Goshawk II
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| Goshawk II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha[1] |
| Production Year | 3086[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 9,640,470 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | GS-2E endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Raven Comp A[1] |
| Engine | 315-rated XL engine[1] |
| Communications System | SR Com 6 with ECM suite[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Type 13e with targeting computer[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double[1] |
| Speed | 118.8[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | SR Starlifter 45[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,849[1][2][3] |
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Description[edit]
The Goshawk II is a medium BattleMech built by Clan Snow Raven in the mid-3080s. Based on the heavier Vapor Eagle, also known as the Goshawk, it is produced on the Inner Sphere world of Dante. The Goshawk II was designed as a second-line BattleMech for use exclusively by the Ravens.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Goshawk II is built on a weight saving GS-2E endo steel chassis, which mounts a 315-rated XL engine that can push the mech up to 118.8 km/h. This high speed is enhanced with the inclusion of seven SR Starlifter 45 jump jets, allowing the 'Mech to leap up to 210 meters in a single leap. Additionally, the Goshawk II has been designed to deal with new threats from the Inner Sphere's improved electronics by fitting an ECM suite to help cut down an opponent's advantages. The 'Mech is protected by nine tons of Raven Comp A standard armor.[1]
The Goshawk II's only long range weapon is its Series 6b ER large laser mounted in the right arm. The rest of its weaponry is intended for close combat, where it employs a pair of Series 4c small pulse lasers in the left arm and torso, and six Series 3c micro pulse lasers spread between the left arm, right arm, and head. This weaponry is guided by a targeting computer, allowing the 'Mech to snipe at significant range. The heat level generated by the 'Mech is kept within limits by ten double heat sinks.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Goshawk II 2
- This Goshawk II variant, developed in 3086,[4] intended for anti-infantry work. It replaces the small pulse lasers mounted in the left arm and torso with two ER flamers. BV (2.0) = 1,767[5][4]
- Goshawk II 3
- This variant of the Goshawk II, developed also in 3086,[6] is intended for use in space. The design has its micro pulse lasers and ECM suite removed and its small pulse lasers upgraded to medium pulse lasers. The cockpit armor protection is enhanced for better pilot survivability in space.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,115[7][6]
- Goshawk II 4
- This Dark Age variant is produced by Clan Sea Fox. It carries an XXL engine and more weaponry, but is unpopular with pilots due to heat issues.[8]
- Goshawk II RISC
- Based on the Goshawk II 4, this experimental late Dark Age era refit-variant was created in 3136[9] by the Republic of the Sphere's Republic Institute of Strategic Combat in secret and was considered to be a failure. This variation of the Goshawk II features RISC's failed emergency coolant system; this experimental cooling system was designed to allow the variant to manage its heavy heat load. The majority of its heat issues comes from its 315-Rated XXL engine and weapon's payload, which consists of a single Streak LRM-10, plasma cannon, and an improved heavy large laser. The RISC variant also features seven and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, giving it reasonable resistance to enemy fire in combat, a top speed of 110 km/h, and uses several jump jets give it high mobility. BV(2.0) = 1,886[10][9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Goshawk II is subject to the following Design Quirks:[11]
The Goshawk II RISC variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[10][11]
Related Designs[edit]
- Goshawk/Vapor Eagle - The 55 ton design that the Goshawk II is based on.
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Goshawk II from TRO:3085
Goshawk II RISC from XTRO:Republic, Vol. 3
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 152–153: "Goshawk II"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Goshawk II
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 55
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Ghoshwk II 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 217
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Ghoshwk II 3 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 218
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223: "New Tech, New Upgrades - BattleMechs"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the Ghoshwk II (RISC) variant
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, pp. 6, 25, "Goshawk II RISC"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Goshawk II Entry