Difference between revisions of "Wildkatze"
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| manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] | ||
| model = WKT-1S | | model = WKT-1S | ||
| − | | Class = | + | | Class = Medium |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Advanced) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Advanced) | ||
| production year = 3086 | | production year = 3086 | ||
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| mass = 45 Tons | | mass = 45 Tons | ||
| structural integrity = 8 | | structural integrity = 8 | ||
| − | | frame = Bowie 70 | + | | frame = [[Bowie 70]] |
| − | | power plant = [[ | + | | power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]] [[light fusion engine]] |
| Fuel = 4 tons | | Fuel = 4 tons | ||
| − | | armament = [[Binary Laser]] | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[Binary Laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[MML-5]]s | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] | ||
| communications system = [[Rander 250]] | | communications system = [[Rander 250]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Rander TA8]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Rander TA8]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,291<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5410/wildkatze-wkt-1s Battletech Master Unit List's BV2 for the WKT-1S.]</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'' p. 171, "Wilkatze" - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 86</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,291<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5410/wildkatze-wkt-1s Battletech Master Unit List's BV2 for the WKT-1S.]</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'' p. 171, "Wilkatze" - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 86</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First Deployed in [[3088]], the '''''Wildkatze''''' became the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s newest frontline | + | First Deployed in [[3088]], the '''''Wildkatze''''' became the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s newest frontline medium [[aerospace fighter]]. |
| − | The design was born due to need for a replacement to the [[Seydlitz]], which was lost due to [[Isle_of_Skye#Republic_of_the_Sphere|Isle of Skye]] and the [[Shipil Company]] being gifted to the formation of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. After being introduced into service, the ''Wildkatze'' was first deployed to border forces as an | + | The design was born due to need for a replacement to the [[Seydlitz]], which was lost due to [[Isle_of_Skye#Republic_of_the_Sphere|Isle of Skye]] and the [[Shipil Company]] being gifted to the formation of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. After being introduced into service, the ''Wildkatze'' was first deployed to border forces as an air & space superiority fighter. The fighter's first pilots were initially former ''Seydlitz'' pilots who found the craft comparable to their old rides.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Overview & Capacities info.</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed with the principles of acceleration and firepower, the ''Wildkatze'' was created to be able to counter the Commonwealth's contemporaries in the field of battle. Using a | + | Designed with the principles of acceleration and firepower, the ''Wildkatze'' was created to be able to counter the Commonwealth's contemporaries in the field of battle. Using a [[light fusion engine]], the craft is capable of high-speeds upward of six Gs. The engine's weight saving allows the ''Wildkatze'' to be fitted with considerable firepower, with its main weapon being a [[Defiance B33B]] [[Binary Laser]], which produces high heat but gives the ship considerable punch. Supporting weapons include a pair of [[Helga Series]] [[MML-5]] launchers, while a [[Defiance Model XII]] [[ER medium laser]] protects the ship's aft. |
| − | The ship employs | + | The ship employs nine tons of [[Bowie Glinting Blade]] [[reflective armor]], giving the ''Wildkatze''s hull considerable protection from incoming laser fire, but making it more vulnerable to autocannon and missile fire.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Weapons and capacities of the ''Wildkatze''.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;WKT-2S : This later version of the ''Wildkatze'' (first deployed in [[3090]]), is a high-performance variant. The variant drops the Binary Laser Cannon for a more conventional [[ER | + | *;WKT-2S : This later version of the ''Wildkatze'' (first deployed in [[3090]]), is a high-performance variant. The variant drops the [[Binary Laser Cannon]] for a more conventional [[ER large laser]]. The ship's main engine is swapped for an [[extralight fusion engine]], allowing more room for the additional improvement to its armor, fuel, weaponry and ammunition. These would include a third [[MML-5]] launcher and an [[Anti-Missile System]]. BV2=(?)<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5411/wildkatze-wkt-2s BattleTech Master Unit List's listing for WKT-2S variant & year of entering service.]</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Variant information.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:41, 5 August 2022
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| Wildkatze | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bowie Industries |
| Production Year | 3086[1] |
| Model | WKT-1S |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 Tons |
| Structural Integrity | 8 |
| Frame | Bowie 70 |
| Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 light fusion engine |
| Fuel | 4 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Rander 250 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Rander TA8 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| BV (2.0) | 1,291[2][3][4] |
Contents
Description
First Deployed in 3088, the Wildkatze became the Lyran Commonwealth's newest frontline medium aerospace fighter. The design was born due to need for a replacement to the Seydlitz, which was lost due to Isle of Skye and the Shipil Company being gifted to the formation of the Republic of the Sphere. After being introduced into service, the Wildkatze was first deployed to border forces as an air & space superiority fighter. The fighter's first pilots were initially former Seydlitz pilots who found the craft comparable to their old rides.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
Designed with the principles of acceleration and firepower, the Wildkatze was created to be able to counter the Commonwealth's contemporaries in the field of battle. Using a light fusion engine, the craft is capable of high-speeds upward of six Gs. The engine's weight saving allows the Wildkatze to be fitted with considerable firepower, with its main weapon being a Defiance B33B Binary Laser, which produces high heat but gives the ship considerable punch. Supporting weapons include a pair of Helga Series MML-5 launchers, while a Defiance Model XII ER medium laser protects the ship's aft.
The ship employs nine tons of Bowie Glinting Blade reflective armor, giving the Wildkatzes hull considerable protection from incoming laser fire, but making it more vulnerable to autocannon and missile fire.[6]
Variants
- WKT-2S
- This later version of the Wildkatze (first deployed in 3090), is a high-performance variant. The variant drops the Binary Laser Cannon for a more conventional ER large laser. The ship's main engine is swapped for an extralight fusion engine, allowing more room for the additional improvement to its armor, fuel, weaponry and ammunition. These would include a third MML-5 launcher and an Anti-Missile System. BV2=(?)[7][8]
Design Quirks
The Wildkatze is subject to the following Design Quirk:
Notes
As of this writing, there is currently no record sheet for the Wildkatze's variant.
Wildkatze is German and simply translates to Wild Cat.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Wildkatze
- ↑ Battletech Master Unit List's BV2 for the WKT-1S.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes p. 171, "Wilkatze" - BV2
- ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 86
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Overview & Capacities info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Weapons and capacities of the Wildkatze.
- ↑ BattleTech Master Unit List's listing for WKT-2S variant & year of entering service.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 170, "Wildkatze" - Variant information.