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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * Medevac | + | *;Medevac : Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in [[3022]] apparently replaces the weaponry with paramedic equipment. BV (1.0) = 19<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 126<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 29</ref> |
| − | * Medium Laser | + | *;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>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 77</ref>, BV (2.0) = 252<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 30</ref> |
| − | * Small Laser | + | *;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>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 78</ref>, BV (2.0) = 175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 31</ref> |
| − | * SRM | + | *;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> |
| − | * Scout | + | *;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 260km/h. Despite this, the Kestrel Scout was useless in any other role, and when the Special Recon Group was merged with the Dragoon's Home Guard, production halted.<ref name=XTRO:SWp11>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 18 October 2013
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| Kestrel VTOL | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackwell Corporation [1] |
| Production Year | 3007[2] |
| Mission | |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 |
| Armor | ProTech 4 |
| Engine | 160 ICE |
| Speed | 194 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Dalban StarLink Classic |
| Armament |
2x Machine Guns |
| BV (1.0) | 76[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 155[4] |
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.[1]
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.[1]
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 Guns.[1]
Variants
- Scout
- Developed in the 3030s, 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 260km/h. Despite this, the Kestrel Scout was useless in any other role, and when the Special Recon Group was merged with the Dragoon's Home Guard, production halted.[14]
Design Quirks
The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 64-65, "Kestrel VTOL Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 27
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 29
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedMUL - ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 30
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 79
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 32
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 11