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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * '''Gladius Medium Hover Tank Mk II -''' A [[Jihad|Jihad era]] variant of the Gladius, the Mark II is revamp of the hover tanks firepower. The original's single weapon is replaced with array of weaponry. Its principle long range weapons include a four [[Rocket Launcher 15]], which are mounted in pairs in front and the rear. A [[Light AC/5|Class 5 Light Autocannon]] replaces the original's Class 10 gun in front. Additional Anti-infantry weapons have been added in form of four [[Machine Guns]] mounted a [[Machine Gun Array]]. The Tank has been given 2 tons of Light Autocannon ammunition, while Machine Guns have half-ton. BV (2.0) = 613<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 38 - Gladius Mk II - New variant/revamp of the original Gladius including its BV2.</ref> | + | * '''Gladius Medium Hover Tank Mk II -''' A [[Jihad|Jihad era]] variant of the Gladius, the Mark II is revamp of the hover tanks firepower. The original's single weapon is replaced with array of weaponry. Its principle long range weapons include a four [[Rocket Launcher 15]], which are mounted in pairs in front and the rear. A [[Light AC/5|Class 5 Light Autocannon]] replaces the original's Class 10 gun in front. Additional Anti-infantry weapons have been added in form of four [[Machine Guns]] mounted a [[Machine Gun Array]]. The Tank has been given 2 tons of Light Autocannon ammunition, while Machine Guns have half-ton. BV (2.0) = 613<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 38 - Gladius Mk II - New variant/revamp of the original Gladius including its BV2.</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 20-21 | *''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 20-21 | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 08:56, 22 June 2010
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| Gladius Medium Hover Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Marian Arms Incorporated |
| Mission | Dragoon |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 915,600 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 |
| Armor | Marian Arms Standard |
| Engine | Omni 145 ICE |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 378[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 586[2] |
Description
Commissioned in 3042 by Imperator Marius O'Reilly, the Gladius Medium Hover Tank is a fast and simple combat vehicle. The Gladius is produced entirely on Alphard, with the exception of its single gun. The rugged design is heavily armored for a tank its size, mounting six tons of armor. The simple Internal Combustion Engine is cheap to produce and easy to repair and maintain. Following the ascension of Protector Jeffrey Calderon, ties between the Marian Hegemony and Taurian Concordat were cut, resulting in the cessation of production.
Armament
The only weapon the Gladius mounts is a Pontiac 50 Autocannon/10 that is imported from the Taurian Concordat and two tons of ammunition. The main deficiency of this hovertank is its lack of a turret. Since the crew of a Gladius can only fire forward, they are unable to deter pursuit and are especially susceptible to being flanked. With the tank's speed it is likely to flank rather than be flanked, but it is a risk the crew must be aware of.
Variants
- Gladius Medium Hover Tank Mk II - A Jihad era variant of the Gladius, the Mark II is revamp of the hover tanks firepower. The original's single weapon is replaced with array of weaponry. Its principle long range weapons include a four Rocket Launcher 15, which are mounted in pairs in front and the rear. A Class 5 Light Autocannon replaces the original's Class 10 gun in front. Additional Anti-infantry weapons have been added in form of four Machine Guns mounted a Machine Gun Array. The Tank has been given 2 tons of Light Autocannon ammunition, while Machine Guns have half-ton. BV (2.0) = 613[3]
References
- Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 20-21