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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=FalconHawk.jpg | |image=FalconHawk.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Falcon Hawk | + | |name=''Falcon Hawk'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp102f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 102–103: "FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO3058Up122f --> |
|production year=3057 | |production year=3057 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1030/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1030/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |model=FNHK-9K | + | |model=FNHK-9K<ref name=TRCIp102f /> |
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 4,544,550 C- | + | |cost= 4,544,550 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] | ||
|mech type=Battlemech | |mech type=Battlemech | ||
| − | |feet= | + | |feet=biped |
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
| − | |chassis=Kallon Light Type 2AXQ | + | |chassis=[[Kallon Light Type 2AXQ]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Kallon Light | + | |armor=[[Kallon Light Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Omni 175 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Omni 175 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] | + | |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[GuideRite | + | |T&T=[[GuideRite with Laser Coordination Link]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=13 [[Double | + | |heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp102f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[small pulse laser]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[medium laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=889<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0)=889<ref name=TRO3058Up122f>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 122-123, "Falcon Hawk Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 157</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 199</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,030<ref name=TRCIp102f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 199</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Falcon Hawk''''' has what is probably the longest development time of any [['Mech]] in history. | + | The '''''Falcon Hawk''''' has what is probably the longest development time of any [['Mech]] in history. Originally engineered and designed in [[2794]], the rapid loss of technology during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] delayed its production until [[3057]], and even then only thanks to the recovery of a [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|memory core]] on [[Helm]] by the [[Gray Death Legion]]. The ''Falcon Hawk'' is powered by an [[Omni 175]] [[XL engine]] that provides a top speed of 86.4 km/h, making it relatively slow for its weight class. This is done so the ''Falcon Hawk'' could carry the weapons needed for its role as a long-range sniper. The 'Mech carries seven tons of armor to protect it from return fire, and while this is not a very thick hide, the ''Falcon Hawk'' can take advantage of cover and wooded terrain to make itself extremely hard target to hit at range while using its long range weapon to strike at targets on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3058Up122f/><ref name=TRO:3058P98>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 98, "Falcon Hawk"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Falcon Hawk'' is armed with a Fusigon Longtooth [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon | + | The ''Falcon Hawk'' is armed with a [[Fusigon Longtooth]] [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, which allows engage targets at up to 690 meters. For close range combat the 'Mech carries two [[Tronel XII]] [[medium pulse laser]]s and a [[Diverse Optics (Small pulse laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[small pulse laser]]. In the event that an enemy is able to circle into its rear arc, the ''Falcon Hawk'' is prepared with a [[Medium_laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]] to defend its rear armor.<ref name=TRO3058Up122f/><ref name=TRO:3058P98/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;FNHK-9K1A : The 9K1A variant of the ''Falcon Hawk'' reduces its long-range capabilities, but increases the raw firepower available. The [[ER PPC]] has been removed as well as the two [[ | + | *; FNHK-9K1A : The discontinued 9K1A variant of the ''Falcon Hawk'' reduces its long-range capabilities, but increases the raw firepower available. The [[ER PPC]] has been removed as well as the two [[medium pulse laser]]s. These have been replaced with an [[ER large laser]], a standard [[large laser]], and a [[medium laser]]; the original medium laser was retained.<ref name=TRCIp102f /> This weapons configuration provides the ''Falcon Hawk'' with a capable medium to long-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 900<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 158</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,040<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 200</ref> |
| − | *;FNHK-9K1B : A variant sold exclusively to the [[Word of Blake]], the 9K1B variant of the ''Falcon Hawk'' is a major upgrade of the design. The [[ER PPC]], both [[ | + | *; FNHK-9K1B : A variant sold exclusively to the [[Word of Blake]], the 9K1B variant of the ''Falcon Hawk'' is a major upgrade of the design. The [[ER PPC]], both [[medium pulse laser]]s, and the [[small pulse laser]] have all been removed, replaced with an [[ER large laser]] and a trio of [[ER medium laser]]s. The saved weight has been used to add a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator, a [[Beagle active probe]], and a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. This variant replaced the 9K1A in production.<ref name=TRCIp102f /> BV (1.0) = 968<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 159</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,116<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 201</ref> |
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| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Falcon Hawk'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Falcon Hawk Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Falcon Hawk Pilots]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was altered to '''Habichtsfalke''', which | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Habichtsfalke''''', which instead means ''Brown Falcon'', and is misspelled – it should be ''Habichtfalke''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''HBFK-9K'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falcon Hawk.jpg|FNKH-9K ''Falcon Hawk'' in motion | + | File:FalconHawk.jpg|Original ''Falcon Hawk'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mechwarrior Falcon Hawk.jpg|FNKH-9K ''Falcon Hawk'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:15, 29 February 2024
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| Falcon Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3057[2] |
| Model | FNHK-9K[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 4,544,550 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Kallon Light Type 2AXQ |
| Armor | Kallon Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Omni 175 XL |
| Communications System | Irian TelStar |
| Targeting Tracking System | GuideRite with Laser Coordination Link |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 889[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,030[1][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Falcon Hawk has what is probably the longest development time of any 'Mech in history. Originally engineered and designed in 2794, the rapid loss of technology during the Succession Wars delayed its production until 3057, and even then only thanks to the recovery of a Star League memory core on Helm by the Gray Death Legion. The Falcon Hawk is powered by an Omni 175 XL engine that provides a top speed of 86.4 km/h, making it relatively slow for its weight class. This is done so the Falcon Hawk could carry the weapons needed for its role as a long-range sniper. The 'Mech carries seven tons of armor to protect it from return fire, and while this is not a very thick hide, the Falcon Hawk can take advantage of cover and wooded terrain to make itself extremely hard target to hit at range while using its long range weapon to strike at targets on the battlefield.[3][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Falcon Hawk is armed with a Fusigon Longtooth ER PPC as its primary weapon, which allows engage targets at up to 690 meters. For close range combat the 'Mech carries two Tronel XII medium pulse lasers and a Diverse Optics small pulse laser. In the event that an enemy is able to circle into its rear arc, the Falcon Hawk is prepared with a Martell medium laser to defend its rear armor.[3][6]
Variants[edit]
- FNHK-9K1A
- The discontinued 9K1A variant of the Falcon Hawk reduces its long-range capabilities, but increases the raw firepower available. The ER PPC has been removed as well as the two medium pulse lasers. These have been replaced with an ER large laser, a standard large laser, and a medium laser; the original medium laser was retained.[1] This weapons configuration provides the Falcon Hawk with a capable medium to long-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 900[7][8], BV (2.0) = 1,040[9]
- FNHK-9K1B
- A variant sold exclusively to the Word of Blake, the 9K1B variant of the Falcon Hawk is a major upgrade of the design. The ER PPC, both medium pulse lasers, and the small pulse laser have all been removed, replaced with an ER large laser and a trio of ER medium lasers. The saved weight has been used to add a TAG laser designator, a Beagle active probe, and a Guardian ECM suite. This variant replaced the 9K1A in production.[1] BV (1.0) = 968[10], BV (2.0) = 1,116[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Falcon Hawk has the following Design Quirk:[12]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Habichtsfalke, which instead means Brown Falcon, and is misspelled – it should be Habichtfalke. The model code was accordingly changed to HBFK-9K.
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 102–103: "FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Falcon Hawk
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 122-123, "Falcon Hawk Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 157
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 199
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 98, "Falcon Hawk"
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 158
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 200
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 159
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 201
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Falcon Hawk Entry.