Thunder Hawk
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| Thunder Hawk | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc. |
| Model | TDK-7X |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Norse Heavy XTI-4C |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy Type K |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,967 |
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Description
The Thunder Hawk was built by Norse-Storm BattleMechs near the end of the SLDF's drive to retake the Terran Hegemony. The Thunder Hawk epitomizes the doctorine of firepower over maneuverability with its heavy weapons arsenal and low top speed of 54.0 km/h. The Thunder Hawk is powered by a light weight Vlar 300 XL Engine that weighs half as much as a standard fusion engine and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavier then normal weapons payload. The Thunder Hawk is protected by nineteen and a half tons of armor giving it almost as much armor as the venerable Atlas BattleMech. Additionally because the Thunder Hawk has very little heat build up from its weapons it carries only ten heat sinks.
Armament
The Thunder Hawk is armed to engage an enemy at standoff ranges when facing any opposition. The weapons that enable the Thunder Hawk to achieve this are a trio of Norse-Storm Model 7D Gauss Rifles that when combined can destroy or at least disable most lighter 'Mechs in only a few short salvos. To defend itself if either an enemy closes to short ranges or if the Gauss Rifles run out of ammunition the Thunder Hawk has an impressive array of four Defiance B3M Medium Lasers.
Variants
- TDK-7KMA - The 7KMA is a major modification of the Thunder Hawk that allows the 'Mech to act as an artillery 'Mech and a bodyguard unit for artilery units at the same time. This is done by removing one of the Gauss Rifles and replacing it with an Arrow IV artilery missile launcher. This modification allows it to serve in the dual roles of bodyguard and artillery unit. Aditionally the 'Mech has had the heat sinks upgraded to double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,894
- TDK-7Y - A simple upgrade of the Thunder Hawk the 7Y removes the four Medium Lasers and replaces them with two Medium Pulse Lasers. This increases the accuracy of the close range firepower while sacrificing some of the sheer brute force that the 'Mech can use at short ranges. This helps when facing much lighter and more maneuverable enemies. BV (1.0) = 2,037