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|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
| − | |chassis=Kallon Light Type 2AXQ | + | |chassis=[[Kallon Light Type 2AXQ]] |
| − | |armor=Kallon Light [[ferro-fibrous]] | + | |armor=[[Kallon Light]] [[ferro-fibrous]] |
|engine=[[Omni 175 XL]] | |engine=[[Omni 175 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] | |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] | ||
| − | |T&T=[[GuideRite | + | |T&T=[[GuideRite with Laser Coordination Link]] |
| − | |heat sinks=13 [[ | + | |heat sinks=13 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=86.4 | |speed=86.4 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *2x [[Medium | + | * 2x [[Medium pulse laser]]s |
| − | *1x [[Small | + | * 1x [[Small pulse laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | * 1x [[Medium laser]] |
|BV (1.0)=889<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 122-123, "Falcon Hawk Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 157</ref> | |BV (1.0)=889<ref name=TRO:3058U>''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>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 199</ref> | ||
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==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=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''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=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> |
==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 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]]. 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]]. 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> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
Revision as of 07:37, 19 August 2022
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| Falcon Hawk | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3057[2] |
| Model | FNHK-9K |
| 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 heat sinks |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 889[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,030[4] |
Contents
Description
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.[1][5]
Weapons and Equipment
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.[1][5]
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 medium pulse lasers. These have been replaced with an ER large laser, a standard large laser, and a medium laser. This weapons configuration provides the Falcon Hawk with a capable medium to long-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 900[6][7], BV (2.0) = 1,040[8]
- 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. BV (1.0) = 968[9], BV (2.0) = 1,116[10]
Design Quirks
The Falcon Hawk has the following Design Quirk:[11]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Habichtsfalke, which rather means Brown Falcon (and is falsely spelled, it should be Habichtfalke). The model code was accordingly changed to HBFK-9K.
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 122-123, "Falcon Hawk Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Falcon Hawk
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 157
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 199
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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.