Zugvogel

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ZC-0-01 Zugvogel
Production information
Manufacturer Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1]
Production Year 3086[2]
Use Multipurpose OmniVehicle
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) Fixed-Wing (Large)
Equipment Rating E/X-X-F/E
Cost 16,962,500 C-bills[2]
Introduced 3086
Technical specifications
Mass 200 tons
Structural Integrity 4
Safe Thrust 4
Max Thrust 6
Power Plant Fusion
Fuel (Type/Range) 369
Communications System Unspecified
Fire Control System Advanced
Armament Primary Configuration
Heat Sinks 0
Armor Heavy Industrial Armor
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 10
Crew 3 enlisted/non-rated
BV (2.0) 1,159[1]
1,211[2]

Description[edit]

Turning to OmniPod technology to meet myriad requirements of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces Quartermaster Corps, the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft can be configured for almost any support role.[1]

Relying on a large number of fixed-wing support craft to maintain the massive logistical supply train of the Lyran military, the LAAF/LCAF Quartermaster Corps utilized a considerable volume of Lockheed/CBM's King Karnov in a seemingly endless array of variants to meet numerous roles. Attempting to simplify and streamline its manufacturing lines in the manner of the Morgenstern OmniFighter's replacement of three aerospace fighters, Lockheed/CBM again turned to modular omni construction to develop a single design capable of meeting as many roles as possible.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

Built using an Edasich commercial-grade fusion engine, making it twenty-five percent faster than the King Karnov, the Zugvogel mounts eleven and half tons of military-grade armor, and carries advanced fire control and CASE as standard. Featuring a whopping seventy-one and half tons of pod space, the Zugvogel can be modified for nearly any mission an army could come up with.[1]

The Zugvogel's primary configuration is that of a heavily armed combat transport, carrying a forward facing pair of LRM-15s, two light AC/2s and a medium pulse laser, supported by a light Gauss rifle mounted aft. Reserving twenty-two and half tons for cargo space, five tons of LRM missiles, two tons of light AC ammo and one of light Gauss reloads complement four heat sinks.[1]

Alternate Configurations[edit]

  • Alternate Configuration C 
    A mobile repair based configuration, the Zugvogel C, is equipped with two mobile field repair bases, lift hoist and searchlight. A twenty-ton storage bay for parts and a twelve-ton infantry bay fill the remaining space. BV (2.0) = 518[1] or 570[5]
  • Alternate Configuration D 
    The so-called Raubvogel, the D configuration, is an aerial gunship intended to defend its fellow craft capable of frightening even the bravest aerojock, mounting twin Gauss rifles, a heavy PPC and rocket launcher 10 forward, with an Ultra AC/2 mounted aft. Seven tons of Gauss reloads, two of Ultra AC ammo and fifteen heat sinks give the D reasonable field endurance. BV (2.0) = 1,444[1] or 2,022[6]
  • Alternate Configuration E 
    This version carried four anti-missile systems, with two covering the nose and aft arc. It also carries a pair of MML-5s in the nose and a rotary AC/2 covers the aft arc. A Guardian ECM suite provides electronic warfare support. The RAC/2 covers the main exit hatch which opens onto a forty-eight ton infantry bay. BV (2.0) = 1,038[7] or 1,028[8]
  • Unnamed Alternate Configuration 
    The Republic of the Sphere put out a request to Lockheed-CBM for an OmniPod that could carry a full company of battle armor.[11]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 56–57: "Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Zugvogel
  3. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft A
  4. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft B
  5. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft C
  6. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft D
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 83
  8. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft E
  9. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 70
  10. MUL online data for the Zugvogel Omni Support Aircraft F
  11. Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 22: "Trireme Infantry Transport"

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