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| Type = [[VTOL]]
 
| Type = [[VTOL]]
 
| cost = 1,282,000 C-bills
 
| cost = 1,282,000 C-bills
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
 
| mass = 30
 
| mass = 30
| armor = [[Airframe Pattern 2841 Ferro-Fibrous]]
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| armor = Airframe Pattern 2841 [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| engine = Fusion 100
 
| engine = Fusion 100
 
| comsys = [[Khan-series (Type 2)]]
 
| comsys = [[Khan-series (Type 2)]]
 
| T&T = [[Mark 11 IHADS]]
 
| T&T = [[Mark 11 IHADS]]
| heat sinks = 13 [[Heat Sink|single]]
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| heat sinks = 13
 
| speed = 130
 
| speed = 130
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
* 2x [[medium pulse laser]]
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*2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
* 1x [[ER medium laser]]
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*1x [[ER Medium Laser]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,224<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref><br>1,221<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 26</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,224<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref><br>1,221<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 26</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 720<ref name=TRO3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 67</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 720<ref name=TRO3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 67</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Anhur''' is based upon the [[Star League era]] [[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)|Cobra]] Transport VTOL. It was intended as a planetside means of hauling supplies brought by [[DropShip]] to frontline units. Though DropShips can and do perform this function, they are inefficient in an atmosphere and awkward in many of the situations which confront troops in a planetary environment. VTOLs like the Anhur offer a much more flexible means of delivering the goods. The machine can carry seven tons of supplies in its cargo bay.
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The '''Anhur''' Transport is based upon the [[Star League era]] [[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)|Cobra]] Transport VTOL, and was intended as an alternative to using [[DropShip]]s to ferry supplies to units on the front lines. Though DropShips are the standard method of moving cargo, they are inefficient and wholly impractical for use once a military unit has landed on a planet's surface. The Anhur uses its seven-ton cargo bay to carry these supplies; it can also be used to transport [[infantry]], though only a handful of [[Clans]] use it in this capacity. Three tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor provide respectable protection for a VTOL, though the vehicle's high speed serves as its primary defense.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 44-45, "Anhur VTOL Profile"</ref>
 
 
It can be used as an [[infantry]] assault transport, though few [[Clan]] units operate the machine in this capacity. Protected by three tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor, the Anhur is tough enough to get close to the fighting.  Even so, the vehicle must rely on its turn of speed for its primary defense.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 44-45, "Anhur VTOL Profile"</ref>
 
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Although the Anhur is not a combat design, it is equipped for self-defense with a trio of medium lasers. In a chin mount are paired a [[Series 2f]] [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[Kolibri Delta Series (MPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. A second pulse laser fires towards to the rear.  
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Though the Anhur is not meant to be in combat, it does have a trio of medium lasers with which to defend itself. A Series 2f [[ER Medium Laser]] and Kolibri Delta Series [[Medium Pulse Laser]] are mounted under the chin, while a second pulse laser fires from the rear of the transport. While this is not much of a threat to most [['Mech]]s, the lasers can serve to discourage light [[combat vehicle]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/>
 
 
This armament is meant to counter minor threats and clear contested landing zones.  It is not much use against [['Mech]]s or other heavy, frontline combat units.<ref name=TRO3060/> The Anhur's three tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor make it less fragile than most VTOLs, but it is best deployed well clear of heavy fighting.
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;Anhur Transport BA : This [[Jihad]]-era attack transport variant features a revised payload and armament configuration. The cargo bay is adapted to carry infantry, and enlarged to have a ten ton capacity. An [[ECM Suite]] is included to provide a measure of electronic cover. An [[ER Medium Laser]] and an [[AP Gauss Rifle]] are mounted firing forward, and a second pair faces to the rear. The two AP-Gs share a single ton of ammo, giving each twenty rounds. BV (2.0) = 647<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 68</ref>   
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*;Anhur Transport BA : A [[Jihad]] era variant, which completely revises the Anhur payload and weaponry. The vehicle's infantry bay is increated to 10 ton capacity. Now included as part of its protection, is an [[ECM Suite]]. Mounted in front and rear of the VTOL is an [[ER Medium Laser]] & [[AP Gauss Rifle]]. The AP-Gs have been given 40 shared rounds. BV (2.0) = 647<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 68</ref>   
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*;Anhur P-Stealth : Developed by two [[Dark Caste]] members for raiding the Clans, the Anhur P-Stealth is a unique VTOL that combines Inner Sphere and Clan technologies to deadly effect. Using [[Stealth Armor|Vehicle Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] from the Inner Sphere to increase protection, the Anhur P-Stealth trades the standard weaponry for two Clan-built LRM-15s and a single ton of ammunition. The cargo capacity of the Anhur P-Stealth is reduced to five and a half tons, but this is an acceptable trade for improved survivability against the Clans. BV (2.0) = 930.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 8, "Custom Profile"</ref>
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*;Anhur P-Stealth : Developed by two [[Dark Caste]] members for raiding the Clans, the Anhur P-Stealth is a unique VTOL that combines Inner Sphere and Clan technologies to deadly effect. Using [[Stealth Armor|Vehicle Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] from the Inner Sphere to increase protection, the Anhur P-Stealth trades the standard weaponry for two Clan-built LRM-15s and a ton of ammunition. The cargo capacity of the Anhur P-Stealth is reduced to five and a half tons, but this is an acceptable trade for improved survivability against the Clans. BV (2.0) = 930.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 8, "Custom Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Related Vehicles==
 
==Related Vehicles==
 
*[[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)|Cobra Transport VTOL]] - The Original [[SLDF]] VTOL Transport that the Anhur was based on.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 171, "Cobra Transport VTOL" - Anhur based on Cobra transports brought to Clan space by [[SLDF]].</ref>  
 
*[[Cobra (Combat Vehicle)|Cobra Transport VTOL]] - The Original [[SLDF]] VTOL Transport that the Anhur was based on.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 171, "Cobra Transport VTOL" - Anhur based on Cobra transports brought to Clan space by [[SLDF]].</ref>  
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Anhur.gif|Original ''Anhur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''

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