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- This article is about the 35-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Nighthawk (disambiguation).
| Night Hawk | |
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| Production Information | |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mountain Wolf BattleMechs[1] |
| Production Year | 2656[2] |
| Model | NTK-2Q[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,126,625 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Telestar Model 6LQ |
| Armor | ProtecTech Light |
| Engine | GM 210 XL |
| Comms | TharHes Kr-A P/comm |
| TTS | RCA Instatrac Mk X |
| Heat Sinks | 12 double |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| B.V. (1.0) | 863[3][4] |
| B.V. (2.0) | 997[1][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Night Hawk was designed as a fast reaction BattleMech for hunting down Periphery raiders that had managed to penetrate the front lines. Mountain Wolf BattleMechs submitted their proposal for the Night Hawk, their first BattleMech, to the Star League Defense Force in 2655, and after many months of trials, the 'Mech was put into full production in 2656. Production continued for almost 300 years until 2945, when the factory producing the Night Hawk was destroyed and did not see production again until 3055.[3][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Night Hawk is an impressive light 'Mech on the modern battlefield, with a top speed of 97.2 km/h that is provided by a GM 210 XL extralight engine. For protection from enemy fire, the Night Hawk has seven tons of ProtecTech Light armor which can defend it from fire from most other light 'Mechs. Finally, to dissipate the vast amount of heat from its all energy weapons arsenal, the Night Hawk uses 12 double heat sinks.[3][6]
The Night Hawk carries an all energy weapons arsenal to allow it to operate in independent, long-term operations. The primary long range weapon on the Night Hawk is a Maxwell ER large laser that is backed up by a Defiance B3L large laser. Finally, for close range combat, the Night Hawk has a Defiance P5M medium pulse laser.[3][6]
Variants[edit]
- NTK-2Q-EC
- A prototype ER medium laser is installed in the left arm and an extra half ton of armor protects its Golden Century Clan Smoke Jaguar pilots. (Note: EC is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)[7] BV (2.0) = 1,041[8]
- NTK-2S
- This variant removes a heat sink and the medium pulse laser to make room for a Guardian ECM suite and Beagle active probe, turning the Night Hawk into a scout 'Mech.[1] BV (1.0) = 918,[11] BV (2.0) = 1,017[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Night Hawk has the following Design Quirk:[13]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Nachtfalke. The model code was accordingly changed to NTF-2Q.[citation needed]
Gallery[edit]
Original Night Hawk from TRO:3058
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 38–39: "NTK-2Q Night Hawk"
- ↑ according to Technical Readout: 3058, p. 100: The SLDF's initial order for the Night Hawk was in 2566, probably a typo given the SLDF did not exist until 2571
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 204–205: "Night Hawk Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 160
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 225
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 100: "Night Hawk"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 73
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 144
- ↑ Master Unit List - NTK-2P
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 226
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Night Hawk Entry