Quickdraw

Quickdraw
Quickdraw
Production information
Manufacturer Technicron Manufacturing
Model QKD-4G
Class Heavy
Cost 5,514,560 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 60 tons
Chassis Technicron Type E
Armor Riese-475
Engine VOX 300
Speed 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets Chilton 460
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,012
BV (2.0) 1,192


Description

The Quickdraw was originally built in 2779 as a competitor to the Rifleman BattleMech. In this respect, the model was unsuccessful. However, because of its excellent mobility, with a ground speed of 86.4 km/h and its jumping distance of one hundred and fifty meters, as well as its mostly short range weapons assortment, the Quickdraw is a powerful close combat 'Mech. It has one major flaw though: its light armor protection. With armor on par with most mid-grade medium 'Mechs, the Quickdraw is barely capable of standing up to heavier 'Mechs.

Armament

The only long-range weapon carried onboard the Quickdraw is a Delta Dart LRM-10 launcher, giving the 'Mech some long range damage capabilities. For close range combat, the Quickdraw carries four Omicron 4000 Medium Lasers, two of which are rear-mounted and the other two (in the arms) giving it respectable close range firepower. Additionally, to capitalize on any weak points in an enemy's armor, the Quickdraw carries a Hovertec Quad SRM-4 launcher.[1]

Variants

  • QKD-C - The C is a modified version of the 5K Quickdraw. The 'Mech has had a Medium Laser removed and replaced with a C3 slave unit, to allow it to work in C3 lances. BV (1.0) = 1,124, BV (2.0) = 1,225
  • QKD-4H - In an attempt to bring more direct firepower to the 'Mech, the 4H moves the SRM-4 launcher into the rear arc and moves the two rear-facing Medium Lasers into forward firing mounts. Otherwise, the 4H is identical to the 4G model. BV (1.0) = 1,006, BV (2.0) = 1,242
  • QKD-5A - The 5A makes the Quickdraw a more effective close combat 'Mech. The LRM-10 launcher has been removed and in its place two more forward-firing Medium Lasers have been added, as well as extra heat sinks to help compensate for the increased heat load. BV (1.0) = 1,070, BV (2.0) = 1,196
  • QKD-5K - The 5K Quickdraw is upgraded using Star League technology. The 'Mech carries the same weaponry as the 5A model. The heat sinks have been upgraded to double heat sinks and the armor carried is Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving the 5K superior armor protection to the 5A model, with no added weight. BV (1.0) = 1,170, BV (2.0) = 1,265
  • QKD-5M - Another basic upgrade of the Quickdraw utilizing Star League technology, the 5M replaces the SRM-4 launcher with a one-shot Hovertec SRM-4 Launcher. The armor has been upgraded to Kallon FWL Special Ferro-Fibrous and the 'Mech uses double heat sinks for better heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech has also had CASE added to protect against ammunition explosions. BV (1.0) = 1,142, BV (2.0) = 1,237
  • QKD-8K - The 8K variant of the Quickdraw brings it up to 3067 weapons standards. The 'Mech is built using an Endo Steel chassis and is armored with eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The 'Mech's engine has also been upgraded to an extralight, allowing the same ground speed with less weight. Finally, the 'Mech's arsenal has been stripped and upgraded. The 8K Quickdraw has four forward mounted ER Medium Lasers and also carries an MRM-30 launcher, as a compromise between the LRMs and SRMs of past models. BV (1.0) = 1,138, BV (2.0) = 1,474
  • QKD-8X -- This experimental version mounts stealth armor. The cockpit has been moved down into the torso, and a turret-mounted PPC has been installed in the head. It is designed to use a hand-held weapon, and has also been equipped with a lift hoist, which can carry such a weapon when not in its normal use. BV 2.0 = 1612 [2]

Gallery

  • QKD-5M Quickdraw

  • Quickdraw.jpg

    QKD-4D Quickdraw

Notes

  • In the German edition of BattleTech, the QKD Quickdraw was renamed/translated PLD Paladin. This should not be confused with the Solaris VII 'Mech, PAL Paladin.

References

  1. ↑ Introductory Record Sheets, pp 17
  2. ↑ XTRO: Corporations - page 5

Bibliography

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