MechBuster

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MechBuster
Production information
Manufacturer Wakazashi Enterprises (former), Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises
Equipment Rating
Use CAS
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost
Introduced 3023
Technical specifications
Mass 50 tons
Engine (Type) Shinobi 250 Turbine
Fuel 320
Armament 1x AC/20
Armor 3 tons
Crew 1
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) 417




Description

House Kurita needed to reinforce it's dwindling AeroSpace assets near the end of the Third Succession War, and as a stopgap measure created the MechBuster conventional fighter. The MechBuster was a long way from a stellar success, with it's limited bomb load, very limited fuel, and no VTOL capability. The assembly line where MechBusters were built has been converted to making Shilone AeroSpace fighters, putting an end to the craft's short career.

Armament

The one asset to the MechBuster is the Zeus Autocannon/20, which can take most light and medium 'Mechs out with one well placed shot. The asset is also a drawback, as the sheer weight of the Autocannon and ammunition makes the fighter slower and stops the addition of VTOL capability.

Cargo

Ten external hardpoints.

Variants

  • B - Replaces the Zeus Autocannon with four SRM-6 packs and extra fuel.
  • C - Again takes out the Autocannon, but adds three Medium Lasers, heatsinks, and extra fuel.

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