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| − | * F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the ''Cheetah-R'' strips the two [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314 | + | * F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the ''Cheetah-R'' strips the two [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single [[Small Laser]] can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314, BV (2.0) = 197 |
| − | * F-11-RR - Replacing the standard [[Fusion Engine]] with a GM 250-a [[XL Engine]], the upgraded ''Cheetah-R'' has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] in addition to a [[Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pg. 178</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', pg. 117</ref> BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = | + | * F-11-RR - Replacing the standard [[Fusion Engine]] with a GM 250-a [[XL Engine]], the upgraded ''Cheetah-R'' has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] in addition to a [[Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pg. 178</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', pg. 117</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 448 |
| − | * F-12-S - The ''Cheetah-S'' removes the [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an [[SRM-4]] pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 389 | + | * F-12-S - The ''Cheetah-S'' removes the [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an [[SRM-4]] pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 389, BV (2.0) = 299 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 28 March 2010
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| Cheetah | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Imstar Aerospace |
| Model | F-10 |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Frame | Imstar 10/f |
| Power Plant | GM 250-a |
| Fuel | 320 - 4 tons |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Lassitor-3QS |
| Tracking & Targeting System | IMB SYS 3600 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| BV (1.0) | 526 |
| BV (2.0) | 448 |
Description
A House Marik production of a Star League design, the Cheetah is a light support or reconnaissance ASF. With little armor, the Cheetah is designed to use speed to evade enemy defenses to complete a mission, but is at a serious disadvantage if faced with heavier aerospace fighters. The high thrust rating and speed comes at a cost of significantly high fuel consumption, limiting the Cheetah to a short range in the basic variant.
Armament
Well armed for a light aerospace fighter, the F-10 Cheetah has a Starflash I Small Laser in the nose and a Starflash II Medium Laser in each wing. The lasers give the Cheetah a heavy punch for supporting other fighters or ground troops.
Variants
- F-11-R - The reconnaissance version of the Cheetah-R strips the two Medium Lasers and adds fuel. This version is not intended to fight an enemy, as the single Small Laser can offer only token resistance. BV (1.0) = 314, BV (2.0) = 197
- F-11-RR - Replacing the standard Fusion Engine with a GM 250-a XL Engine, the upgraded Cheetah-R has 10 tons of fuel and mounts 2 Starflash Medium Lasers in addition to a Small Laser.[1][2] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 448
- F-12-S - The Cheetah-S removes the Medium Lasers and one ton of fuel, to be replaced by an SRM-4 pack and ammo. This variant is used as a defensive craft for installations or Dropships. BV (1.0) = 389, BV (2.0) = 299