Hammerhead (BattleMech)
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| Hammerhead (BattleMech) | |
| Hammerhead | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Manufacturing Plant SFF-IT1[1] |
| Production Year | Late 3140s |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | Unspecified |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | SFAM Endo Steel |
| Armor | Double-Forged ZX20 Hardened |
| Engine | Firebox 270 XL |
| Communications System | Comset 1 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dtrac Suite 4 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 [20] |
| Speed | 86 kph km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,686<ref name=RecGilclanV5p4&14> |
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Description
The Hammerhead is a medium sized Clan BattleMech design as skirmisher by Clan Sea Fox. Designed to resemble a hammerhead shark, the Mech to be aggressive with it's opponents. It was created for both the Sea Foxes' Touaman and for sale to any willing Clan buyers.
Weapons and Equipment
Intended for close-in combat, the Hammerhead has 15 tons of Hardened Armor to help resist damage. Unlike most Clan Mechs, this one is intended allow for inexperienced pilots to survive their first engagements and learn from it's experiences.
Not heavily armed, the Mech's arsenal consist of medium & close range weapons featuring a Large Pulse Laser, while in closer ranges a Extended Range Medium Laser and Streak SRM-6 allows for handle a opponent once the Hammerhead closes into short range.
The Mech's features 270-Rated Extra Light Engine, which gives the mech enough power over come the weight of it's Hardened Armor.
Design Quirks
The Hammerhead has the following Design Quirks:
Notes
As of this writing, there is no entry into the Master Unit List for the Hammerhead.
References
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 5, p. 4,14