medium Lasers that allow it to effectively defend itself from units of the same weight class and lighter at short ranges.[1][3]

Variants

  • WTH-1S - The 1S variant of the Whitworth is a variant that makes the 'Mech an incredible close combat machine. The two LRM-10 missile launchers have been replaced with two SRM-6 launchers and four additional heat sinks, allowing the MechWarrior better heat management capabilities. BV (1.0) = 753, BV (2.0) = 917[5]
  • WTH-2 - The WTH-2 Whitworth is a very basic upgrade of the original design. Two Medium Lasers have been removed from the 'Mech and replaced with Artemis IV fire control system for the LRM-10 launchers making it deadlier at long ranges in exchange for short range defense capabilities. BV (1.0) = 784, BV (2.0) = 936[6]
  • WTH-2A - This variant of the Whitworth upgrades the WTH-1S Whitworth. The chassis has been redesigned to use Endo Steel construction techniques and one of the Medium Lasers have been downgraded to a Small Laser. The SRM-6s were removed and the fourteen single heat sinks were upgraded to ten double heat sinks. The saved weight was used to add four Streak SRM-4 launchers, a C3 Slave Unit, and CASE to protect the 'Mech from ammunition explosions. BV (1.0) = 1037, BV (2.0) = 1,055[4]
  • WTH-3 - A variant produced with an eye towards making every machine combat-ready in the fires of the Jihad, the WTH-3 is mostly used with Capellan March forces. Also utilizing an Endo Steel chassis, the -3 mounts four LRM-5s and a C3 Slave. Four tons of ammunition allow it to utilize a variety of specialty munitions. The weight savings went into upgrading the jump jets to Improved Jump Jets that allow the -3 to leap up to 180 meters at a time. BV (2.0) = 861[4]
  • WTH-K - Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing is responsible for upgrading the -1 Whitworths owned by the Draconis Combine. The -K variant also utilizes Endo Steel and ten single heat sinks, though it mounts two MML-7s, while two ammo bins allow for some flexibility. The use of MMLs allows the MechWarrior to focus on either ranged support of close-quarters combat. Paired ER Medium Lasers provide close up defense while taxing heat dissipation capabilities. The inclusion of a C3 Slave allows the -K to share targeting telemetry. Five Improved Jump Jets enable the -K to jump up to 150 meters. BV (2.0) = 958[4]

Custom Variants

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 127
  2. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 126
  3. Introductory Record Sheets, p. 10
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 168
  5. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 109
  6. Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 45
  7. Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, pp. 3 & 16 - Experimental Whitworth from XTRO:Boondocks.

Bibliography