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| Sturmvogel Maritime Patrol WiGE | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Nashan Diversified[1] |
| Use | Coastal Patrol Craft |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | WiGE (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | E/X-X-E-E |
| Introduced | 3063[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Cruise Speed | 86 km/h |
| Flank Speed | 129 km/h |
| Power Plant | Omni Generation 5.26 fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament |
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| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy Indi |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
| Crew | 5 (1 officer, 2 enlisted/non-rated, 2 gunners)[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 523[1] |
Description[edit]
The Sturmvogel, designed after the secession of the Lyran Alliance from the Federated Commonwealth, provided a Lyran alternative to the Fulmar and Cormorant. Nashan Diversified, initially intending to build a military gunship, produced a versatile coast guard and militia WiGE craft built for speed and modularity. Effective on any terrain, its well-publicized success during the Word of Blake siege of Tharkad made it a popular seller, spreading Sturmvogels to coast guards and militias across and beyond Lyran territory.[1]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
The Sturmvogel's fusion engine allows a maximum speed of over 120 km/h and an unlimited patrol range, preparing it for rapid interception of smugglers and pirates. Its standard configuration wields a rotary AC/2 and four mine dispensers for combat, while an onboard remote sensor dispenser is for search and rescue purposes. The craft's 3.5-ton cargo bay[3] generally carries rescue equipment, though it can be converted to carry a boarding team. Limited armor keeps the Sturmvogel off the front lines.[1]
Variants[edit]
- LB-10X
- The original variant removes the remote sensor dispenser, cargo hold, and one mine dispenser to replace the main gun with a heavier LB 10-X AC.[1][5]
- Gunship
- The original prototype military design from 3059,[6] abandoned for its excessively light armor, used a light Gauss rifle and three mine dispensers.[1][7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: Irregulars, pp. 4–5: "Sturmvogel Maritime Patrol WiGE"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Sturmvogel
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 61: "Sturmvogel Maritime Patrol WiGE"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 61: "Sturmvogel Maritime Patrol WiGE (LB-2X)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 62: "Sturmvogel Maritime Patrol WiGE (LB-10X)"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Sturmvogel Gunship WiGE
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 62: "Sturmvogel Maritime Gunship"