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[[Image:Cougar-XR.jpg|210px|right|thumb|Experimental Cougar-XR equipped with a partial wing system]]
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
First designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3061]] and entering production in [[3067]], the partial wing system offers increased jump capability comparable to the [[improved jump jet]] system, but also increases the rate of heat dissipation. Not to be confused with the [[Land-Air 'Mech]] concept, the partial wing is a fixed-wing system that allows a 'Mech to glide an additional 60 meters when using normal [[jump jet]]s. In addition, its large surface area allows a 'Mech to more efficiently radiate excess heat. The technology was later adapted for use in [[ProtoMechs]] by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] starting in [[3063]] and entering production by [[3070]].<ref name="TOp293">''Tactical Operations'', p. 293, "BattleMech/ProtoMech Partial Wing"</ref>
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First designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3061]] and entering production in [[3067]], the partial wing system offers increased jump capability comparable to the [[improved jump jet]] system, but also increases the rate of heat dissipation. Not to be confused with the [[Land-Air 'Mech]] concept, the partial wing is a fixed-wing system that allows a 'Mech to glide an additional 60 meters when using normal [[jump jet]]s. In addition, its large surface area allows a 'Mech to more efficiently radiate excess heat. The technology was later adapted for use in [[ProtoMechs]] by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] starting in [[3063]] and entering production by [[3070]].<ref name="TOp293">''Tactical Operations'', p. 293: "BattleMech/ProtoMech Partial Wing"</ref>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
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=== Game Notes ===
 
=== Game Notes ===
Designed for use with BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, and ProtoMechs. It cannot be used on Land Air 'Mechs{{cn}} or on Glider ProtoMechs.<ref name="IOexProto">''[[Interstellar Operations]], Expanded ProtoMech Construction Rules</ref> UltraHeavy ProtoMechs are assumed to use the same rules for mounting Partial Wings as Clan BattleMechs.<ref name="IOexProto/>
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Designed for use with BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, and ProtoMechs. It cannot be used on Land Air 'Mechs{{cn}} or on Glider ProtoMechs.<ref name="IOexProto">''Interstellar Operations'', pp. 100–102: Expanded ProtoMech Construction Rules</ref> Ultraheavy ProtoMechs are assumed to use the same rules for mounting Partial Wings as Clan BattleMechs.<ref name="IOexProto/>
  
 
In standard atmosphere, the Partial Wing adds +2 Jump MP, and an additional 3 heat dissipated per turn.
 
In standard atmosphere, the Partial Wing adds +2 Jump MP, and an additional 3 heat dissipated per turn.
  
The weight of the system (Clan Techbase) is 5% of the 'Mech's weight (7% for Inner Sphere, 20% for ProtoMechs<ref name="TOp292">Tactical Operations, Page 292</ref>) and rounded up to the nearest 0.5 ton. It occupies three critical spaces in each side torso for BattleMechs, and one weapon slot in the torso for ProtoMechs.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans'', p. 3, "Cougar-XR"</ref><ref name="TOp293"/>
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The weight of the system (Clan Techbase) is 5% of the 'Mech's weight (7% for Inner Sphere, 20% for ProtoMechs)<ref name="TOp292">''Tactical Operations'', p. 292</ref> and rounded up to the nearest 0.5 ton. It occupies three critical spaces in each side torso for BattleMechs, and one weapon slot in the torso for ProtoMechs.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans'', p. 3: "Cougar-XR"</ref><ref name="TOp293"/>
  
The Partial Wing is classified as experimental technology as of 3067.  However, by [[3085]] the technology was reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]. This allowed the technology to become more available for limited production.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes''. p. 206, "BattleMech & ProtoMech Partial Wings get reclassified as Advanced Technology"</ref>
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The Partial Wing is classified as experimental technology as of 3067.  However, by [[3085]] the technology was reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]. This allowed the technology to become more available for limited production.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes''. p. 206: "BattleMech & ProtoMech Partial Wings get reclassified as Advanced Technology"</ref>
 
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Revision as of 20:40, 18 August 2022

Experimental Cougar-XR equipped with a partial wing system

Description

First designed by Clan Jade Falcon in 3061 and entering production in 3067, the partial wing system offers increased jump capability comparable to the improved jump jet system, but also increases the rate of heat dissipation. Not to be confused with the Land-Air 'Mech concept, the partial wing is a fixed-wing system that allows a 'Mech to glide an additional 60 meters when using normal jump jets. In addition, its large surface area allows a 'Mech to more efficiently radiate excess heat. The technology was later adapted for use in ProtoMechs by Clan Blood Spirit starting in 3063 and entering production by 3070.[1]

Notes

Game Notes

Designed for use with BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, and ProtoMechs. It cannot be used on Land Air 'Mechs[citation needed] or on Glider ProtoMechs.[2] Ultraheavy ProtoMechs are assumed to use the same rules for mounting Partial Wings as Clan BattleMechs.[2]

In standard atmosphere, the Partial Wing adds +2 Jump MP, and an additional 3 heat dissipated per turn.

The weight of the system (Clan Techbase) is 5% of the 'Mech's weight (7% for Inner Sphere, 20% for ProtoMechs)[3] and rounded up to the nearest 0.5 ton. It occupies three critical spaces in each side torso for BattleMechs, and one weapon slot in the torso for ProtoMechs.[4][1]

The Partial Wing is classified as experimental technology as of 3067. However, by 3085 the technology was reclassified as Advanced Technology. This allowed the technology to become more available for limited production.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Tactical Operations, p. 293: "BattleMech/ProtoMech Partial Wing"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Interstellar Operations, pp. 100–102: Expanded ProtoMech Construction Rules
  3. Tactical Operations, p. 292
  4. Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans, p. 3: "Cougar-XR"
  5. Technical Readout: Prototypes. p. 206: "BattleMech & ProtoMech Partial Wings get reclassified as Advanced Technology"

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