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==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
 
* [[Demolisher II]] - A replacement for the Demolisher developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]].
 
* [[Demolisher II]] - A replacement for the Demolisher developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]].
* [[Zhukov|Zhukov heavy tank]]
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* [[Zhukov|Zhukov Heavy Tank]] - Aldis Industries' follow-up design that shares several elements of the Demolisher.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Revision as of 16:36, 19 May 2022

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Demolisher Heavy Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Aldis Industries
Production Year 2823[1]
Mission Close Range/Urban Combat
Type Tracked
Cost 2,151,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 80
Armor Durandal 160 Standard
Engine 240 GM Superload I.C.E.
Speed 54.0 km/h
Crew 6
Communications System Omicron 5000
Targeting Tracking System Omicron VII
Heat Sinks None
Armament
BV (1.0) 609
BV (2.0) 981[2]


Description

Tall, squat, and using four treads, the Demolisher has a well-earned, though sometimes exaggerated, reputation as one of the most deadly vehicles on the battlefield. Designed to counteract the increasing scarcity of 'Mechs during the Succession Wars and based on the increasingly rare old SLDF heavy tank of the same name[citation needed], the Demolisher became popular, especially on worlds where BattleMechs were not available.

Aldis designed the Demolisher to be able to destroy any 'Mech, which was what appealed to the customers. The initial run was well-received, with hundreds of Demolishers being bought by 'Mech-deficient planets.

Weapons and Equipment

The Demolisher is armed with two 185mm ChemJet Gun Autocannon/20s, which are enough to make any other unit, 'Mechs included, pause. The relatively short range of the guns means that maneuverable units with long-range weaponry can confound the Demolisher. It utilizes 10 tons of armor for protection, and the I.C.E. motor allows for a cruising speed 32.4 km/h. The tank also lacks any form of secondary weapons, which may be detrimental when the massive cannons run dry.

Variants

Some crews are known to remove armor and install small defensive weapons if the situation requires.

  • Devastator Heavy Tank 
    The third generation of the Demolisher, the DVE-5B Mark III, was found mainly among the defense forces of the richer planets in the Inner Sphere. It is powered by a Type 240 Fusion Engine and mounts some additional weapons: A Zippo Flamer in the turret, one Intek Small Laser in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted Holly SRM-6.[3] BV (2.0) = 1,029[4]
  • Arrow IV 
    This Advanced version of the Demolisher tank debuted during the FedCom Civil War. It replaces the AC/20's and some armor with a pair of Arrow IV missile launchers and seven tons of ammunition. For defense against close range attacks it mounts a pair of Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 676[5], BV (2.0) = 1,297[6]
  • Clan 
    Developed by the Clans in 3058, this variant carries twin LB 20-X ACs as its main armament and with 40 salvos can deliver a lot of damage to its enemies. Mounted coaxially with these huge autocannon are a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. Six Machine Guns scattered across the front and side arcs protect it from infantry. Like most Clan vehicles, the Clan Demolisher carries CASE to protect the ammunition bay. BV (1.0) = 1,184[7], BV (2.0) = 1,563[8]
  • Gauss 
    This 3053 version of the Demolisher swaps the AC/20's for twin Gauss Rifles with 4 tons of ammunition and a pair of Medium Lasers. It also adds some armor protection. BV (1.0) = 1,090 [9], BV (2.0) = 1,529[10]
  • MRM 
    Developed during the late Clan Invasion-era, this variant can launch almost one hundred missiles at an enemy thanks to its three MRM-30 launchers.Each launcher can count on 2 tons of ammunition. A C3 Slave allows it to take advantage of targeting data provided by other units. BV (1.0) = 1,006 [11], BV (2.0) = 1,242[12]

Related Designs

Notes

In German products the unit's proper name was translated to Zerstörer, which literally means Destroyer.

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Demolisher
  2. Record Sheets: 3039 unabridged - BV2 for original Demolisher Tank.
  3. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 86
  4. Record Sheets: 3039 p. 50 - Devastator Heavy Tank - Tank listing with BV2.
  5. Records Sheets: Upgrades p.21
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 171
  7. Records Sheets: Upgrades p. 22
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 172
  9. Records Sheets: Upgrades p.21
  10. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 173
  11. Records Sheets: Upgrades p.22
  12. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 174
  • Combat Operations, p. 120

Bibliography