Sokuryou
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| Sokuryou | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Osaka Heavy Metrics[1] |
| Use | Reconnaissance
Artillery Spotter |
| Production Year | 3084[2] |
| Model | SKU-197[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,926,875 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | CERO V Frame[1] |
| Armor | Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate[1] |
| Engine | Nissan 150 fusion engine[1] |
| Communications System | Sipher Security Plus Advanced[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical with Beagle active probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 97[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 395[1][2] |
Description[edit]
The Sokuryou SurveyMech is a militarized IndustrialMech that was originally conceived in 3064. However, the design had languished for decades until the 3080s, when the Draconis Combine finally approved the design for production, with Osaka Heavy Metrics was one of many small firms that were awarded contracts to bolster the Combine's damaged military and industrial infrastructure. The Sokuryou is an IndustrialMech, and is designed as a modestly speedy and cost-effective 'Mech alternative to support frontline combat units. By 3085, the 'Mech was in production at two manufacturing plants on Philadelphia and Togura.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The 'Mech's primary missions were survey and recon, so to fulfill this it was given a Beagle active probe and one ton of communication equipment. For its secondary task as an artillery spotter, the vehicle has a TAG laser mounted in its right arm.[1]
The design features an ejection seat, which is not found on most IndustrialMechs. Its hull is protected by five and a half tons of Tybalt Blue heavy industrial armor, giving it similar protection to comparable light BattleMechs.[1]
Variants[edit]
- SKU-181
- The original civilian version of the Sokuryou, it was designed as a highly functional survey vehicle. It was to be equipped with a 100-rated ICE power plant, instead of later model's fusion engine and unlike its successor, the SKU-197, it boasts more powerful communication equipment and large fuel tank for additional range. This design only reached the prototype stages, as production of the 197 and 198 now take up all of Osaka's production capability.[1] BV(2.0) = 328[3][4]
- SKU-198
- This variant is designed as direct-combat vehicle and was developed in 3085,[5] unlike the 197. The design drops the communication equipment and TAG in exchange for two ER medium lasers. However, the design is noted for its weak armor and low speed.[1] BV (2.0) = 581[6][5]
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 1.17 1.18 Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, pp. 34–35: "SKU-197 Sokuryou SurveyMech"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Sokuryou
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 159
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-181 SurveyMech variant
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-198 SurveyMech variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 161