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* 1x [[LRM-10]] | * 1x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 904<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 904<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 180–181: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 211</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed in [[2667]], the '''Rhino''' was intended as a far more heavily armored version of the ubiquitous [[LRM Carrier]]. While carrying one less 20 tube launcher, the Rhino is covered in seventeen tons of Pantherskin VII armor, a whopping fifteen more than a Quik-based carrier can boast. However, as the crew members will readily and repeatedly attest, design considerations besides heavy armor and long-range firepower were clearly secondary. Crew comfort is nonexistent, and notably absent from the Rhino is a [[Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment]] system for the missile reloads, a significant drawback given that the vehicle is among the slowest military vehicles ever produced.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. | + | Designed in [[2667]], the '''Rhino''' was intended as a far more heavily armored version of the ubiquitous [[LRM Carrier]]. While carrying one less 20 tube launcher, the Rhino is covered in seventeen tons of Pantherskin VII armor, a whopping fifteen more than a Quik-based carrier can boast. However, as the crew members will readily and repeatedly attest, design considerations besides heavy armor and long-range firepower were clearly secondary. Crew comfort is nonexistent, and notably absent from the Rhino is a [[Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment]] system for the missile reloads, a significant drawback given that the vehicle is among the slowest military vehicles ever produced.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 116–117: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 220–221: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; Rhino Hagar : This was a custom variant developed by [[SLDF]] Sergeant Hagar Henrickson in [[2765]]. This then [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] refit rearranges the weapons configuration of the tank to allow for [[Dual Turrets (Vehicular)|dual turrets]]. Named the "Chuy" by Hagar, this Rhino's two medium lasers and two LRM-20 launchers are retained while dropping the fix-forward LRM-10 launcher. Pairing one launcher with one laser, pairing are placed in each of vehicle's two turrets. To improve the defense of the vehicle, Hagar increased armor protection to twenty tons of standard armor and added an [[anti-missile system]] in a second turret on the rear of the vehicle. SLDF force attempted to put the vehicle into production, but due to occupation of the [[Terran Hegemony]], it would be pushed into frontline service where it was destroyed by the conquering [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. BV (2.0) = 1,574<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 11 | + | *; Rhino Hagar : This was a custom variant developed by [[SLDF]] Sergeant Hagar Henrickson in [[2765]]. This then [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] refit rearranges the weapons configuration of the tank to allow for [[Dual Turrets (Vehicular)|dual turrets]]. Named the "Chuy" by Hagar, this Rhino's two medium lasers and two LRM-20 launchers are retained while dropping the fix-forward LRM-10 launcher. Pairing one launcher with one laser, pairing are placed in each of vehicle's two turrets. To improve the defense of the vehicle, Hagar increased armor protection to twenty tons of standard armor and added an [[anti-missile system]] in a second turret on the rear of the vehicle. SLDF force attempted to put the vehicle into production, but due to occupation of the [[Terran Hegemony]], it would be pushed into frontline service where it was destroyed by the conquering [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. BV (2.0) = 1,574<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 11, 24: Rhino Hagar</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 5 December 2023
- This article is about the fire support tank. For other uses, see Rhino.
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| Rhino | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Leopard Armor of Terra |
| Production Year | 2669[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 4,288,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80 |
| Armor | Pantherskin VII |
| Engine | Pitban 240 fusion engine |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 6 (by rules) |
| Communications System | Trannel GL5 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Trannel OT73L |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 904[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,463[3][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Designed in 2667, the Rhino was intended as a far more heavily armored version of the ubiquitous LRM Carrier. While carrying one less 20 tube launcher, the Rhino is covered in seventeen tons of Pantherskin VII armor, a whopping fifteen more than a Quik-based carrier can boast. However, as the crew members will readily and repeatedly attest, design considerations besides heavy armor and long-range firepower were clearly secondary. Crew comfort is nonexistent, and notably absent from the Rhino is a Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment system for the missile reloads, a significant drawback given that the vehicle is among the slowest military vehicles ever produced.[3][5][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed to anchor defensive lines, the Rhino mounts two Delta Dagger-20 LRM-20 launchers alongside a pair Starflash medium lasers in its turret, supported by a single Conan DT-10 LRM-10 mounted forward. The vehicle's total of four tons of LRM reloads (three for the LRM-20, and one for the LRM-10) compare favorably with the standard carrier, while the lasers allow it some defensive ability while retreating to rearm; however, the vehicle's extremely slow speed greatly hampers any retreat once engaged in battle.[3][5][6]
Variants[edit]
- Royal
- This 2708 version of the Rhino was used by the SLDF Royal units, taking advantage of the latest technology. By swapping out the standard engine for an XL model, several modifications to the armament were made. All the missile launchers were tied into Artemis IV fire control systems, and a Guardian ECM suite provided additional protection against electronic warfare. The medium lasers were traded out for pulse versions and, to provide extra defense, an anti-missile system was mounted to the turret.[7] BV (2.0)= 1,670[8][9]
- Rhino FST EC
- In the Golden Century Clan Coyote used several Rhinos to test new missile launcher technology. They retained the standard LRM-10, but the LRM-20s were swapped for Clan-spec equivalents. The Coyotes also replaced the medium lasers with Prototype ER medium lasers. Ammunition was finally protected by CASE, and these Rhinos could use a Bulldozer attachment to prepare firing positions. (Note: EC is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)[10] BV (2.0) = 1,679[11]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Rhino Hagar
- This was a custom variant developed by SLDF Sergeant Hagar Henrickson in 2765. This then experimental refit rearranges the weapons configuration of the tank to allow for dual turrets. Named the "Chuy" by Hagar, this Rhino's two medium lasers and two LRM-20 launchers are retained while dropping the fix-forward LRM-10 launcher. Pairing one launcher with one laser, pairing are placed in each of vehicle's two turrets. To improve the defense of the vehicle, Hagar increased armor protection to twenty tons of standard armor and added an anti-missile system in a second turret on the rear of the vehicle. SLDF force attempted to put the vehicle into production, but due to occupation of the Terran Hegemony, it would be pushed into frontline service where it was destroyed by the conquering Rim Worlds Republic. BV (2.0) = 1,574[17]
Gallery[edit]
Original Rhino from TRO:2750
Upgraded Rhino from TRO:3050 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Rhino (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 180–181: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 211
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 116–117: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 220–221: "Rhino Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 150
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 13
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 69
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 212
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Master Unit List: Rhino Fire Support Tank (MG)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 213
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 215
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, pp. 11, 24: Rhino Hagar
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: Golden Century