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| − | | image = [[File: | + | | image = [[File:Měngqín TRO3085.png|191px]] |
| − | | name = Měngqín | + | | name = ''Měngqín'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | + | | manufacturer = [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Detroit Consolidated Aerospace]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 118-119, "MNG-8L Měngqín"</ref> | ||
| production year = 3081 | | production year = 3081 | ||
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4620/mengqin-mng-8l/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4620/mengqin-mng-8l/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| model = MNG-8L | | model = MNG-8L | ||
| − | | Class = Heavy | + | | Class = Heavy aerospace fighter |
| Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/> | | Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
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| mass = 95 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | mass = 95 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| structural integrity = 9<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | structural integrity = 9<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| frame = [[Owens L118A7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | frame = [[Owens L118A7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| power plant = [[Pitban 285]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | power plant = [[Pitban 285]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| + | | armor = [[Detroit Ferro-Aluminum Special]] | ||
| Fuel = 400<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | Fuel = 400<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | 2x [[Plasma | + | * 2x [[Plasma rifle]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> |
| − | 3x [[SRM-6]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> | + | * 3x [[SRM-6]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> |
| − | 2x [[LRM-15]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> | + | * 2x [[LRM-15]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> |
| − | 6x [[ER | + | * 6x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><br> |
| − | 1x [[Small | + | * 1x [[Small pulse laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
| communications system = [[Ceres MaserCom B-33]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | communications system = [[Ceres MaserCom B-33]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Brightstar Model III]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | | tracking & targeting system = [[Brightstar Model III]]<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 17 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 17 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
| BV (2.0) = 2,301<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 176</ref><br>2,298<ref name="MUL1"/> | | BV (2.0) = 2,301<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 176</ref><br>2,298<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Despite its troubled birth, the '''''Měngqín''''' is a relatively successful heavy-weight [[ | + | Despite its troubled birth, the '''''Měngqín''''' is a relatively successful heavy-weight [[aerospace fighter]] produced by the [[Capellan Confederation]] and [[Magistracy of Canopus]].<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
| − | While benefiting from heavy [[DropShip]] sales after the conclusion of the [[Jihad]], Rashpur-Owens Incorporated of [[Capella]] revived its pre-Jihad interest in expanding into | + | While benefiting from heavy [[DropShip]] sales after the conclusion of the [[Jihad]], [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]] of [[Capella]] revived its pre-Jihad interest in expanding into aerospace fighter manufacture in an attempt to diversify its product lines and maintain a strong financial footing. Incorrectly assuming its experience in assault DropShips would assist it in developing a new fighter, a seemingly endless number of R&D delays and problematic subcomponent negotiations culminated in lackluster interest, save for the Magistracy which successfully secured the rights to produce the design on [[Detroit]]. The finished result would finally overcome these problems, the positively received fighter saw heavy service in the [[CCAF]], [[MAF]] and a number of [[mercenary unit]]s.<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
| − | Intended as a cost-effective design, the ''Měngqín'' uses a standard Pitban 285 [[ | + | Intended as a cost-effective design, the ''Měngqín'' uses a standard [[Pitban 285]] [[fusion engine]] clad in a respectable 14.5 tons of [[Detroit]] [[ferro-aluminum]] special armor. Five tons of fuel give the fighter average battlefield endurance at best, but more than adequate given the design's role and small ammunition supplies.<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | Featuring a mixed rather than focused weapons array, the ''Měngqín'' features two Ceres Arms Crusher [[ | + | Featuring a mixed rather than focused weapons array, the ''Měngqín'' features two [[Ceres Arms Crusher]] [[plasma rifle]]s and a [[Sian/Ceres Cougar]] [[SRM-6]] in its nose, supported by another SRM-6 rack, two [[Ceres Arms (ERML)|Ceres Arms]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Delta Dart]] [[LRM-15]] in each wing. Its armament rounded out by a rear facing pair of [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] ER medium lasers and a [[Magna 200P]] [[small pulse laser]]. |
| + | |||
| + | The ''Měngqín'' does not reward pilots who do not take careful consideration of its abilities, as a frontal [[Alpha strike (Tactic)|Alpha Strike]] exceeds the ability of its 17 [[double heat sink]]s to dissipate the heavy heat, while its two tons of plasma reloads, two tons of SRM missiles and three of LRM munitions barely meets what most observers consider the minimum required for its weight.<ref name="TRO:3085p118+"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | There are no known ''Měngqín'' variants. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes| | + | |
| − | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes| | + | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Mengqin]] |
| − | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Aerospace Fighters]] | + | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes|Mengqin]] |
| + | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Aerospace Fighters|Mengqin]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, 14 April 2023
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| Měngqín | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Rashpur-Owens Incorporated[1]
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| Production Year | 3081[2] |
| Model | MNG-8L |
| Class | Heavy aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Cost | N/A[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 9[1] |
| Frame | Owens L118A7[1] |
| Power Plant | Pitban 285[1] |
| Armor | Detroit Ferro-Aluminum Special |
| Fuel | 400[1] |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Ceres MaserCom B-33[1] |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Brightstar Model III[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 17 double heat sinks[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,301[1][3] 2,298[2] |
Description[edit]
Despite its troubled birth, the Měngqín is a relatively successful heavy-weight aerospace fighter produced by the Capellan Confederation and Magistracy of Canopus.[1]
While benefiting from heavy DropShip sales after the conclusion of the Jihad, Rashpur-Owens Incorporated of Capella revived its pre-Jihad interest in expanding into aerospace fighter manufacture in an attempt to diversify its product lines and maintain a strong financial footing. Incorrectly assuming its experience in assault DropShips would assist it in developing a new fighter, a seemingly endless number of R&D delays and problematic subcomponent negotiations culminated in lackluster interest, save for the Magistracy which successfully secured the rights to produce the design on Detroit. The finished result would finally overcome these problems, the positively received fighter saw heavy service in the CCAF, MAF and a number of mercenary units.[1]
Intended as a cost-effective design, the Měngqín uses a standard Pitban 285 fusion engine clad in a respectable 14.5 tons of Detroit ferro-aluminum special armor. Five tons of fuel give the fighter average battlefield endurance at best, but more than adequate given the design's role and small ammunition supplies.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Featuring a mixed rather than focused weapons array, the Měngqín features two Ceres Arms Crusher plasma rifles and a Sian/Ceres Cougar SRM-6 in its nose, supported by another SRM-6 rack, two Ceres Arms ER medium lasers and a Delta Dart LRM-15 in each wing. Its armament rounded out by a rear facing pair of Diverse Optics Type 2 ER medium lasers and a Magna 200P small pulse laser.
The Měngqín does not reward pilots who do not take careful consideration of its abilities, as a frontal Alpha Strike exceeds the ability of its 17 double heat sinks to dissipate the heavy heat, while its two tons of plasma reloads, two tons of SRM missiles and three of LRM munitions barely meets what most observers consider the minimum required for its weight.[1]
Variants[edit]
There are no known Měngqín variants.