Phoenix Hawk L
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| Phoenix Hawk L | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cosby Myomer Research Firm |
| Production Year | 3116[1] |
| Model | PXH-11K |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,671,093 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Foundation CMRFa12 endo steel |
| Armor | Durallex Light with CASE |
| Engine | GM 210 XL |
| Communications System | Sipher CommCon SCU-4 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Matabushi Sentinel Insulated |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,564[2] 1,563[3] |
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Description
The Phoenix Hawk L is a light BattleMech, produced originally for the Draconis Combine at the dawn of the 32nd century. It was modeled to resemble Crosby's old and remodeled Phoenix Hawk, which they had first produced in the 3060s, and was their BattleMechs Research Firm's bid to offer a replacement to the venerable Panther after the Second Combine-Dominion War. Alternately known as the Fenikkusu Taka, the Phoenix Hawk L retains the movement profile of its heavy predecessor.
The Phoenix Hawk L's qualities would be popular with recon and fast combined-arms units.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The 'Mech's most prominent weapon is the Matabushi Stunner TSEMP Cannon, which enable it to potentially disable an opponent. The cannon is backed up by a Shigunga 3-Tube MML-3 and a single Victory 23E ER medium laser, and to fulfill its infantry support role, the 'Mech carries three Sperry Browning heavy machine guns.
The Phoenix Hawk L is powered by a GM 210-rated extralight fusion engine, which gives it enough speed to keep up with most combat vehicles. The 'Mech's hull is protected by six and a half tons of standard armor and standard CASE is protects ammunition stored in the left torso. Like the Phoenix Hawk L's Civil War-era predecessor, the 'Mech uses a Full-Head Ejection System for the safety of the pilot.[5]
Variants
- PXH-11K2
- A heavily armed version of the PXH-11K, this variant was produced during the Combine's invasion of the Federated Suns in the 3140s. The 'Mech has its right arm-mounted TSEMP Cannon swapped out for a snub-nose PPC with a PPC capacitor. While it does retain the MML-3, the 'Mech's heavy machine guns are dropped in favor of adding a second ER medium laser in the right arm.[6] BV (2.0)= 1,233[7]
Design Quirks
The Phoenix Hawk L has the following Design Quirks:
Related BattleMechs
- Phoenix Hawk - First introduced by the Terran Hegemony in 2568 the 45-ton Phoenix Hawk is one of the most well known BattleMechs in the Inner Sphere.
- Phoenix Hawk IIC - Clan-produced 80-ton upgrade of the venerable Phoenix Hawk.
- Phoenix Hawk LAM - Land-Air 'Mech version of the original Phoenix Hawk, which can transform from 'Mech to aerospace fighter.
- Bakeneko - Based off of the Phoenix Hawk 3K chassis, this 55-ton Clan-tech design is produced by Clan Nova Cat and the Draconis Combine.[8]
Notable Pilots
Notes
- The Phoenix Hawk L was originally created by WizKids for their MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game, and was known as the "Phoenix Hawk I".
References
- ↑ online date for the Phoenix Hawk L
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp. 31, 80 - BV2
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 135
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 30 - Background
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp. 30-31, 80 - Stats
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp. 30, 81 - Stats
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 136
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 106