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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the VTOL|other uses|Kestrel (disambiguation)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | name = Kestrel VTOL | name = Kestrel VTOL | manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/> | manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/> − | production year=3007 − | year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1769/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Type = VTOL | Type = VTOL + | introduced = [[3007]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Kestrel VTOL variants"</ref> | Cost = ??? | Cost = ??? | mass = 25 | mass = 25 − | armor = [[ProTech 4]] + | armor = ProTech 4 − | engine = [[160 ICE]] + | engine = 160 ICE | comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] | comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] − | T&T = [[Garret E2b]] − | heat sinks = 0 | speed = 194 | speed = 194 | Crew = 2 | Crew = 2 − | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] + | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s − | BV (1.0) = 76<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 64–65: "Kestrel VTOL Profile"</ref><ref name=RS:3058Up77>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 77</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 76<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"</ref> | BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> | BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Kestrel''' was designed in [[3007]] by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] for their special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the Kestrel spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the Kestrel is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/>+ Originally an old [[Clan]] design, the '''''Kestrel''''' was redesigned in [[3007]] by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] for their special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the ''Kestrel'' spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the ''Kestrel'' is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/> − For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the Kestrel in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few Kestrels in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several Kestrels to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> + For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the ''Kestrel'' in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few ''Kestrels'' in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several ''Kestrels'' to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − As a special operations transport, the Kestrel relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the Kestrel only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + As a special operations transport, the ''Kestrel'' relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the ''Kestrel'' only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Medevac : Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]] apparently replaces the weaponry with [[Paramedic Equipment]]. BV (1.0) = 19,<ref name=RS:3058Up78>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref> BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> + * Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]]<ref name=MUL/> apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> − *; Medium laser : A field variant introduced in [[3030]],<ref name=MUL/> this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[medium laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 269,<ref name=RS:3058Up77/> BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref> + * Medium Laser - A field variant introduced in [[3030]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref> − *;Small Laser : A field variant introduced [[3017]],<ref name=MUL/> this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 117,<ref name=RS:3058Up78/> BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref> + * Small Laser - A field variant introduced [[3017]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref> − *;SRM : A field variant introduced [[3042]],<ref name=MUL/> this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (1.0) = 149,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 79</ref> BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref> + * SRM - A field variant introduced [[3042]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref> − − *; Scout : Developed in the [[3030]]s, this variant was produced for the [[Seventh Kommando]] and [[Special Recon Group]]. By dropping the infantry bay completely, Blackwell engineers were able to find room for a [[VTOL Mast Mount]], a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]], and an extra ton of [[Communications Equipment]]. The largest change however, was to the engine, which received a [[VTOL Jet Booster]]. This allowed the Kestrel Scout to use bursts of speed reaching 260 km/h. Despite this, the Kestrel Scout was useless in any other role, and when the Special Recon Group was merged with the Dragoons' Home Guard, production halted.<ref name=XTRO:SWp11>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO:SWp11/> − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Turmfalke'''''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Kestrel_VTOL_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original ''Kestrel'' VTOL from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' − File:Kestrel VTOL.jpg|''Kestrel'' VTOL from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 57:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]''+ *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:VTOLs]] [[Category:VTOLs]] [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:German renamed units]] + [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
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| image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | | image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | ||
| name = Kestrel VTOL | | name = Kestrel VTOL | ||
| manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/> | | manufacturer = [[Blackwell Corporation]] <ref name=TRO3058U/> | ||
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| Type = VTOL | | Type = VTOL | ||
| + | | introduced = [[3007]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Kestrel VTOL variants"</ref> | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| mass = 25 | | mass = 25 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = ProTech 4 |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = 160 ICE |
| comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] | | comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] | ||
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| speed = 194 | | speed = 194 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] | + | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]]s |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 76<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | BV (1.0) = 76<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 155<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 27</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Originally an old [[Clan]] design, the '''''Kestrel''''' was redesigned in [[3007]] by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] for their special operations teams, particularly the [[Seventh Kommando]]. Lightly armed and armored, the ''Kestrel'' spent more on stealth than weapons and armor. In fact the heaviest armor, located on the front of the VTOL, can only survive a single [[Large Laser]] hit before it's gone. In addition, the oddly sized infantry bay doesn't allow a full platoon, but is too large for a squad. In the wrong hands, the ''Kestrel'' is nothing more than a target, but when used properly it is an excellent VTOL for special operations support.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | |
| − | For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the Kestrel in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few Kestrels in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several Kestrels to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | For many years, Wolf's Dragoons was the only known user of the ''Kestrel'' in the [[Inner Sphere]]. However, there have been enough combat losses that other powers have at least a few ''Kestrels'' in service. It also appears that the Dragoons sold several ''Kestrels'' to [[MI6]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | As a special operations transport, the Kestrel relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the Kestrel only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | As a special operations transport, the ''Kestrel'' relies on stealth and speed more than weaponry. To encourage this mindset, the ''Kestrel'' only mounts a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * Medevac - Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]]<ref name=MUL/> apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Medium Laser - A field variant introduced in [[3030]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[Medium Laser]], power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Small Laser - A field variant introduced [[3017]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with paired [[Small Laser]]s, power amplifier, and heat sinks. This dramatically reduces the cargo space available.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref> |
| − | * | + | * SRM - A field variant introduced [[3042]]<ref name=MUL/>, this version replaces the Machine Guns with a single [[SRM-2]] and a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058U/> BV (2.0) = 192<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 32</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:VTOLs]] | [[Category:VTOLs]] | ||
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]] |