Falcon (Combat Vehicle)
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- This article is about the hovertank. For other uses, see Falcon (disambiguation).
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| Falcon Hover Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Quickscell Company[1] |
| Production Year | 3023[2] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance/ Fast Strike |
| Type | Hovercraft |
| Cost | 1,334,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Armor | ProtecTech Light |
| Engine | WorkHorse 215 with PowerChain ICE |
| Speed | 151.2 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Basix 200 |
| Targeting Tracking System | OptiSight-12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 691[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Built on the chassis of the LTV-4 Hover Tank and fitted with a more powerful engine, the Falcon was intended as a front-line combat hovertank while also boasting the capability to conduct reconnaissance and flank attack roles thanks to its speed, comparatively heavy armament, and durability. Utilized by planetary militias to defend against bandits, this hovertank was capable of outrunning enemy BattleMechs and destroying the motive systems of Combat Vehicles, crippling raid forces that rely on their speed.[1]
In an effort to reduce production costs, Quikscell decided to ship the Falcon un-assembled from its factory on Richvale, leaving assembly to the buyer. This led to militias and units frequently being unable make the vehicle combat-ready, lacking the necessary technical capability and knowledge to do so.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Falcon is equipped with a Defiance B3M medium Laser and two Holly SRM 6 Packs to conduct its flanking and anti-armor missions, incapacitating enemy combat vehicles and harassing enemy BattleMechs. Its five and a half tons of standard armor protect it from enemies it cannot outrun. The medium laser enables the hovertank to remain dangerous even after expending its one ton of SRM ammunition. It is also equipped with a Cargo Bay for light-weight courier missions and extended patrols, although its ICE Engine limits its range.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Buzzard Hover Tank
- A Jihad variant of the Falcon, the Buzzard replaces the ICE engine of the Falcon with a fuel cell, freeing weight for a Light PPC and a MML 7 Launcher with two tons of LRM and two tons of SRM ammunition, while still having superior mobility compared to the Hawk variant.[1] BV (2.0) = 780 [3]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Falcon variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[5]
Notes[edit]
- This vehicle was originally published in the first edition of the CityTech rulebook as the vehicle design example.[citation needed]
Gallery[edit]
Hawk Hover Tank variant from RG:ilClan vol. 27
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27, p. 8: "Hover Tank (Falcon)"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online entry for the Falcon Hover Tank
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Buzzard Hover Tank
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Hawk Hover Tank (LTV-4)
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27, p. 9: "Hover Tank (Falcon)"