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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | | image = Kestrel VTOL.jpg|250px | ||
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| 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]] | | T&T = [[Garret E2b]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 0 | ||
| speed = 194 | | speed = 194 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] | + | | armament = 2x [[Machine Gun]] |
| − | | 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><ref name=RS:3058Up77>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 77</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/> | |
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/> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;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> | + | *;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> |
| − | *;Medium | + | *; 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> |
| − | *;Small Laser : A field variant introduced [[3017]]<ref name=MUL/> | + | *;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> |
| − | *;SRM : A field variant introduced [[3042]]<ref name=MUL/> | + | *;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 : 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 | + | *; 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== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following [[Design | + | The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO:SWp11/> |
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Turmfalke'''''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Kestrel_VTOL_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Kestrel VTOL | + | 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> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]'' | + | * ''[[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)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[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: | + | [[Category:German renamed units]] |
Latest revision as of 01:54, 17 January 2024
- This article is about the VTOL. For other uses, see Kestrel (disambiguation).
| |
| 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 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret E2b |
| Heat Sinks | 0 |
| Armament |
2x Machine Gun |
| BV (1.0) | 76[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 155[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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.[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]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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[edit]
- Medevac
- Glimpsed only once, this variant introduced in 3022 apparently replaces the weaponry with Paramedic Equipment. BV (1.0) = 19,[5] BV (2.0) = 126[6]
- 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 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.[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Kestrel Scout VTOL variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Turmfalke.
Gallery[edit]
Original Kestrel VTOL from Wolf's Dragoons
Kestrel VTOL from TRO:3058
References[edit]
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MUL online date for the Kestrel (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 27
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 29
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 30
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 79
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 32
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 11