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The Ishtar features two heavy autocannons, the Type 9 [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can double its rate of fire and the Type KOV [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can switch between slug and cluster munitions. Mounting these two autocannons in the vehicle's turret gives them the maximum possible flexibility in acquiring targets. For long range it carries a Type XV "Crossbow" [[LRM-15]] that is augmented by an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] except when firing indirectly. Augmenting the Ishtar's firepower at medium range is a pair of Series 2b [[ER Medium Laser]]s. | The Ishtar features two heavy autocannons, the Type 9 [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can double its rate of fire and the Type KOV [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can switch between slug and cluster munitions. Mounting these two autocannons in the vehicle's turret gives them the maximum possible flexibility in acquiring targets. For long range it carries a Type XV "Crossbow" [[LRM-15]] that is augmented by an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] except when firing indirectly. Augmenting the Ishtar's firepower at medium range is a pair of Series 2b [[ER Medium Laser]]s. | ||
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| + | * Gauss - This is a Jihad era variant of the Ishtar, which concentrates is modification in replacement base-model's autocannons. The original's LB-X & Ultra autocannons are replaced by a [[Gauss Rifle]] and a [[HAG-20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] in the turret. Both weapons have been given 16 rounds each. The vehicle's AMS is also removed. BV (2.0) = 1,616<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 92 - Ishtar (Gauss) variant with stats & BV2.</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 62-63 | ||
| + | *''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', pp 91-92 | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 14:39, 10 May 2010
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| Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 2,961,817 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 |
| Armor | Compound E91 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 110 |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 5 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,128[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,404 |
Description
The Ishtar Heavy Fire Support Tank is less popular than smaller, more maneuverable combat vehicles, but its heavy firepower has made it a staple of heavy garrison units. Though the original design was faster, over the years the tank has become slower and better armored. It is only capable of moving up to 54 km/h, but it can rely on seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to keep it safe. The armor does little to protect the wheels from shrapnel, however, so it can quickly become immobilized. Something of an oddity on a vehicle, a "Goalkeeper" Anti-Missile System shoots down missiles before they can threaten, though it is only effective against incoming missiles from in front of the tank.
Armament
The Ishtar features two heavy autocannons, the Type 9 Ultra Autocannon/10 that can double its rate of fire and the Type KOV LB-X Autocannon/10 that can switch between slug and cluster munitions. Mounting these two autocannons in the vehicle's turret gives them the maximum possible flexibility in acquiring targets. For long range it carries a Type XV "Crossbow" LRM-15 that is augmented by an Artemis IV Fire Control System except when firing indirectly. Augmenting the Ishtar's firepower at medium range is a pair of Series 2b ER Medium Lasers.
Variants
- Gauss - This is a Jihad era variant of the Ishtar, which concentrates is modification in replacement base-model's autocannons. The original's LB-X & Ultra autocannons are replaced by a Gauss Rifle and a Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle in the turret. Both weapons have been given 16 rounds each. The vehicle's AMS is also removed. BV (2.0) = 1,616[2]
References
- Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 62-63
- Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, pp 91-92